Lilian White, MD

My Practice Approach

I encourage healing and promote the relief of suffering so you are best poised to live with a sense of well-being.

I love getting to know my patients and their values, goals, and dreams so I can personalize their care more and more over time. My approach is holistic, making the best use of my conventional medical training, my interest in functional medicine and complementary approaches to care.

Family medicine and primary care lend themselves to building lasting relationships. I am an advocate for my patients and enjoy being able to coordinate so many aspects of their care. While certainly specialist care is needed at times, I love that as a family physician it’s part of my role to see the big picture and relate all of a patient’s conditions to one another and in the context of their life.

Being a physician is a joy and honor for me.

‍ ‍Areas of Interest

  • Functional and Integrative Medicine

  • Intellectual and developmental delay

  • Gut health

  • Student health

  • Care of children

  • Care of elderly

Education & Training:

  • Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)

  • Board-Certified Family Physician (ABFM)

  • Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency

    • Family Medicine Resident Award for Advocacy

    • Cleveland Clinic Intern of the Year, Nominee

  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dean’s Award

  • Heidelberg University, B. S. Chemistry, summa cum laude

Professional Affiliations:

  • Affiliate Medical Staff at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital

  • Affiliate Medical Staff at St. John’s Hospital of University Hospitals

  • American Academy of Family Physicians

  • Institute for Functional Medicine

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Leadership:

  • Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation - Board member 2022 - Present

  • Northeast Ohio Academy of Family Physicians - President, 2024 - Present

  • American Family Physician Journal - Contributing editor 2024 - Present

  • The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio - Board member 2023-2025

  • Cleveland Chapter of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Co-leader 2020-2022

Curriculum Vitae

  • White L. Updated Guidelines on the Management of Dyslipidemia. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. April 2026. 

    White L. Hormone Therapy in Menopause: Moving Beyond the Black Box Warning. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. March 2026. 

    White L. Hereditary Angioedema: Recognition and Treatment. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. March 2026. 

    White L. Exercise Prescriptions for Long COVID? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. February 2026. 

    White L. Vonoprazan for the Treatment of GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, and Eradication of H. pylori. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. February 2026. 

    White L. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Beyond Back to Sleep. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. January 2026. 

    White L. Understanding and Managing Frostbite. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. January 2026. 

    White L. Tinea Infections: Key Points for Practice. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. December 2025.

    White L. Top 10 AFP Community Blog Posts of 2025. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. December 2025. 

    White L. Intranasal Epinephrine for Treatment of Anaphylaxis. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. November 2025.

    White L. New AAFP Life and Disability Insurance Program for Third-Year Residents. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. November 2025. 

    White L. Testing for Primary Aldosteronism in Patients With Hypertension. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. October 2025. 

    White L. Phototherapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. October 2025.

    White L. Clinical Pearls for Prescribing Fiber and Fiber Supplements. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. September 2025.

    White L. Sublingual Immunotherapy for Environmental Allergies. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. September 2025.

    White L. Screen Time in Children: Quality over Quantity. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. September 2025.

    White L. Is Body Mass Index on Its Way Out? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. September 2025.

    White L. Laceration Repair Best Practices. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. July 2025.

    White L. Pertussis: Recognizing and Treating a Resurging Respiratory Infection. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. July 2025.

    White L. Antiplatelet Drugs: Weighing Risks and Benefits. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. July 2025.

    White L. Summer Bites: Evaluation and Management of Common Bug Bites. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. June 2025.

    White L. Introducing the AFP 2025-2026 Jay Siwek Medical Editing Fellow: Dr. Michael C. Harding. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. June 2025.

    White L. Sun Exposure: The Good, the Bad, and the Wrinkles. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. May 2025.

    White L. Imaging and Radiation: Helping Patients Make Informed Decisions. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. May 2025.

    White L. Evidence-Informed Tips for Supporting Breastfeeding. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. April 2025.

    White L. Are the Advantages of Urine PCR Testing Worth the Higher Costs? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. April 2025.

    White L. Updates in the Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. April 2025.

    White L. A Sound Approach: Diagnostic Imaging for Pulsatile Tinnitus. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. March 2025.

    White L. PREVENT Risk Calculator for Cardiovascular Disease. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. March 2025.

    White L. Diagnosing Acute Bacterial vs Viral Rhinosinusitis. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. February 2025.

    White L. Elevated LFTs: To Repeat or Not to Repeat? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. February 2025.

    White L. Are Myocardial Infarctions Overdiagnosed? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. January 2025.

    White L. FDA Updates “Healthy” Label. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. January 2025.

    White L. Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Reemerges after the Pandemic. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. November 2024.

    White L. Management of POTS due to Long COVID. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. November 2024.

    White L. Managing Chronic Low Back Pain: What’s New? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. October 2024.

    White L. Carpal Tunnel: Injection May Decrease Need for Surgery. Am Fam Physician Community Blog. October 2024.

    White L. Potential Biomarker for the Diagnosis of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Am Fam Physician Community Blog. September 2024.

