functional medicine

There is tremendous variation in quality and value in supplements and vitamins. We carefully research brands, ingredients and interactions to help you navigate this as safely and well informed as possible.  We use Fullscripts online inventory for supplements as a convenience,  passing on a 15%  practitioner discount to patients of WHIM.  

I advise against buying supplements from Amazon or big warehouse chains where the quality is not well regulated and counterfeits may be sold. 

• 1. Do you take insurance? No, Appointments generate a "Super-bill" that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.  You may wish to check with your insurance company ahead of time to see how they handle bills from "out of network providers".
• 2. Should I carry insurance? Yes, It is recommended to carry insurance for emergencies, referrals, labs, vaccines and radiology.  If you are paying out of pocket for these services, I will be sure to help navigate the best local value for you. Some people find great savings in pairing a high deductible emergency plan with a DPC for everyday care.
• 3. How do you manage labs?  I generally use Lab Corp but can work with any lab including Quest or your local hospital based lab. 
• Functional labs include Genova specialty testing,  DUTCH hormone testing, Vibrant Labs and a variety of other labs.  Some specialty testing requires out of pocket payments.  We will provide information upon request. 
• 4. Can you prescribe medications? Yes, I can prescribe medications for you regardless of your insurance. If insurance does not cover specific medications or if you do not have prescription coverage, then we can look into options for coupons or for discount pharmacies. 
• 5. Can you make referrals? Yes, We are well connected in the Central New York area and can help you navigate the health community and find specialists that are "a good fit" for you.
• 6. Do you prefer milk or dark chocolate? Yes,  I think of milk chocolate as candy and dark chocolate as more like the elixir of the gods, but welcome either.
• 9. How do home visits work? Yes, If a home, school, playground visit is indicated, I am available for an additional cost.
• 10.Do you have a physical location? Yes, I am located at 600 East Genesee St, Suite #114, Syracuse, NY. I also have a robust suite of telemedicine options which are a convenient way receive care. 
• 11. Are you a cat person or a dog person? Cat, dog and horse person.  I am generally an animal person. 
• 12. Do you take care of children?  Yes, I love caring for kids and families.  I am not able to stock and dispense vaccinations but can help arrange vaccines through the pharmacies or other local clinics.