Harvey Kryger

Harvey Kryger, formally known as Abraham Harvey Kryger, recently retired as the owner and Medical Director of the Monterey Preventive Medical Clinic in Monterey, California. His clinic was a leader in preventive healthcare, focusing on strategies to help patients maintain their health through diet, exercise, and hormone therapy. Since his retirement in 2023, he has remained active in the field, conducting research and offering guidance to his former patients.

Kryger’s professional credentials include an MD and a DMD, along with certification in family practice. He is also the founder of the Alternative Medicine Foundation, which reflects his dedication to exploring innovative methods in healthcare. He has become a respected preventive and integrative medicine figure throughout his fifty-year career.

His academic achievements began at the University of Manitoba in Canada, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1964. He completed his DMD in 1969 and his MD in 1973. Following his formal education, Kryger undertook further training at Stanford University’s Santa Clara Valley Medical Centre, focusing on surgery and burn care during his internship and fellowships.

In 1969, Kryger started his professional career in Vancouver, Canada, where he established a dental practice and provided essential dental care to Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba. His career expanded in 1975 when he joined the Los Angeles Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He was promoted to Medical Director there, oversaw emergency services, and played a key role in hospital operations.

From 1977 to 1980, Kryger worked at the Sonoma County Holistic Health Center in Monte Rio, CA, where he integrated holistic health practices with conventional medicine. His collaboration with other healthcare practitioners was a testament to his forward-thinking approach to patient care.

In 1990, Kryger began his tenure at the Monterey Preventive Medical Clinic, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and hormone balancing. Under his leadership, the clinic expanded its services to include complementary therapies such as massage, further enhancing its reputation for innovative healthcare.

Kryger is also a published author. His book Listen To Your Hormones was released in 2004. The book has been influential in hormonal health, advancing understanding and inspiring the development of innovative treatments.

Outside of his professional work, Kryger is passionate about art and farming. He enjoys painting, sculpting, and managing a farm where he raises animals and supports conservation efforts, particularly for Monarch butterflies.

In addition to his medical contributions, Harvey Kryger has devoted himself to philanthropy, supporting a local nursing home, and donating to various educational and healthcare initiatives. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to improving public health and helping his community, leaving a lasting impact on both his patients and the broader medical field.