Dr. Lela Altman is an engaging national speaker and medical educator known for translating complex scientific concepts into practical, evidence-informed strategies that clinicians can immediately apply in practice. Her presentations combine the latest research with real-world clinical experience, offering attendees actionable insights for diagnosing and managing some of the most challenging and often overlooked chronic health conditions.

Drawing from years of experience in primary care, specialty integrative gastroenterology, academic medicine, and medical education, Dr. Altman presents on a wide range of topics, including mast cell disorders, integrative gastroenterology, SIBO, intestinal fungal overgrowth (IFO/SIFO), histamine intolerance, dysautonomia, and other complex chronic illnesses. Her lectures are designed for physicians, naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians and other healthcare professionals seeking practical, evidence-informed approaches to patient care.

Whether presenting keynote lectures, conference sessions, webinars, grand rounds, podcasts, or continuing medical education programs, Dr. Altman’s goal is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to improve outcomes for patients with complex, multisystem conditions.

Interested in Inviting Dr. Altman to Speak?

Dr. Altman is available for keynote presentations, conference lectures, webinars, grand rounds, podcasts, and continuing medical education programs. For speaking inquiries, please use the contact form or email integrativemedicaleducation@gmail.com

Professional Speaking Engagements/Lectures

  • Private Medical Lunch and Learn, Mast Cell Activation Disorders, May 2026

  • University of California Irvine Naturopathic Resident Meeting, Updates in SIBO, May 2026

  • 2026 Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference, Clinical Peals and Co-Morbidities in Mast Cell Disorders, May 2026

  • 2025 Institute for Natural Medicine Fall Symposium, Connection Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Intestinal fungal Overgrowth, July 2025

  • 2025 Naturopathic Medical Student Association Conference, Connection Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Intestinal fungal Overgrowth, October 2025

  • 2023 Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference, Case Discussion on Inflammatory Bowel Disease, October 2023

  • Grand Rounds Presentation for Private Medical on the Diagnosis and Treatment of SIBO, November 2022

  • 2022 Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference Case Discussion on Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth, October 2022

  • 2022 Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference-Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth, October 2022

  • Functional Forum Presentation on Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth, September 2022

  • NAPCP Case Discussion Presentation on Chronic Abdominal Pain, September 2022

  • Solving Chronic Abdominal pain to Virginia Mason-Franciscan Health Gastroenterology Department, August 2022

  • 2022 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention-Mast Cell Activation Disorders

  • 2022 Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians Practicum-Treatment of Mast Cell disorders

  • 2021 Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference-Mast Cell Activation Disorders

  • 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium-An overview of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth diagnosis  

  • 2020 Evidence-Based Approach for Practice Conference at Virginia Mason Medical Center-Natural Approaches to Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

  • 2019 SIBO Symposium-Elemental Diet Protocol

  • 2019 NUNM Gastroenterology Conference- Gastroparesis: An Integrative Approach

  • 2018 WANP Conference: The Elemental Diet for the Treatment of SIBO

  • 2018 Arizona Naturopathic Medicine Association Conference- The Elemental Diet to treat GI conditions

  • 2018 presentation on SIBO for the Naturopathic Medical Student Association

  • 2017 National college of Naturopathic Medicine SIBO Symposium-Elemental Diets for SIBO

  • 2017 SIBO Symposium Member of Expert panel

  • 2016 Naturopathic Association of Primary Care Physicians Conference Practicum-Small intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

  • 2014 Bastyr Center for Natural Health Faculty Meeting-Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetic Nephropathy

  • 2014 Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Grand Rounds at Bastyr Center for Natural Health-Updated Guidelines for Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Management.

  • 2014 Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Grand Rounds at Bastyr Center for Natural Health-Cardiovascular Nutrition Concepts & Practice.

  • 2013 Bastyr Center for Natural Health Faculty Meeting-Update on USPSTF Guidelines and Useful Tools.

  • 2012 Bastyr Center for Natural Health Faculty Meeting-Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A Review of the Literature

Podcasts and Interviews