    White L. Bloating: Could It Be Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. September 2024.

    White L. Low-dose Naltrexone: A Future Gold Medalist? Am Fam Physician Community Blog. August 2024.

    White L. Improving Recognition of Postpartum Depression.Am Fam Physician Community Blog. June 2024.

    White L, The Next Generation of Natural Family Planning – American Family Physician Blog. June 2024.

    White L, Fragile X – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Hypothyroidism in Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Precocious Puberty – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Adoption – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, HIPAA in the Office – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Glaucoma – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Primary Hyperparathyroidism – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Acne Rosacea – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024.

    White L, Allergic Rhintis – Core Content Rev Fam Med. May 2024. 

    White L, TMJ Pain – Core Content Rev Fam Med. March 2024. 

    White L, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Core Content Rev Fam Med. March 2024. 

    White L, Dermoscopy – Core Content Rev Fam Med. March 2024. 

    White L, Obesity-Long Term Medication Management – Core Content Rev Fam Med. March 2024. 

    White L, Endometriosis – Core Content Rev Fam Med. March 2024. 

    White L, Febrile Seizures – Core Content Rev Fam Med. March 2024.White L, Anemia in Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Cytomegalovirus – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Hearing Loss – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, CoQ10 Supplementation – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Dyspareunia – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Cleft Palate – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Dancing Injuries – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, FMLA – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Death Certificates – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Celiac Disease in Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, C-Reactive Protein – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Cat Scratch Disease – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Cerebrall Palsy – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Acute Diarrhea Workup – Core Content Rev Fam Med. January 2024.

    White L, Choosing Family Medicine: What Was Your ‘Lightbulb Moment?’ - Fresh Perspectives blog. American Academy of Family Physicians. December 2023.White L, Atopic Dermatitis in Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Cannabidiol Indications – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Carcinoid Syndrome – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Bullying – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Benefits of Fish Oil – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Car Seat Safety – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Bells Palsy – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Bulemia Nervosa – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Antipsychotics: Adverse Effects – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, BRCA Testing – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.

    White L, Acute Back Pain in Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. November 2023.White L, Vitamin C – Core Content Rev Fam Med. September 2023.

    White L, Abnormal Growth in Infants and Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. September 2023.

    White L, Amblyopia – Core Content Rev Fam Med. September 2023.

    White L, Chronic Back Pain in Children – Core Content Rev Fam Med. September 2023.

    Dakkak M, Banerjee M, White L. Osteoporosis Treatment: Updated Guidelines From ACOG. American Family Physician. July 2023.

    White L. AFP Equips New Physician With Evidence-based Guidance - Fresh Perspectives, American Academy of Family Physicians News Blog. July 2023.

    White L, Arnold M, Osteoporosis Prevention, Screening and Diagnosis – ACOG Recommendations. American Family Physician. November 2022.

    White L, Neurofeedback: An Emerging Mental Health Therapy – American Family Physician Blog. December 2022.

    White L, The Spiritual Assessment. American Family Physician Podcast. Pending publication October 2022.

    White L, On Advocacy – Stethos. 2022.

    White L. I’m Here to Learn. Fam Med. 2022;54(9):736-737. https://doi.org/10.22454/FamMed.2022.801209.

    White L, Lin K, Back to School & Back to Sleep: Melatonin Supplementation in Children – American Family Physician Blog. August 2022

    White L, Lin K, Neurocognitive symptoms in patients with celiac disease and nonceliac gluten sensitivity – American Family Physician Blog. March 2022

    White L, Kauffman R, Atrial Fibrillation and Anticoagulation – Core Content Rev Fam Med. March 2022.

    White L, Kauffman R, Antidotes for Acetaminophen Overdose - Core Content Rev Fam Med. September, 2021.

    White L, Kauffman R, Heart Failure – 65 and 66. Core Content Rev Fam Med. July, 2021.

    White L, Kauffman R, Early Onset Preeclampsia – 15 and 16. Core Content Rev Fam Med. July, 2021.

    White L, Kauffman R, Acupuncture for Migraines – 11 and 12. Core Content Rev Fam Med. July, 2021.

    White L. Safety of Coronavirus Vaccines. Ohio Fam Physician. 2021; 73(1):26-27.

    White L, Kauffman R, Postoperative Fever – 21 and 22. Core Content Rev Fam Med. January, 2021.

    White L, Kauffman R, Abnormal PTT – 47. Core Content Rev Fam Med. November, 2020.

    White L, Kauffman R, Rodes MB. Direct Primary Care: A Growing Payment Model Fit for a Pandemic and Beyond. Ohio Fam Physician. 2020;72(3):20-21.

    White L, Kauffman R, Acute MI Algorithm - 51. Core Content Rev Fam Med. September, 2020.

    White L, Kauffman R, Anti-Epileptic Drugs in Pregnancy. Core Content Rev Fam Med. May, 2020.

    White L. An Open Letter to Graduating Medical Students. KevinMD.com, April 2020.

    White L. Where Are the Medical Students During the Pandemic? KevinMD.com, Doximity Op-Med, March, April 2020.

