Question 1

Is the initial Discovery Call required?

Accepted Answer

No. The $50 Discovery Call is an optional opportunity for us to meet and for you to learn about the foundational assessment. If you are ready to jump into the functional assessment, you can book it right away.

Question 2

Will this replace my primary care doctor?

Accepted Answer

No, you will continue to see your existing care team. My services are meant to complement your relationship with your primary care physician by providing additional time for personalized guidance as well as recommendations across functional and lifestyle medicine.

Question 3

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

No, I do not bill insurance, and your self-payment is due at booking. However, I can provide superbills upon request that you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan. I am unable to provide superbills for Medicare or Medicaid.

Question 4

Can you order labs and prescribe medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a licensed physician, I can order laboratory testing and prescribe or adjust medication when needed. I also consider nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle approaches alongside those decisions.

Question 5

Which labs do you use, and what do they cost?

Accepted Answer

We use a variety of lab companies depending on your specific needs and insurance plan, including but not limited to Quest, Ulta Lab Tests, and Fullscript. Specialty testing like gut, hormone, and advanced metabolic panels is not covered by insurance. You will see the costs before anything gets ordered.

Question 6

Do you serve patients in my state?

Accepted Answer

I see patients who are located in Virginia and Florida through telehealth.

Question 7

What specific health concerns do you treat?

Accepted Answer

I work primarily with patients who have chronic heart and metabolic issues, including blood sugar, insulin resistance and diabetes; high blood pressure and cholesterol; fatty liver and other metabolic liver conditions; thyroid disorders; hormonal health; gut and digestive health; autoimmune and inflammatory conditions; chronic kidney disease; weight and nutrition; and sleep, stress and lifestyle-related health concerns. Because these conditions are often interconnected, I take a comprehensive approach to understand the whole person.