Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
No, I do not accept insurance. Breaking out of an insurance-based care model allows me to provide personalized, tailored treatment without the rush of a traditional practice. My practice is membership based.
How much does a membership cost?
Membership is an investment in improving your short and long-term health. Please see the Investment tab for details.
Will you provide telehealth visits? Are telehealth visits limited to residents of certain states?
Yes, initial and follow up visits may be performed via telehealth. I am only licensed to practice in New Jersey, and regulations require telehealth patients to be physically located within New Jersey at the time of care.
Can I use my insurance for labs and prescriptions?
Yes.
What if I have Medicare or Medicaid?
Due to the cash-based nature of my practice, Federal and State regulations prohibit me from providing care to Medicare and Medicaid patients at this time.
Will my medications be expensive?
Generally no. Many of the treatment options I recommend come in a generic formulation.
Some medications are still on-brand and may be more costly. We can work on ways to save by using alternate pharmacies.
Do you recommend hormone pellets?
No. Hormone pellets are not FDA-regulated medications. Additionally, hormone pellets often contain high doses of hormones which can lead to significant side effects.
What about bioidentical hormones?
It’s important to remember that “bioidentical” is simply a marketing term. All of the FDA approved hormone therapies I prescribe are identical to the hormones your body produces.
Do you provide gynecologic or other primary care?
No. Magnolia Midlife is not a gynecology practice, and you are required to maintain care with a primary care physician or gynecologist.
Do you perform physical examinations?
Yes, I will perform a brief physical exam to rule out other causes of symptoms. If indicated an external pelvic exam will be performed.
Do you treat perimenopause?
A thousand times yes! Perimenopause is a time of significant symptomatology, and early treatment initiation can help prevent bone loss and reduce your long term risks of chronic diseases.