What To Expect
Initial consultation appointments are 40 minutes long and include a thorough review of past medical history, medications, family history, lifestyle choices, diet, nutritional supplements and present symptoms. Previous lab work and hormone levels will be reviewed if available. A comprehensive diagnostic work up will be ordered and may include blood tests, saliva tests and hair or urine testing.
The initial consultation fee is $325, due at the time of service. Although we do not bill insurance companies, we do provide an itemized receipt which can then be submitted by the patient. Many insurances pay a significant portion of the office visit fee.
Insurance also covers most blood work ordered but saliva testing is often considered an “out-of-network” lab expense, and patients may have to meet a deductible before these expenses are covered. Initial saliva testing cost is between $95—$347. Additional saliva testing will be required throughout the course of treatment.
Saliva testing can be done at home over a 3 to 6 day period, and results are available within 3-4 weeks. Existing hormone medications do not need to be discontinued before the initial appointment.
A follow up appointment is scheduled 1-2 months after the initial visit to review test results and institute a personalized treatment plan, which may include bioidentical hormone therapy, nutritional supplements, herbal therapies, diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. The cost for follow-up visits is $185.
Patients with complex symptoms may require more regular visits and additional testing. Testing for essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamin levels, detoxification abilities, oxidative damage risk, and intestinal functioning may be ordered. The average number of visits in the first year is 3-4. After that 6—12 month follow ups visits are customary.
Specialists in anti-aging and functional medicine, we do not try to replace your primary care provider. Our goal is to work together with your family practice or internal medicine doctor to optimize your “healthspan”, longevity and vitality.
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