Gordon Medical Associates

Gordon Medical Associates GMA is the Premier West Coast clinic for treating Lyme Disease, tick-borne, and environmentally acquired illnesses.

Our expert team offers advanced care for MCAS, mold illness, autoimmune disorders, & CFS, helping patients regain their health and vitality At Gordon Medical Associates, we have decades of professional training and expertise, and we also continue to teach, write, and perform ongoing research. Our patients come not only from the North Bay, and the greater San Francisco area, but the entire country,

and around the globe for individualized help with a wide range of problems, from chronic pain and hormone balancing to chronic fatigue and Lyme disease. We recognize you may feel your health concerns have been unheard in the past, but to us, your health presents real, complex, interrelated symptoms. Here you’ll find a wealth of information and resources to expand your understanding of how we assess and treat each individual patient, and the tools we use. A variety of medical papers authored by our clinicians provide comprehensive information for interested patients and professional colleagues. Find out more about us and our services: https://linktr.ee/gordonmedical

Wildfire smoke is no longer just a problem for those living near a fire.⁠⁠It is now the single largest source of air pol...
09/04/2026

Wildfire smoke is no longer just a problem for those living near a fire.⁠
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It is now the single largest source of air pollution on the planet, surpassing industrial activity as a contributor to particulate exposure. Its ultrafine particles are small enough to bypass the lungs’ natural filtering mechanisms, traveling through the bloodstream to reach the brain, heart, and liver, and even crossing into the placenta.⁠
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Dr. Nafysa Parpia and environmental medicine pioneer Dr. Lyn Patrick unpack why wildfire smoke may be a far more significant driver of chronic illness than many patients and practitioners realize — and what we need to understand about its effects on the body.⁠
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🎧 Comment WILDFIRE to listen to the full conversation on the Gordon Medical Forum Podcast.

06/30/2026

The immune system and the nervous system are in constant communication, and the vagus nerve is one of the primary pathways through which that conversation happens. In MCAS, when the immune system is locked in a state of chronic hyperactivation, the nervous system is pulled into that same dysregulated state.⁠
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This is why so many MCAS patients present with symptoms that look neurological. Heightened reactivity, sensory sensitivity, autonomic instability, and why addressing mast cell activation alone is rarely sufficient. A clinical approach to MCAS has to account for the nervous system as part of the same dysregulated terrain, not as a separate problem to be addressed later.⁠
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Follow and for more clinical insights on MCAS and complex chronic illness.

Bioregulators are small peptides being studied for their ability to influence gene expression, support immune balance, a...
06/29/2026

Bioregulators are small peptides being studied for their ability to influence gene expression, support immune balance, and improve communication between cells. Unlike standard peptides that act on cell surfaces, bioregulators can reach the nucleus and directly interact with DNA.⁠
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Research suggests they help normalize function rather than push systems in one direction, with studies showing an exceptional safety profile. Ongoing work continues to explore their role across immune, brain, pineal, vascular, and other systems in the context of complex illness.⁠
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06/26/2026

Mycotoxins do not circulate freely in the bloodstream. They bind to albumin and other proteins, which is precisely what makes them so difficult to clear through standard detox pathways.⁠
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Plasmapheresis works by removing the plasma itself, including the albumin-bound mycotoxins along with it. This makes it one of the most direct clinical approaches available for reducing mycotoxin burden in patients whose bodies have been unable to clear the load on their own or with simpler protocols. For patients with mold illness who have plateaued despite other interventions, the protein-binding mechanism is often a significant part of why.⁠
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Plasmapheresis, also known as Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE), is reshaping modern medicine by providing the body with...
06/25/2026

Plasmapheresis, also known as Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE), is reshaping modern medicine by providing the body with a cellular reset, removing harmful proteins and toxins that drive inflammation and accelerating repair at the most fundamental level.⁠
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At Gordon Medical, we integrate decades of proven hospital-based use into personalized care for chronic illness recovery and proactive wellness, combining medical expertise with therapeutic innovation.⁠
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As environmental exposures such as heavy metals continue to rise, plasmapheresis offers a powerful way to restore balance, reduce toxic burden, and renew vitality. TPE may also support the removal of microplastics.⁠
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Comment PS and we’ll send you more information on this therapy and how it supports whole-body healing.

06/24/2026

The relationship between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and intestinal permeability is not coincidental. Mast cells are densely concentrated in the gut lining, and when they are in a state of chronic activation, the integrity of that barrier is directly compromised.⁠
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Once the gut barrier is permeable, the inflammatory chemicals produced by overactivated mast cells have a much easier pathway into systemic circulation, driving immune reactivity well beyond the digestive tract. This is why patients with MCAS so frequently present with symptoms that span multiple systems, and why restoring gut barrier function is a non-negotiable part of addressing MCAS at a clinical level.⁠
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Mikayla’s experience with her doctor shouldn’t be rare, it should be the standard of patient care.⁠⁠Healing requires mor...
06/23/2026

Mikayla’s experience with her doctor shouldn’t be rare, it should be the standard of patient care.⁠
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Healing requires more than protocols. Your doctors should encourage you, show empathy, and treat you as a whole person. That’s exactly how our team at Gordon Medical approaches every patient, with curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to uncovering answers together.⁠
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Comment DISCOVERY to receive details on how to schedule a complimentary new patient call with our team.

06/22/2026

Unpredictable, rotating food reactions that shift week to week are not a digestive problem. They are an immune problem, and mold exposure is one of the most commonly overlooked drivers.⁠
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Mycotoxins alter histamine pathways, creating a state of mast cell dysregulation in which the threshold for reacting to foods drops and fluctuates unpredictably. A food that was tolerated last week becomes a trigger this week, and the pattern makes no logical sense from a standard allergy framework because it is not a standard allergy. It is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and the terrain driving it needs to be identified and addressed.⁠
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At Gordon Medical, we look at all the pieces of your health puzzle, not just your symptoms.⁠⁠Your journey begins with a ...
06/19/2026

At Gordon Medical, we look at all the pieces of your health puzzle, not just your symptoms.⁠
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Your journey begins with a complimentary Discovery Call, where our New Patient Coordinators guide you through what to expect, answer your questions, and help determine which practitioner may be the best fit for your needs.⁠
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This first step is designed to make sure you feel informed, supported, and ready to begin a partnership that focuses on your whole story.⁠
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Comment DISCOVERY to schedule your complimentary call today.

06/17/2026

Removing yourself from a mold environment is a critical first step, but for many patients it is not the end of the exposure. Mold can colonize internally, taking up residence in the sinuses, gut, ears, skin, and lungs, meaning the immune system continues to be provoked from within even after the external source is gone.⁠
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This is why some patients see only partial improvement after home remediation or relocation. The body is no longer being bombarded from outside, but internal colonization keeps the immune and inflammatory burden elevated. Addressing mold inside the body is a distinct and necessary phase of treatment that follows environmental removal.⁠
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361 Third Street, Suite J
San Rafael, CA
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