Michael A. Judd
An innovative board certified Vascular Surgeon with over 30 years of service to residents of the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Judd has helped thousands of patients experience improved health and a better lifestyle. He retired from the active practice of vascular surgery in 2003, and now works with the doctors at the Northwest Heart and Lung Surgical Group assisting them with their peripheral vascular cases. He was also instrumental in forming the Center for Aortic Surgery at Deaconess Medical Center and serves as its director.

Dr. Judd became interested in long distance running in his 40's and in a seven year period competed in over 30 marathons from Honolulu to Boston. The many hours of training and inconsistent results at the finish line spawned an interest in exercise physiology. More specifically, energy production at the mitochondrial level and how mitochondrial function or dysfunction affects athletic performance was the focus of his studies.

A graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine Dr. Judd currently sees patients at The Metabolic Institute dealing with overtraining syndromes, chronic fatigue and other aspects of mitochondrial dysfunction. Through his interventions at the cellular level, his patients are able to regain a sense of wellness and renewed energy.

A physical fitness enthusiast himself, he still runs several days a week and plays a competitive game of racquetball. A long time avid golfer, he also enjoys skiing, hiking, gardening and cooking. He is a voluminous reader and can always tell you a great story.

Co-venturing with his wife Debbie, creating The Metabolic Institute represents the culmination of years of research and planning. Their mission is to provide you with a functional approach that enables you to achieve optimal health and performance.