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Please read this page in full before scheduling on the calendar below.
A non-patient phone consultation is educational and informational only. It is not a medical evaluation, and it does not create a doctor-patient relationship. I cannot diagnose or treat any condition, or prescribe medication or supplements, based on this call itself. Diagnosis and treatment can only happen after a complete history and examination, done via telehealth (by video) as part of a formal patient evaluation. If you are considering treatment with me, this consultation is the first step — I don't schedule a full evaluation without this non-patient consultation first. It gives us both a chance to see if this is a good fit, and it lets me begin providing general education and gathering relevant background before a formal evaluation.
What this consultation can offer is my time and general clinical experience: a conversation where I share how I think about root-cause approaches to psychiatric and biochemical symptoms, and point you toward questions or types of labs worth considering and discussing with your own doctor or a specialist in your area. Nothing shared in this conversation is a personal medical opinion about your (or your child's) diagnosis or care — always discuss what we cover with your treating doctor.
I am able to offer this kind of educational consultation to anyone, in any state or country. Formal treatment (a full evaluation and ongoing care) is only available to those who live in, or can travel to, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, or Florida, where I'm licensed.
Who tends to find this helpful
People who want general education about how their (or their child's) labs, symptoms, and timeline might relate to root-cause approaches, and who understand this is a conversation, not an individualized clinical opinion.
People who've tried conventional psychiatric care or functional medicine and felt like something was still being missed, and want to talk through what other avenues might be worth exploring with their treatment team or other providers.
People who want to understand what kinds of labs exist and might be worth considering, since these consultations don't include ordering labs, prescribing, or a treatment plan.
People considering a full treatment evaluation who live in — or can travel to — Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, or Florida for telehealth appointments. I'm not currently scheduling evaluations without a prior consultation first.
Regarding medication: I'm a licensed physician and not opposed to psychiatric medication, but it isn't the focus of my practice or continuing education, so I don't prescribe psychiatric medications. When indicated, I do prescribe compounded nutrient therapy and other medications — for things like mast cell stabilization, mold toxicity, or candida — for established patients as part of ongoing care.
Once you've scheduled, I'll invite you to share background you think would be helpful for our conversation — things like your goals, a short timeline, current medications and supplements, and any labs you'd like to talk through. This is entirely optional. Anything you send is used only to make our conversation more useful to you; it isn't part of a chart or medical record, and while I will review the information, I'm not reviewing it as your treating physician.
Consultations on behalf of your child: Your child doesn't need to be on the call unless you'd like them there. If a treatment evaluation is scheduled afterward, they would need to be present for part of that appointment, by video.
Fees (billed by time, for the consultation itself — not for a medical service, and thus not eligible for insurance reimbursement)
30 minutes — $250
45 minutes — $375
60 minutes — $500
75 minutes — $625
Medical Disclaimer Please read carefully. By scheduling, you're confirming you understand and agree to the following: This phone consultation is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship, and I cannot diagnose or treat you (or your child) based on it. Medico-legally, I cannot diagnose or treat anyone without a face-to-face meeting — by video or in person — that includes a complete history and examination. I cannot prescribe medications or supplements unless you are an established patient.
Many of the conditions and symptoms my patients deal with are approached in ways that are still debated within conventional medicine. What I share reflects my own clinical experience and current understanding, nothing more. I may point out areas that seem worth exploring further based on what you tell me, but I am not offering a diagnosis, and I can't promise the conversation will be directly helpful to your specific situation, since my knowledge of it will be limited to what's shared in a single call. Always talk with your own physician before making treatment decisions.