Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH: Integrative Medicine Physician in Johnson City, TN
Founder and Medical Director of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, offering physician-led, personalized integrative care in person in Johnson City and virtually where licensing rules allow.
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual experiences vary. Please consult your licensed healthcare provider before making medical decisions.
A Physician Who Listens and Looks Deeper
Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH, is the founder and Medical Director of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. With more than 40 years of clinical experience, fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Emory University, and NIH-funded research in leukemia and PCR diagnostics, Dr. Akoury brings academic and clinical expertise to every integrative wellness program at our center.
Supportive and adjunctive care alongside conventional medical treatment.
A published author and international speaker, she has presented at the New York Academy of Medicine, Oxford University, Cambridge's Churchill College, the Royal Society of Medicine, and the London Stock Exchange. Dr. Akoury personally oversees all clinical protocols, with the aim that every service is evidence-informed and transparent.
Dr. Akoury practices whole-person medicine, addressing body, mind, and spirit together. She integrates conventional understanding with functional, nutritional, hormonal, and preventive approaches, and focuses on warmth, genuine listening and care plans tailored to each individual.
She speaks English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and welcomes patients in person at her Johnson City, Tennessee office and, where licensing rules allow, through virtual consultations.
40+ Years of Clinical Experience
Fellowship at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Emory University, and NIH-funded leukemia research
Published Author & International Speaker
Has presented at Oxford, Cambridge, Royal Society of Medicine, and New York Academy of Medicine
4 Languages
Consults in English, Arabic, French & Spanish, in person and virtually
Looking Beyond Symptoms
Four decades looking beyond symptoms to explore underlying contributors to health
A Whole-Person Approach to Medicine
Listen First
Care begins with your full story, including concerns you may feel have not yet been fully heard. Dr. Akoury takes time to hear you completely before making any recommendations.
Possible Contributors
Rather than managing symptoms alone, Dr. Akoury explores possible contributors (hormonal, nutritional, inflammatory and environmental) to help shape a personalized plan.
Personalized Plans
Your care plan is built around your biology, history, and goals, not a generic protocol. Each plan is individualized to the person.
Clinical Areas of Expertise
Dr. Akoury's integrative expertise spans multiple connected areas of medicine.
Assessments may include evaluation of the following markers based on your individual clinical picture:
Assessments are for educational and wellness support purposes. Individual experiences vary.
Who Care With Dr. Akoury May Be Appropriate For
Care at AWAREmed is supportive and educational and works alongside your existing medical care. It may be appropriate for:
- Adults seeking a physician-led, personalized integrative evaluation alongside their current doctors
- People who want an educational, whole-person look at fatigue, hormonal, digestive or metabolic concerns
- Patients in cancer care looking for supportive, adjunctive services alongside their oncology team
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- A review of your health history and current care
- A discussion of your goals and concerns
- An individualized, educational plan you can discuss with your other doctors
Specialty Training, Credentials & Professional Education
Dr. Akoury trained in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Emory University and conducted NIH-funded research in leukemia, PCR diagnostics, and passive smoking carcinogenesis.
Board Certification & Clinical Training
- Pediatrics: Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology: formerly Board Certified
- Emergency Medicine: formerly Board Certified, with approximately 20 years of emergency room clinical experience
- Licensed physician in multiple U.S. states
Integrative Training & Affiliations
- Fellowship training in Integrative Oncology
- Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine (FAAFM), including Regenerative Medicine
- Diplomate, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
- American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM): Member/Graduate
- Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM); Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)
- Founder & President of the Integrative Advanced Medicine Institute (IAMI)
Author & Publications
Dr. Akoury has contributed to medical and wellness-related literature as part of her professional and educational work.
- Author or co-author of multiple medical research publications
- Author of books focused on gastrointestinal health, lifestyle, and wellness education
Some publications have achieved bestseller status within specific publishing platforms or categories. Bestseller recognition relates to publishing performance only and does not indicate medical effectiveness or clinical outcomes.
Speaking, Media & Recognition
Dr. Akoury has spoken at medical, educational, and wellness conferences and professional events, with a focus on medical education, integrative care concepts, and professional development.
Speaking
- Speaker at more than 20 conferences and educational programs
- Presentations delivered in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, with limited Greek and German
- South Africa: presented on integrative medicine and wellness education to an audience of approximately 4,000 entrepreneurs
- Peak performance training: spoke to 300 doctors about peak performance and training physicians in lifestyle medicine
- Fort Irwin, California: spoke with service members about stress and its potential effects on general health when unmanaged
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 Outstanding Speaker Award, presented by Clint Arthur at an event held at the CNN Center in Atlanta, for her work educating audiences about integrative and holistic approaches to healthcare
- Empowered Woman of the Year 2021, International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP)
- Honorary Black Horse Trooper, presented by Lieutenant Colonel Clarke after her presentation at Fort Irwin
These recognitions relate to public speaking and educational contributions, not patient outcomes or clinical results.
Media & Educational Outreach
- Radio 77 WABC with Clint Arthur: her personal path into medicine after losing her father to cancer
- Fox Midday News with Rachel Jordan: a discussion of chronic fatigue
- Conversations with public figures and fellow physicians at events including Carnegie Hall, the London Stock Exchange, and the Infinite Leaders Conference in Nashville
See Dr. Akoury in the media · Listen to Dr. Akoury's podcast interviews
Related reading: Testosterone use and misuse: an interview with Dr. Akoury and Living with chronic fatigue syndrome: a practical guide
Care in Your Language
Dr. Akoury consults in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, making integrative medicine accessible to patients from many backgrounds.
Take the First Step Toward Personalized Care
Begin your whole-person health journey with a personalized consultation with Dr. Akoury, in person or virtually.
Explore our integrative services or contact our care team with your questions.
Why Patients Choose AWAREmed in Johnson City, TN
Physician-Led Care
Every plan starts with an evaluation by Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH.
A Personalized Approach
Care is shaped around your health history, your goals and your daily life.
Works With Your Doctors
Integrative, supportive care alongside your primary and specialty physicians.
In Person or Virtual
Visits at our Johnson City office; consultations can also take place online where licensing rules allow.
Meet Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH
Founder and Medical Director of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.
Learn more about our integrative approachVisit Us in Johnson City, Tennessee
AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center1604 Lamons Lane, Suite 202
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 430-6170
We welcome patients from Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Greeneville and the surrounding Tri-Cities area, and we also offer virtual visits.