What happens at the end of a program of care?
Once your initial program is complete, we will re-evaluate your case and determine your best steps moving forward. If it is a fit, we may offer you our VIP maintenance program so that you can [...]
Does your office offer a-la-carte services?
We work with our clients within programs of care. We do not offer single appointments or a-la-carte appointments since that would go against the paradigm of functional medicine. If we are going [...]
Do you accept patients that live in other cities?
Yes, we can work with clients living in other cities since we are a virtual practice.
Do I still need a primary care physician?
Yes, we do not provide acute care services and we do not replace the services that your current medical team provides. We provide a stand-alone service.
Does the cost of the initial consult apply toward the cost of the program?
Yes, your first appointment is one of the appointments in our program. We apply your payment to the total cost of the program and therefore you are paying into the program when you schedule your [...]
Does your office offer single lab or a-la-carte testing?
We do not offer a-la-carte testing since this goes against the paradigm of functional medicine. If we are going to address the root cause of your health issues, we will need to take a more [...]
Is Dr. McAlvanah available for in-office consultations?
For those in the Atlanta area, Dr. McAlvanah is available at Wholistic Medicine Specialists of Atlanta (WMSOA). You are welcome to call Wholistic Medicine Specialists directly at 678.987.8451. [...]
Are there any family discounts?
There are no family discounts. In the case of couples, however, Dr. McAlvanah can offer a joint consultation up to 90 minutes to cover both people. For children of existing clients the initial [...]
What laboratories does Dr. McAlvanah use? Why?
Dr. McAlvanah has learned that the accuracy of your lab findings and the quality of the professionals performing the lab tests is the key to uncovering what’s going on with you. Quality is not [...]
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Depending on the time of year, we can usually schedule a new patient or lab results appointment within one to two weeks of the requested time. We encourage patients to book two weeks in advance.