What conditions does Dr. Rose treat?

I treat all chronic conditions as well as working with you on disease prevention and health optimization. I do not treat urgent conditions such as cold/flu, urinary tract infection, or acute injuries. I do not perform annual exams, pap smears or Medicare Wellness exams. Acute issues and regular check ups should be managed by your primary care physician or urgent care.

What will happen during my visit?

During your first visit I will take a thorough history and review any outside records including labs and other test results that you have. Typically additional testing is recommended which is reviewed at a follow up visit. At that time we will formulate a treatment plan

Can Dr. Rose be my primary care provider?

I do not offer primary care and I require that you have a separate primary care provider for urgent issues and for wellness exams.

How does payment and insurance work?

One of the things I have learned in my 25 years of practice is that the medical system is set up for providers to see as many people as possible and to treat conditions with prescription medication. Functional medicine is aimed at getting to the root cause of your condition and helping you achieve true healing. The amount of time I spend with you in order to achieve this is much more than insurance can support. 

Because of this, I do not accept insurance at this time. Superbills are available for all services rendered and can be submitted to your insurance for reimbursement. I am considered an out-of-network provider so reimbursement will be at those rates.

How do you coordinate testing and laboratory services?

I rely on multiple laboratories for the best science has to offer for insight into your health. Your insurance determines what you pay out-of-pocket based on what the lab bills. I will do my best to make sure the labs are covered by insurance, but cannot guarantee coverage. If you have questions about costs of testing it is best to contact the laboratory directly. If they need more information, you may request they reach out to our clinic on your behalf.

What about supplements?

I do recommend supplements routinely as part of your treatment plan.  Supplements can be ordered through my dispensary on Fullscript but this is not required. If you choose to order outside of Fullscript, I can recommended supplement brands that have been vetted and are of good quality.