Bay Area Functional Medicine

I came to Dr. Esquivel with a slew of symptoms that I had been tolerating for years. I knew something was off but traditional blood tests & doctors were telling me everything was fine. Dr. Esquivel was the first medical professional that actually heard me and provided more than a bandaid solution. He has a holistic way of reading test results that helps you identify the root causes of your issues. He has treatment plans that don't require a visit to the pharmacy. Since starting with Dr. Esquivel I have changed my lifestyle and am feeling so much better. I truly recommend him to anyone that isn't satisfied with their traditional health journey or not seeing results.

Dr. Esquivel is one of those rare physicians that takes the extra time for you, listens to your health concerns, and works with you on various paths to wellness. His functional medicine practices are more than just healthcare, it's "life care." I live in a different city, but with the tele-health, it's been easy to keep appointments over the phone or over zoom if necessary, have bloodwork done locally, then consult with him as needed.

I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia (CLL) in 2015. My oncologist said that the only thing I could do about it is "wait until I need chemotherapy". I told her, "I am not waiting. I want to know how to strengthen my immune system". The oncologist said that would not help.

I immediately contacted Dr. Esquivel and he took more blood tests than my medical doctors ever took to determine what supplements I needed. He tracked my progress and took followup blood tests. He is so good about explaining exactly what I need for my immune system.

The last ultrasound of my cancerous tumor showed that it has "shrunk" to less than half the size it was before I started the program with Dr. Esquivel. Thanks to his guidance and treatments, I do not need chemo, I am feeling great, and I am looking forward to a long and healthy life. I am so grateful for everything Dr. Esquivel has done for me.

I was initially skeptical of acupuncture but Dr. Esquivel has made me a believer I first came in for treatment while going through one of the most anxiety ridden times in my life. By my second treatment I was feeling completely renewed. Through further treatments, and the recommended supplements, my level of anxiety is very minimal and infrequent. What a huge recovery! Dr. Esquivel takes the time to talk you through any issues you are experiencing, to make sure the root of the problem is addressed, while providing a comforting environment.

I give Dr. Esquivel a spectacular rating! I recommend him to as many people as I can in the area, and I highly recommend San Jose Functional Medicine!