The initial evaluation is designed to take a more complete and thoughtful look at your health, not just a quick review of symptoms. During this 45–60 minute visit, we’ll spend time talking through your health history, current concerns, and the progression of symptoms that have brought you to seek care. This is intentional—this type of care is individualized, and meaningful evaluation simply can’t be done in a rushed appointment.
We’ll look at patterns—how you’ve been feeling over time, what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and how different aspects of your health may be connected. This helps guide where we focus, whether that’s thyroid function, hormone balance, menopause-related changes, testosterone support, or other areas.
Based on that conversation, we’ll discuss which labs may be helpful to better understand what’s going on beneath the surface. Not everyone needs the same testing, so this is a collaborative decision tailored to your situation.
The goal of this visit is to build a clear understanding of your health and create a direction forward. Once labs are completed, we’ll meet again to review the results in detail and discuss a plan that is personalized to your needs.