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Serving: Ardmore, Mainline, and Center City Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Villanova, Gladwyne, Narberth, Wynnewood, Bala Cynwyd, Paoli, Devon, Delaware Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Penn Valley, Radnor, Wayne, Lower Merion
Optimal Health Today Age Management
What is Age Management
 Age management is about a proactive approach to medicine, not a reactive one. It is "pro-aging"--- not anti-aging. Backed by medical literature, age management medicine bridges the gap between conventional "fix it when it's broken" approach to medicine and scientifically based intervention, offering proven protocols for optimal health.
At The Institiute for Advanced Skincare and Optimal Health, Co-founder Seema Patel MD, MPH offers leading edge strategies unique to the East coast. A proactive approach to medicine integrating diet, nutrition, exercise, mindfullness and hormone optimization. A collaborative approach that partners physician with a motivated patient who hopes to optimize their physical and mental performance for a sustained, high quality life.
Leading edge because as our healthcare landscape changes thru governmental cutbacks, the individual will be required to bear continually increasing levels of responsibility for healthcare costs.The Institute is the future of medicine. As the baby boomers retire, good health will determine the adequacy of our accumulated "nest egg". Chronic disease may mean financial disaster.
Pre Consultation Interview
The Initial Consultation and Evaluation is provided at no charge. It is done in person or by phone. During the session we will establishes your Anti Aging concerns, answer any questions, and makes certain there are no medical exclusions to hormone replacement treatment. This introductory meeting also provides us with some of the initial medical information needed to eventually design a personalized program and help achieve your Age Management goals and enhance the quality of your life.
KNOW YOUR HORMONE LEVELS!
Any HRT program starts with the basic knowledge of your bodies’ hormone levels and chemistry. The levels of important blood chemistries as well as hormone levels need to be obtained and monitored. Lab analysis is done using either blood, sputum and or urine. Labs are done in advance of the formal HRT evaluation and program recommendations.
Getting started is simple.
We first draw and analyze your blood to evaluate general health and disease risk indicators plus specific hormone levels. Next is the gathering of personal data including a detailed health survey and history, previous lab, review of a recent physical exam and when appropriate x-ray, studies. These data are gathered prior to the formal exam and consultation.
After the data are complete it is really time to get to work. You will be scheduled for your personal evaluation including a detailed review of the accumulated information and exam. This will be the time for a detailed discussion of your results and to answer any questions. Finally we will prepare a set of recommendations including the appropriate replacement of any diminished hormones which may include, Testosterone, Progesterone, Estrogen, Thyroid, Growth Hormone as well as the supporting nutritional supplements and vitamins needed for optimal body functions and health. These recommendations are designed to optimize your energy, stamina, sexual capacity, skin quality, memory, cognitive capacity, physique, bone strength and moods! This will take an additional 1-2 hours. Age Management Center Concierge Medical Service,
HRT Program Development, and Follow Up Care:
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROGRAM!
These medications REQUIRE FOLLOW UP CARE. In order for you to remain under our care you will need regular lab exams, occasional telephone consultations, regular review of lab levels and often adjustments to your medical treatments. It is expected that you will have need of personalized ongoing communication during your program and treatment. Also as new discoveries are made we want to pass these along to our clients. This is where the concept of Concierge Medical Service AND an Annual Professional Fee covering the total follow up cost of this program for 1 YEAR comes into play. This allows patients UNLIMITED ACCESS for scheduled follow up, exams, program discussions, email communication and management. In addition to unlimited access this yearly fee includes the initial screening interview and evaluation, exam, dietary review, pre treatment correspondences, determination of specific age management goals, meetings, interview, review of any recent exams, health history, risk factors and previous labs.
What is Concierge Medicine?
Concierge Medical Service is a new and exciting concept in the delivery of high end, personalized medical treatment and follow up access for patients desiring participation in a volume restricted highly individualized HRT practice. By limiting the number of clients, we are able to provide much greater attention to each clients needs.
