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We're proud to announce Natasha Lewry Beauvais, MD, MPH and Uday Jani, MD as the two newest members of our Physician Advisory Board. Established in 2016 to explore new technologies and services and develop best practices in concierge medicine, the Board has provided invaluable feedback on topics such as pharmacogenomics testing, telemedicine and… Read more

In the recently published book “The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind,” Dr. Barbara Lipska provides a clear-eyed and very moving account of her battle with multiple brain tumors. Making her story particularly powerful is the unique perspective she brings as director of the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD, specializing in the… Read more

Concierge Medicine Today features Specialdocs and Amanda Collins-Baine, MD’s personalized care medical practice, Darien Signature Health which “reflects the hallmarks of concierge, also known as membership, medicine, beginning with a smaller patient panel that enables Dr. Collins-Baine to offer longer, unhurried appointments, ensure personal… Read more

We are proud to welcome Alejandro Del Valle, D.O., Gary Merlino, D.O. and Stephanie C. Perez, D.O. to the Specialdocs family. The well-respected team of internal medicine practitioners at Primary Care Physicians Group in Miami Beach will change to PrivaMedis Concierge Medicine in April 2018.  Building on their long-standing reputation for… Read more

A condition that is thought to have tripled in prevalence over the last 50 years, impacting over 23 million people, could justifiably be seen as an epidemic, or at least, a growing health concern. Autoimmune diseases, though, are not often thought of in that way because they manifest as 80+ different illnesses that nevertheless share the same root… Read more

Plant-based eating proponents are growing at a rapid clip in the US, buoyed by ongoing reports that following the regimen faithfully can result in a multitude of health benefits, ranging from increased energy and elevated mood to lower risks of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The abundance of antioxidants in whole plant foods may… Read more

In just the past few years, there has been a significant shift in the practical uses of genetic testing, which examines changes, or variants, in your genes that may lead to illness or disease. Once considered more of an investment in the future and less applicable to individual patient care, opportunities to guide health and lifestyle decisions in… Read more

The year 2017, whether viewed through a professional or personal lens, has been a truly memorable one. As I look back on what we have accomplished this year, and the many opportunities created, I feel pride, gratitude and excitement. Without question, the highlight of the year has been working with our growing network of exceptional physicians –… Read more

Picturing a healthy meal has never been more accessible, thanks to the ubiquity of visual aids such as MyPlate, successor to the well-known Food Pyramid of the ‘90s. A quick scan of the plate’s quadrants enables users to see at a glance proportions of vegetables, proteins and other foods recommended for a nutritionally balanced day of eating… Read more

Calcium, so essential to strong bones and teeth, as well as nerve transmission, muscle contraction and blood clotting, can be in short supply as we age. Exactly how much is needed of this important mineral, and Vitamin D, its companion to ensure optimal absorption, has been the subject of intense scrutiny over several decades. However, a clear cut… Read more