Frequently Asked Questions:

• Do we take insurance? No. Dr. Matthew prefers to spend his time with patients, on diagnosing and treating them rather than dealing with insurance companies who do not have your best interest in mind and give limited time. However, you can submit the bill to your insurance carrier to ask to reimburse you directly. Many patients have their insurance company reimburse for an out-of-network visit. You can also use HSA funds.

• What about labs? We use both conventional lab testing and specialized functional medicine lab tests and have discounts in place for you to get conventional labs drawn at local lab companies. For specialized labs, we have chosen specific labs we trust and use ourselves. We do the best we can to avoid unnecessary testing, and that alone can save you thousands of dollars. You will always have the ability to accept or decline lab testing. Cost varies for each lab, so together we discuss options and your financial resources to determine which you decide to pursue. Many lab studies ARE COVERED by insurance. While labs can be extremely helpful in looking at your overall health and determining the source of your symptoms, Dr Matthew is adept at creating effective treatment plans without extensive testing when necessary.

• The cost. Consider the cost of not getting to the root cause of your problem. You may lose precious time suffering, spend countless dollars, time, etc…going to doctors, on emergency room visits, lost work time, getting expensive prescription medications that may not take care of your illness and cause further side effects and damage. All of this adds up over time and you continue to lose out on having the life you desire. Consider if you were able to come see us for a short period, and then go about your improved life with renewed vitality, no need for continued office or ER visits, enjoying the life you have with your family and friends rather than at doctor’s offices…what is that worth to you?

  • Contact me and discuss with me personally to see if you are a fit for NO Charge. Then, the first comprehensive visit (typically 1 hour with the doc) is only $295 and you determine whether you want to move forward.

• I spend a lot of time with my patients; more time thinking through your condition and coming up with an individualized treatment plan, and therefore we have limited number of available slots.

• What do I need to do prior to my appointment? You will need to fill out some questionnaires regarding your health history and submit them a few days prior to your appointment. Any old medical records, recent labs, etc… are also encouraged to be sent prior to the appointment so we can maximize your time.