Susan Wilder, MD, FMCP-M, DABFM

Concierge Care Physician

As the “Medical Maverick” and founder of LifeScape, Dr. Susan Wilder leads with a rare blend of elite clinical precision and deep-seated empathy. Her journey from the front lines as a decorated Air Force Major to the faculty of the Mayo Clinic was ultimately shaped by her own struggle with the limitations of conventional medicine – a personal healing journey that fueled her passion for functional root-cause analysis and brain health. Dr. Wilder doesn’t just manage symptoms; she specializes in making chronic disease obsolete. Whether you are navigating complex mood disorders, cognitive challenges, or seeking peak performance, she offers a collaborative, science-backed partnership to help you reclaim your vitality.

About Dr. Susan S. Wilder

MD, FMCP-M, DABFM

Core Medical Education & Residency

  • Medical Degree (MD): The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
  • Bachelor of Arts: Biology and Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.
  • Specialty Training: Family Medicine at Joint Base Andrews (United States Air Force).

Board Certifications & Professional Designations

  • DABFM: Board-Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
  • FMCP-M: Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.
  • CAQ Sports Medicine: Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.

Advanced Fellowships & Specialized Training

  • Faculty Development Fellowship: Completed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • Clinical Genomics: Advanced training and former Director of Clinical Genomics Education at the Mayo Clinic.
  • Aerospace Medicine: Attended the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.
  • Military Service: Served as a commissioned Air Force officer (attaining the rank of Major).

Full-Spectrum Primary Care
Dr. Wilder manages health across the entire human lifespan, including:

  • Pediatric & Adolescent Care: Focused on early development and preventive wellness.
  • Well-Woman & Men’s Health: Comprehensive gender-specific screenings and preventive care.
  • Geriatrics: Managing the unique health challenges and longevity goals of older adults.
  • Concierge Medicine: Providing highly personalized, “patient-centered” care with a focus on deep clinician-patient collaboration.

Functional & Integrative Expertise

  • Root-Cause Resolution: Identifying and addressing the underlying biological causes of illness rather than merely suppressing symptoms.
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition: Utilizing food as medicine through customized nutritional interventions and counseling.
  • Lifestyle Medicine: Implementing transformative lifestyle “hacks” and behavioral changes to reverse or prevent chronic conditions.
  • Medication Reduction: Actively striving to reduce a patient’s reliance on prescription drugs through holistic and natural alternatives.

Specialized Clinical Domains

  • Clinical Genomics: Using advanced genetic testing to tailor medical treatments and preventive strategies to a patient’s unique DNA.
  • Hormone Management: Expertly balancing hormones to address conditions such as andropause, menopause, and thyroid imbalances.
  • Sports Medicine: Managing musculoskeletal health and performance-related injuries or optimization.
  • Brain & Mental Health: Integrating neurological health and motivation-based strategies (informed by her studies with experts like Dr. Daniel Amen and Tony Robbins).

Advanced Diagnostics & Testing
Dr. Wilder utilizes sophisticated diagnostic tools to create a baseline for health transformation:

  • Genomic & Epigenetic Testing: Assessing biological age and genetic predispositions.
    Advanced Nutritional Testing: Identifying specific micronutrient deficiencies and metabolic imbalances.
  • Preventive Screenings: Full-spectrum screenings including cardiovascular stress tests, cancer screenings, and metabolic evaluations.

Dr. Wilder is a renowned, national speaker, and media guest. Known for her forthright views on healthcare, she has been dubbed the “Medical Maverick” and is a regular guest on ABC15’s “Sonoran Living.” She has been a consultant to DreamWorks Television and a medical referral for several film and television productions, provides parenting advice on BabyFirstTV, is a member of Phoenix’s KPNX-TV Channel 12 “Health Team,” and is regularly sought out for her medical and healthcare policy opinions by national news outlets.

Dr. Wilder served as President of the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, National Medical Director for Concierge Choice Physicians, and a Board Member of the Arizona Foundation for Women. Concierge Medicine Today lists her as one of only 21 “Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine” nationally while the Consumers Research Council, The Center for the Study of Services, and Best Doctors lists Dr. Wilder among the nation’s top Family Physicians. She is a manifold recipient of Phoenix magazine’s “Top Doc,” 101 North magazine’s “People’s Choice,” Arizona Foothills Magazine’s “Best of our Valley,” and Ranking Arizona’s “Best Family Doctors” awards. Phoenix magazine describes Dr. Wilder as “the active leader in her specialty.”

Dr. Wilder has received Arizona Business Magazine’s “Healthcare Leadership Award” and is one of Phoenix Business Journal’s “Outstanding Women in Business,” Entreprenista’s “Phoenix Women Entrepreneurs You Should Know,” and MASK’s “Women of Influence.” She is a member of Conscious Connections’ “2% Club” and was a Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce ATHENA and eWomenNetwork’s national “Made it to a Million” finalist and named Phoenix/Scottsdale “Mom Entrepreneur of the Year.” Arizona Foothills Magazine has named Dr. Wilder the “Most Influential Woman in the Valley.”

Under Dr. Wilder’s leadership, LifeScape participated in the ATHENAPowerLink Program and was named one of only fifteen facilitated “Future of Family Medicine” sites nationally, a Health Clinic model practice, a Center for Health Design show site, and one of bizAZ magazine’s “Top 10 Up-and-Coming Women-Owned Businesses.” LifeScape is the only medical practice to ever receive the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award.

A partnership that looks past the “band-aid” and into the blueprint. We’re here to be your medical advocates and strategists – digging into the “why” of your health to help you reclaim a life where chronic disease is a thing of the past.

My time in the Air Force! Whether it’s stories from my deployment to Somalia or what it was like attending the School of Aerospace Medicine, my military service shaped my “leave no stone unturned” approach to medicine. You can also ask me about my favorite longevity ‘hacks’ or meditation techniques for high-stress days.

Practicing what I preach! Which usually means early morning meditation, exploring the latest research on clinical genomics, or enjoying a hike in the Arizona sunshine. If I’m not in the clinic, I’m likely to find inspiration in a Tony Robbins seminar or a Deepak Chopra retreat to bring the best of human motivation back to my patients.

Engage your Audience with one of Arizona’s Top Doctors

Dr. Wilder is a renowned, national speaker, published author, and media guest. Known for her insightful, forthright views on healthcare, she has been dubbed the “Medical Maverick” and is a regular guest on ABC15’s “Sonoran Living.” She has been a consultant to DreamWorks Television, provides parenting advice on BabyFirstTV, is a member of Phoenix’s KPNX-TV Channel 12 “Health Team,” and is regularly sought out for her opinions by national news outlets.

Dr. Wilder is Board certified in Family Medicine, has received advanced training in Functional Medicine, and earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. She completed a fellowship in Faculty Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served on the faculty of The Uniformed Services University, The George Washington University, and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. She currently teaches medical students from The University of Arizona and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences.

As a decorated military veteran and former Mayo Clinic Residency Director, she has been a prominent leader in our community for over 40 years, training the next generation of family physicians and founding LifeScape in 2003. She continues to innovate in healthcare by integrating functional and holistic approaches to patient care. Her dedication to advancing medical practice has made her a trailblazer in the field.

Our concierge medicine Scottsdale membership offers the personalized experience you want & the transformational care you deserve

★★★★★

“Dr. Susan Wilder and her team literally changed my life. They remain the driving force behind every choice I make today in terms of my health and well-being.”

– Kim C.

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