What is the mission of your practice?
The mission of my practice is to serve as an available, trusted partner who will collaborate with you and with others involved in your care to address your healthcare needs in the best way for you.
What type of medical care do you specialize in?
I am an internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician for women in perimenopause and menopause. Internal medicine focuses on the achievement of health, prevention of illness, diagnosis and management of disease, coordination of care, and patient advisement regarding health decisions, balancing risks, benefits, preferences, and goals. Lifestyle medicine focuses on the evidence behind day to day behaviors to prevent and reverse chronic disease. I a certified expert in the management of perimenopause and menopause, which is a significant health transition. I am also an expert in the healthcare system, and understand the frustrations and thus the work-arounds. My practice specializes in the comprehensive whole-person care of women in midlife to optimize their quality of life. I do that by prioritizing the doctor-patient relationship and applying this unique combination of expertise to each woman’s care.
What are your fees?
The practice operates on a retainer basis of 10 hours of service at $600 hourly, which is $6,000.
A “retainer” means you reserve access to 10 hours of my time per year. Every 10 hours, you decide if my practice is the best option for you.
By the way, many women work with me for just 10 hours - to get what they’ve been missing. That’s fine! I want you to get what you need.
What does working with you look like in general?
We start by establishing a shared understanding of your comprehensive (whole-person) concerns, goals and priorities. We then move into an action plan to address the top priority issues. In a phase of working through issues, we are in touch as often as needed - for example, weekly for 6 weeks. Once we are in a period of stability, we move into a quarterly cadence, meeting quarterly to set a 1-month and 3-month action plans. A general example of using 10 hours over a year is 4-5 hours in the first quarter, followed by 1-2 hours in each of Q2, Q3, Q4.
Do you take health insurance?
No. That’s why I can deliver such great service! It’s simply not an option in the insurance system. Working for you is a game changer.
Can I use flex spending (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) to pay for your services?
Yes.
I have health insurance. Can I still use my insurance for labs, medications, specialists, etc?
Yes. I order medications, tests, and place specialist referrals on your behalf for items and services that are covered by your insurance plan.
How will you see my past medical records or my lab/test results?
I have electronic access to view medical records from the major health systems in Greater Boston. Not a problem.
Are you knowledgable about mid-life health and wellness?
Yes. I am a Certified Menopause Provider by the Menopause Society. I am board certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Just as importantly, I have personally applied all of these science-based principles to my own health and wellness and am in the best health of my life.
I have a PCP and I don’t want to leave that insurance-based practice. Can I still work with you?
Yes. I would be delighted to serve as a member of your healthcare team. I am available to help, listen, explain, clarify and contribute to your optimal health.
What healthcare system are you affiliated with?
I am delighted to practice as an independent physician. I work for my patients; not for health systems or insurance companies. With regard to referrals, I have a network of trusted colleagues across Greater Boston and will refer to them when you ask my recommendation. If you have insurance network requirements or existing specialists across any systems, I will coordinate and communicate with any specialists you have, across systems. I will be an active guiding presence if you are in the ED or hospital, wherever that may be. Having an independent doctor who helps you get what you need, defined by your needs and the specific circumstance is so far superior to anything you have experienced in your personal care - you will see the difference right away!
What are your credentials?
Stanford University, BA
Harvard Kennedy School of Government, MPP
Brown University School of Medicine, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Internal Medicine-Primary Care Residency Program
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified, The National Menopause Society
Board Certified, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
I am interested! What are the next steps?
Let’s meet! A meet and greet is our opportunity to ensure my practice is a good fit for you. Please click the button below to schedule!