Todd A. Smith, NMD, FABNE

board certified naturopathic endocrinologist

Hi, I'm Dr. Smith, co-founder of T2 Health. I'm a Arizona licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology with over 14 years of clinical experience. I specialize in Integrative Men's Health, with a clinical focus on low testosterone (Low-T) and erectile dysfunction (ED).

My Treatment Philosophy

I don't believe it's simply about relying on a handful of medications, prescription or natural, to keep your symptoms at bay or change a lab value. I believe it’s about working with you to identify and address the root causes of your conditions; it’s about addressing the whole you; it’s about diet and lifestyle being the foundation of healing and life-long health and well-being. I use diet and lifestyle in combination with nutritional supplementation and natural medicines first, and when necessary, prescription medications and medical procedures.

An Interesting Dr. Todd Tidbit

I believe the penis can be a great barometer for a man's overall health. Health issues that can affect your man parts first range from diabetes to heart disease to cancer. For example, a heart attack or stroke can be caused by blocked blood vessels (atherosclerosis). As the penis has some of the smallest blood vessels in the body, it can be one of the earliest to be affected by atherosclerosis.

Education & Certifications

I attended medical school at Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona. In addition to my studies, I also served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for many faculty members (MDs and PhDs) and was actively involved in volunteering, medical missions, and student mentoring programs. I continued my passion and love for teaching, becoming an adjunct faculty member where I taught and supervised medical students. I also served as an adjunct faculty member at Allied Health Schools in the Valley, teaching anatomy, physiology, and basic pathology.

academic awards

Graduated first in my class receiving the “Highest Academic Achievement” award.
Received the “Outstanding Student Leadership Award” in recognition of my commitment to academic excellence, the school, the community, and the advancement of the profession.

board certification

Board Certifed Naturopathic Endocrinologist

Conditions & Treatments

CORE SERVICES

Low-T

Male Hormone Management
Integrative Testosterone Optimization
Testosterone Integrative Therapies
Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Health

Erectile Dysfunction

Penile Diagnostic Ultrasound
Low Libido (Sex-Drive)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Regenerative Therapies for ED
Integrative Treatments

OTHER SERVICES

Aside from my core clinical focus of treating low testosterone (Low-T) and Erectile Dysfunction (ED), I also treat and manage other types of sexual dysfunction, prostate health and metabolic health (insulin resistance can be a major contributor to ED, male hormone imbalances, prostate health and overall men's health).

Sexual Dysfunction

Penile Diagnostic Ultrasound (PD)
Premature Ejaculation
Delayed Ejaculation
Peyronie's Disease (PD)
Regenerative Therapies for PD
Integrative Treatments

Prostate Health

Integrative Preventative Care
Increased PSA & Enlarged Prostate
Integrative Treatments

Metabolic Health

Insulin Resistance
Medical Weight-Loss

Dr. Todd FAQ's

What is an Endocrinologist?

Before we delve into “What is an Endocrinologist, let’s have a basic discussion about endocrinology, the endocrine system, and hormones.

What is Endocrinology
Endocrinology
As defined by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, endocrinology is a study of and branch of medicine that deals with the endocrine system – the system that controls the hormones in your body and the glands that produce them.

Endocrine System
The endocrine system consists of a network of organs known as glands. These glands, which are located throughout the body, produce and secrete different types of hormones (“chemical messengers”) directly into the bloodstream. The endocrine system regulates the body’s functions, such as metabolism (i.e. glucose, lipids), mood, growth & development, reproduction, sexual function and fertility, and more.

Hormones
At any given time, up to 50+ hormones circulate in our blood. Hormones are chemical substances that regulate and coordinate various functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs and tissues. These signals tell your organs and tissues what to do and when to do it.

Sometimes glands produce too much or too little of a hormone, causing a hormone imbalance that can lead to symptoms and health problems. There are many factors that can cause hormone imbalances, such as medications, stress, cancer, nutritional deficiencies, illness and more.

What is an Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
An Endocrinologist is a physician with additional training and experience in endocrinology and has passed an endocrinology board exam to become board-certified as an Endocrinologist.
They specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to hormones and the endocrine system. Some common conditions that Endocrinologists diagnose, treat, manage:

Diabetes (one of the most common metabolic conditions)
Metabolic Conditions (i.e. Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Lipid abnormalities, NAFLD)
Thyroid Conditions
Adrenal Conditions
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Sexual Function
Reproduction & Fertility Conditions

Naturopathic Endocrinologist
Naturopathic Endocrinologists are Fellows of the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) and have passed the Naturopathic Endocrinology Board exam. As of May 2023, there are only 20 Naturopathic Medical Doctors board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology. Those who earn this designation have extensive experience and postgraduate education in conventional and naturopathic medicine specific to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of endocrine conditions.

Naturopathic Endocrinologists are sometimes referred to as "Integrative Endocrinologists".

Are you a Urologist?

No, I am a Board-Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist. However, I have a secondary focus and passion for male Urology. Urology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract, adrenal glands and male reproductive organs.

Many medical specialties overlap in terms of the "areas" of the body and conditions they diagnose treat, and manage. Endocrinology is no different.

Urology is a specialty that overlaps with Endocrinology in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of several conditions (i.e. low testosterone, low libido, sexual dysfunction, infertility...).

In these cases, the condition may be diagnosed, treated, and managed by an Endocrinologist or Urologist, or sometimes in collaboration.

What is Andropause or "Manopause"?

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