    White L. This I Believe: Our Patients are Among our Greatest Teachers. FMEC Annual Meeting Program, Family Medicine Education Consortium. November 2019. Lancaster, PA.

  • White, L. (February 2026). Starting a DPC Practice after Residency. Direct Primary Care Unsummit. Dublin, OH.


    White, L. (September 2025) Starting a DPC Practice after Residency. Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting. Cleveland, OH.


    White, L., Reph, A. (February 2025). Starting a DPC Practice after Residency. Direct Primary Care Unsummit. Dublin, OH.


    White, L. (February 2024). Starting from Scratch.Direct Primary Care Unsummit. Dublin, OH.

    White, L. (April 2023). Opening Circle: Seeing in the Dark. Humanistic Experience in Activism, Reflective Transformation and Integrative Medicine (HEART-IM), American Medical Student Association. Ben Lomand, CA.

    White, L. (February 2023). Starting from Scratch. Direct Primary Care Unsummit. Dublin, OH.

    White, L., Stange, K. (February 2023). Resident and Academic Opportunities. Direct Primary Care Unsummit. Dublin, OH

    Sexton, S., Sell, J, White, L. (September 2022). Getting Started in Medical Writing: Spotlight on Diversity and Equity. Family Medicine Education Consortium. Arlington, VA.

    White, L. (April 2022). Opening Circle: Seeing in the Dark. Humanistic Experience in Activism, Reflective Transformation and Integrative Medicine (HEART-IM), American Medical Student Association. Ben Lomand, CA.

    White, L., Tomazic, J., Tyler, C., Hanicak, J. (October 2021). Forming a Narrative Medicine Group in Residency. Family Medicine Education Consortium, Pittsburg, PA.

    Raj, K., White, L., Ford, A.. (September 2021). The Value and Impact of Osteopathic Recognition, AACOM/AIAMC Webinar.

    White, L. (April 2021). Enlighten: Seeing in the Dark. Humanistic Elective in Activism, Reflective Transformation, and Integrative Medicine (HEART-IM), American Medical Student Association. Virtual.

    White, L., Prabhu, M., Leeds, F.S.. (October 2020). Teaching Metacognitive Techniques to Improve Accuracy of Differential Diagnoses in Medical Students: What We Have Learned So Far. Family Medicine Education Consortium, Virtual Annual Conference.

    White, L. (June 2020). Direct Primary Care and Integrative Medicine. Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Cleveland, OH.

    White, L., Prabhu, M., Jones, A., Conway MD, K., Crawford MS PhD, T., Leeds MS MD, F.S.. (January 2020). Teaching Metacognitive Techniques to Improve Accuracy of Differential Diagnosis in Medical Students. Society for Teachers in Family Medicine, Portland, OR.

    White, L., Overturf, G., Jonas, A. Patrick, MD, ABFM; Hershberger, Paul, Ph.D. ABPP. (November 2019). Designing a Health Counseling Program for a Free Clinic: Our Successes and Failures. Family Medicine Education Consortium, Lancaster, PA.

    White, L., F. Stuart Leeds, M.D., MS. (April 2019). Differential Diagnosis: cognitive technique, intellectual exercise…or ethical mandate? Medical Student Research Symposium, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH.

    White, L., Godinez, L., A. Patrick Jonas, MD, ABFM; Hershberger, Paul, Ph.D. ABPP. (April 2019). Paths to Wellness: a medical and psychology student-led, health-oriented program for patients of a local free clinic. Medical Student Research Symposium, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH.

    White, L., Gilliam Ed.D./PC.;, K., Jonas MD, ABFM, A. P., Harrison, L. (April 2017, November 2017). Exploring Integrative Modalities with Interprofessional Education. International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, Baltimore, MD; Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC), Cleveland, OH.

  • Cleveland Magazine Best Doctors of 2025

    Cleveland Magazine Best Doctors of 2024

    Top 25 Under 35 Movers & Shakers in Northeast Ohio, March 2024

    Family Medicine Residency Award for Advocate, June 2023

    An Outstanding House Staff Preceptor of Year 3 Medical Students during Core Clerkships , June 2022

    Cleveland Clinic Intern of the Year, Nominee, June 2021

    Professionalism Award (aka “Rookie of the Year”), June 2021

    A Most Valuable Physician Club, Award Recipient, December 2020

    Dean’s Award, Boonshoft School of Medicine, May 2020

    John C. Gillen Family Medicine Clerkship Award, April 2020

    Kettering Geriatric Scholarship, April 2020

    Unsung Hero Award, November 2019

    This We Believe Award, FMEC, September 2019

    Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Student Scholar, September 2019

    OAFP National Conference Student Scholarship, July 2019

    Grand Lake Medical Student Scholarship, May 2019

    Gold Humanism Honor Society Chapter Boonshoft School of Medicine, Inductee, March 2019

    Wright Stuff Award, June 2018

    Ohio Federation Independent Colleges (OFIC) Battelle Scholarship July 2014, July 2015