FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Relief from Chronic Heart & Metabolic Conditions, Finally
There’s rarely just one cause. Your body needs an integrative, full-body, personalized plan to improve symptoms, prevent chronic heart & metabolic related disease (e.g. pre-diabetes, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol).
Telehealth functional medicine for patients in VA and FL. Based in Richmond, VA.
Results & Experience You Can TrustResults & Experience You Can Trust10 YEARS EXPERIENCE
As a primary care physician
BOARD CERTIFIED INTERNIST
The American Board of Internal Medicine
CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER
The Institute for Functional Medicine
CONTINUED TRAINING
In lifestyle medicine, hormones, precision cardiology, and more
Sound Familiar?You Want An Explanation, Not Just a Prescription
You know your health is more than any one symptom, lab result, or diagnosis. You may or may not know why your numbers are off. Either way, you want a doctor with time to work through it with you, and who's still there in 3 months when the labs come back, instead of sending you off for another year.
It feels like you're doing everything right, but the fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain haven't budged, and now your cholesterol or A1c is moving the wrong way too.
Appointments never leave enough time to get through your history, your medications, and everything you've already tried.
You've researched everything from medications to supplements to continuous glucose monitors, and have no way to tell what's worth trying.
You don't want the only option to be another medication, a recheck in a year, and starting over from scratch if the numbers haven't moved.
A statin was prescribed without anyone walking you through your actual numbers or your actual risk.
You paid for your own panel because nobody would order it, and now you're holding results nobody will interpret.
Want to talk first? Schedule a $50 Discovery Call
Meet Dr. Jennifer ChungI’m a Board-Certified Internist Specializing in INTEGRATIVE & Functional Medicine
After years of practicing primary care, I came up against the same challenge again and again: patients wanted a deeper understanding of their health, but the traditional healthcare model didn’t allow enough time to provide it. Routine visits cover a lot of information quickly, with few opportunities for meaningful follow up.
Improving chronic cardiometabolic conditions takes time and personalized care beyond just reviewing labs and adjusting medications.
By combining my experience in conventional medicine with training in functional medicine, I’ll help you understand the root cause of your health issues, then provide a personalized plan to live your healthiest life.
Your Path ForwardPersonalized Care, Without the Guesswork
STEP 1
Let’s Meet
Book an optional 15-minute Discovery Call to talk about your health concerns and see if functional and lifestyle medicine is the approach you’ve been missing.
→ The $50 discovery call fee will be applied to the 1st month of membership if you’d move forward.
STEP 2
Connect the Dots
During your 60-minute foundational assessment, we’ll review the medical and lifestyle factors impacting your health and contributing to your symptoms.
→ You’ll walk away with a personalized plan, some answers, and new therapies/treatments to explore.
STEP 3
SEE IMPROVEMENTS
You decide how you’ll put your plan into action. If you’d like 1:1 ongoing support and follow-up visits, we do that as well as regularly retest labs and adjust as needed.
→ Members of my practice tend to begin seeing improvements in 3 months.
My ServicesStart Where You Are
Whether you're starting with unexplained labs and want the full picture, already know what's going on and want ongoing support alongside your primary doctor, or just want the food part made simple, there's a place to start.
OPTION 1: ONE-TIME
FOUNDATIONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Perfect for you if you’d like to know what's actually driving your chronic health and metabolic numbers before deciding what to do about it.
→ Start here
OPTION 2: ONGOING
PERSONALIZED CARE MEMBERSHIP
Perfect for you if you’re looking for ongoing 1:1 guidance with nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic health (to complement work with your primary care doctor).
→ Requires a Foundational Assessment to begin
OPTION 3: WEEKLY
HEART & METABOLIC
MEAL PLANS
Perfect for you if you’d like a structured, evidence-based nutritional meal plan subscription specifically for heart & metabolic health issues.
→ Does not require a discovery call or Assessment to start. Learn more >
Want to talk first? Schedule a $50 Discovery Call
What We’re Working TowardGet Detailed Care, Improve Your Labs, and Feel Like Yourself Again
This isn’t a quick 30-day reset or 7-day fix because those rarely work for chronic conditions. You get a personalized assessment and plan to prevent or improve chronic disease over the long term. Many see progress after just a few months (~90 days) of following their treatment plan.
✓ Feel more energy and less fatigue, brain fog, digestive discomfort, or pain
✓ See improvements in blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and other biomarkers
✓ Get a clearer understanding of your health and how to protect it long term
ReviewsHOW I’VE HELPED PATIENTS JUST LIKE YOU
“SHE LISTENS”
“Dr. Chung has made such a positive impact on my life. She has brought very positive results in issues that I have long faced. She listens intently during appointments and responds timely to emails with questions. She is kind, caring, and comforting.”
Christina H.
“A MEDICAL UNICORN”
“Dr. Chung is a truly unique Internist. I refer to her as a Medical Unicorn; an MD who practices with a functional medicine philosophy. I feel so much better and I credit her as my partner in getting back to good health.”
Candi M.
“ROOT CAUSES, NOT BAND-AIDS”
“Dr. Chung looks for root causes instead of offering Rx band-aids, which means everything for wellness and longevity. Through her expertise, my health improved significantly and I learned how to care for my body for long-term vitality.”
Carey H.
Why Intervention (as Soon as Possible) MattersWhat You Do Today
(Not Waiting Another Year)
Impacts Your Future
Diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease develop and usually get worse over time. Addressing your risk factors as soon as you can now gives you more time to make meaningful changes and protect your long-term health and wellness.
Not Ready Yet? Not Ready Yet?Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The $50 Discovery Call is an optional opportunity for us to meet and for you to learn about the foundational assessment. If you’re ready to jump into the functional assessment, you can book it right away.
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No, you’ll 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.
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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’m unable to provide superbills for Medicare or Medicaid.
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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.
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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 isn't covered by insurance. You'll see the costs before anything gets ordered.
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I see patients who are located in Virginia and Florida through telehealth.
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I work primarily with patients who have chronic heart and metabolic issues, and I have expertise in treating a wide range of chronic conditions that can impact heart and metabolic health. Because these conditions are often interconnected, I take a comprehensive approach to understand the whole person and address the factors that may be affecting your overall health and well-being. Specific conditions include:
Heart and metabolic health
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
Sleep, stress, and lifestyle-related health concerns
Clarity Starts HereGet Down to the Root of Your Chronic Health Issues
Ready to finally feel confident in your treatment plan?
Want to talk first? Book a $50 Discovery Call >