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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are some frequently asked questions that I tend to receive. If you still have something you’d like to know, feel free to contact me for more details. 

HOW CAN I START WORKING WITH YOU?

Easy, just go to the Schedule page and pick a time. When you submit a request for an appointment I will need to approve it before it is confirmed for that time. I can typically confirm appointment requests within 24 hours.

I HAVE [INSERT RARE/DEGENERATIVE CHRONIC DISEASE HERE]. CAN YOU HELP?

With very rare exceptions, yes. And I don't even know what those exceptions would be, but maybe there are some that I would decide on a case-by-case basis.​

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There are 11 systems generally recognized in the body (circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, immune, etc.). Whatever the disease, one or probably several of these systems have gotten out of balance. Once disease is reduced to an imbalance in the underlying system(s), then the therapies to help restore the balance become clear. 

AS A PATIENT HOW DO I COMMUNICATE WITH YOU IF I HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

There is a messaging system built into the charting software I use, called ChARM. Patients can message me through that system. However, I have learned that it can be dangerous for patients to have unlimited access to their doctor.  There are some important caveats that every patient must agree to. 

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  • I will not/cannot do patient management over messaging. It is intended only for clarifications and quick - preferably yes/no - questions.

  • I limit messaging from any patient to 5 between visits. If you are needing more guidance than 5 messages can answer, schedule a consult.

  • I limit messages to 1000 words. If you have something going on more complex than 1000 words can describe, you need to set up a consultation.

  • I have time to check messages about once every 3 or 4 days. If you need an answer more urgently than that, set up a consultation.

  • If you are messaging about a new symptom, don't bother. Set up a consultation.

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I want patients to feel that they can reach me, but I can't spend my evenings and weekends answering messages.

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ARE YOUR SERVICES COVERED BY MY INSURANCE?

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No. Insurance is a no-win game. Insurance dictates how physicians provide service and they have crappy reimbursement for the work doctors do. For patients it is a classic example of "you can't live with it, and you can't live without it." I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for total or partial reimbursement as an "out-of-network provider." But my business is cash only. 

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY INITIAL CONSULTATION?

Once your appointment is confirmed you will receive an invitation to the patient portal. It will be sent to the email you provide when requesting the appointment. Once you have logged into the portal you will see a tab labeled "Documents." Use that to upload any labs or other documents you feel would be helpful for me to review prior to our appointment. Please do this at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled consultation. Also, note that uploaded documents do not automatically get "Shared" with me. Be sure to designate that I am your provider and you want to share the document with  me.

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You will also receive the Intake Form, which you can fill out online. It is extremely important that you fill this form out completely. I will read every word written there prior to our initial consultation. And again, please fill that out at least 4 days in advance of our scheduled consultation. 

ARE HORMONE TESTING, DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMS, OR RELATED HEALTH EVALUATIONS INCLUDED IN MY MONTHLY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM SUBSCRIPTION?

No, the subscription is specifically covering the ongoing monitoring and treatment related to your weight loss program utilizing peptides. Hormone testing and evaluation, for example, would be scheduled and charged separately. Similarly, a supervised detoxification program is often highly recommended for individuals who lose weight. Toxins and environmental toxicants are commonly fat-soluble and store in fat tissue, which are then released into circulation upon fat loss. But toxicity testing and/or the supervised cleanse/detox program is independent of the weight loss program and has to be scheduled and paid separately.

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If you would like to pursue these or other health evaluations and programs concurrently with the weight loss program, message me at any time and I can guide you on how to set that up.

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