Our Story

Juan Bedoya is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and co-founder of The Lotus Medical. With over a decade of experience in emergency medicine, followed by several years in urgent care and primary care, he developed a comprehensive clinical foundation spanning acute care, chronic disease management, and prevention. This experience sharpened his clinical judgment while highlighting the limitations of a reactive, volume-driven healthcare system. He co-founded The Lotus Medical to bridge evidence-based primary care with personalized, optimization-focused medicine. His approach integrates advanced diagnostics, comprehensive lab analysis, hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, peptide therapies, and InBody body composition testing to objectively track progress. Care plans are individualized, data-driven, and designed around prevention, early intervention, and long-term sustainable outcomes.
His goal is simple: to help patients move beyond symptom management and achieve measurable, optimized health.

Paulina Dubov is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and co-founder of The Lotus Medical. With a clinical foundation rooted in emergency medicine, she developed a strong background in acute care while recognizing the limitations of a reactive healthcare system. Her experience on the front lines shaped her commitment to a proactive, patient-centered approach focused on prevention, early intervention, and long-term health optimization. Paulina specializes in men’s and women’s health, with a focus on hormone optimization and thyroid health. She utilizes comprehensive lab analysis and personalized treatment plans to help patients restore balance, improve energy, support metabolism, and enhance overall well-being. She is passionate about helping patients move beyond symptom management and achieve measurable, lasting results in their health and longevity.

With a background in paramedicine and public safety, Rich Castleberry brings a performance-driven perspective to health and wellness. A long-time HRT patient of over 15 years, he became a patient of Lotus Medical before stepping into his current role. Inspired by the level of care and expertise at Lotus, Rich now leads strategic growth and partnerships, focused on expanding access to truly personalized medicine.

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Dr. Paul Sarmiento is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with expertise in complex disease management and comprehensive patient care. He focuses on delivering personalized, high-quality care that supports long-term health and optimal outcomes.