Our "Wellness Work-up"
What is our "wellness work-up" and general wellness approach?
Frustration with traditional medical care is at an all-time high. 5 minute visits, feelings that a doctor is not listening, a “pill for every ill” mentality without ever fully addressing the cause, and side effects that are often times worse than the problem. The public has come to the realization that no one is getting to or fixing the root cause of health and wellness issues anymore. Functional medicine and our nutritional program approach take a look at your entire health profile holistically and not simply as another diagnosis. Taking into account your current symptoms, previous diagnoses, and entire medical/social history.
We then treat the patient with wellness recommendations and treat the body as a whole while simultaneously addressing the specific health concerns of each patient. Completely free from the typical diagnosis/treatment paradigm. We don’t treat diseases in functional medicine. We treat people. Recommending dietary, lifestyle, exercise, sleep, and mindfulness changes to impact the individual as a whole and achieve total wellbeing.
How much will this cost?
The exact amount is variable because different people will request differing amounts of care. However, Dr. Carofilis and his team pride themselves on being cost-effective with his care. (Our simple 2-step program cost breakdown is attached at the bottom.).
What will you need for your visit?
Dr. Carofilis requires you have had a recent physical with blood work within the past 6 months for your first visit. Also have ready any health concerns you want addressed during your visit.
Lab Testing
This is one area where fees can quickly add up. However, we hope you will be relieved to hear that Dr. Carofilis and his team are able to obtain excellent results with minimal lab testing. We always accept previous or outside bloodwork if performed within the past 6 months. In all cases, he only requires basic “annual physical” lab results. Dr. Carofilis also suggests or requires minimal follow-up testing, if any.
How many office visits?
Dr. Carofilis and his team can usually make all recommendations within 1 week of the initial consultation. Follow-up visits are strictly up to the patient after the application of his recommendations and/or gathering of new blood work results.
Treatment
Review and discussion of all health concerns with evaluation of blood work, exercise, diet/nutrition, mindfulness/stress levels, and sleep.
Cost-Savings
Our care is consistently less expensive than the majority of functional medicine care. This is because he places special emphasis on reducing the hidden costs of lab testing, supplements, and ongoing treatment that are often found in other functional medicine environments.
Practical, scientifically-validated and cost-effective care.
Step 1
Initial Consult
$150- 30-45 min
Initial History and Exam Details
During your Initial History and Exam visit, the doctor will review:
- Your health and medical history
- Your diet and lifestyle
- Your sleep and exercise habits
- Your stress levels and mindfulness
- Function of the key body systems related to your ailment
- The history, onset and key characteristics of your health concerns
- The goal here is to really get to know you and what specific root cause is leading to your concerns and/or condition.
- Explain if any additional testing should be performed for true diagnosis and/or to help rule out suspected conditions.
- A personalized wellness lifestyle plan.
- Provide a prognosis & expected long-term outcome
Step 2
Ongoing Follow-Up Visits
$80- typically 20-30 min
During Follow-Up Visits the doctor will:
- Monitor your response to recommendations
- Discuss any new lab findings
- Adjust recommendations based upon laboratory findings and your level of response
- Work to improve your health as soon as possible
When do I start seeing changes?
Some patients begin to feel better within days to weeks, while for others it may take months. This is highly specific to the individual, and Dr. Carofilis and his team can provide you with a specific expected timeframe.
Call Us Today: (973) 747-6346
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