Utilizing the increasingly popular Concierge Medical Service Model, Age Management Center is designed to provide quality and personalized Age Management related medical care delivered in a convenient, "tailored to the individual" fashion. We help establish an overall health plan that is reasonable and compatible with our clients varied lifestyles AND are accessible when questions arise.
We accomplish this by offering a wide range of Anti Aging recommendations to promote a livable, healthy lifestyle for our clients. Our job is to maintain wellness, quality of life, longevity and health. We are interested in the many factors that are important to accomplish this goal including exercise, diet, nutrition, recreation and leisure time, family dynamics, sexual health, skin care, mental health, and of course HORMONE OPTIMIZATION.
Features of the Age Management Center Concierge Medical Service include:
- Restricted Client Base; Physician's clients are restricted to 200 or fewer. Personalized Access: Client contacts physician directly to answer questions relating to the client's health, medical conditions, preventive activities and treatment options
- Attention to individual concerns: Physician will spend all the time necessary for the client to fully understand his/her medical care with increased opportunity to ask questions
- Yearly Health Updates: Yearly complete health assessment review and evaluation with ongoing follow-up and recommendations to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle that will fit with busy schedules
- Program Individualization: Small client base will allow the physician to tailor any medical care to the individual and his/her demanding schedule and lifestyle. Professional Health Care; Providers will consist of only licensed health care professionals.
Age Management Staff Assistance:
The Age Management Center Staff will help coordinate your pharmacy shipments and schedule your follow-up blood draws. Follow-up consultations will be scheduled to discuss the results of your lab work with your Age Management Center physician. The blood draw, labs, and medications are not include in the annual service fee.
Pharmacy – Monthly Cost
Your Age Management Center Physician will make program recommendations based on your comprehensive lab results, body fat, lean muscle, bone density, medical history, and your physical examination. Each recommendation will be prioritized based on your goals and your medical needs. You will decide whether to begin a comprehensive program or start a program addressing your highest priority. We only recommend specialized Pharmacies that specialize in the compounding of high quality bio identical medications of the highest quality. Most insurances will not cover the pharmacy medication charges.
Lab:
You will be required to have an extensive lab blood analysis prior to starting any HRT program to determine the specific medications and optimal dosages that will best serve your individual needs. You will then be required to have regular monitoring of several blood parameters during your course of treatment. Lab results and "normal ranges" can vary from one lab to another and we strongly encourage the consistent use of a quality laboratory. Unfortunately some insurance may not understand the need for frequent monitoring of certain results and may even challenge reoccurring lab requests. We have access to discounted lab prices and will offer those to our clients. Note: The need for FOLLOW UP LAB varies with individual programs and is billed separately at the time of collection.
Health Insurance
Our Center does not accept insurance. Upon request we can provide you with a medical bill and a copy of your clinical record. These documents may help if you wish to pursue reimbursement from your insurance company or document medical expenses for your tax preparation. Some patients may have success in obtaining at least partial reimbursement. We do not require or recommend asking for pre-approval.
HGH and Bio-Identical Hormones – Pharmacy Purchases Online – FDA Warning
Hundreds of drug-dispensing websites with a professional appearance, and the promise of deep discounts with a minimum of hassles, have been allowed to do business. It is very difficult for a consumer to determine which sites are legitimate ones, especially when it is very easy to set up a site. Recently, the FDA published a link titled Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online: Tips and Warnings For Consumers. The FDA recommends that you have a physical exam by a physician before any prescription is filled, and that you only buy pharmaceuticals from a pharmacy in good standing with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. If a physician determines you are deficient in Hormones including human growth hormone (hGH) and has prescribed human growth hormone (hGH) for you, we recommend use of reputable sources to assure you purchase real bioidentical hormones including human growth hormone (hGH) from a legitimate vendor.
Some information Provided by permission from the Cenegenics Medical Institute
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