
Dr. LaCava graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Massachusetts with a B.S. in Biology. He then went on to graduate from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Georgetown University. After his internship Dr. LaCava completed his residency at the Medical College of Ohio. He then practiced as an OB/GYN for 26 years in private practice. However his true passion has always been in Alternative medicine and following his long career in the traditional medical field, Dr. LaCava chose to pursue his dream and the AWC was born. Dr. LaCava continues to expand his expertise by regularly attending the nations top medical conferences and to date his extensive credentials include the following:
- Board certified OB/GYN
- Board eligible in Environmental Medicine
- Member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine
- Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life support
- Certified in Advanced Trauma Life support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- 26 years in private practice
- Currently practicing general integrative medicine in Elgin, Illinois
- Numerous honors include a personal commendation by the Governor of South Carolina