Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
the BioTE Method
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If you have questions, need assistance, or wish to TRANSFER management of your BioTe therapy
from another facility to ours please contact our office staff.
What can BioTE therapy do for you??
New Patient Information Packets:
These packets contain information and consent forms. They are available for download or completion online, please select the method that is most convenient for you.
These packets contain information and consent forms. They are available for download or completion online, please select the method that is most convenient for you.
Age healthier and live happier
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Dr. Sachdev switched from her previous hormone replacement therapy to the BioTE method in September of 2016 at the age of 48 years. Within two weeks she experienced dramatic improvements in energy, focus, drive and motivation. Her sleep improved and joint pain disappeared.
She felt so much better that she joined a gym and hired a personal trainer. Her stamina, endurance and muscle tone improved, boosting her confidence. Within a few months she had lost 40 pounds and several inches off her waist. Her blood pressure and blood sugar improved dramatically allowing her to discontinue most of her prescription medications. After years of making no progress with expensive medication her prediabetes completely resolved.
Her libido also returned after years of dormancy, restoring her marriage. Within a few months of starting BioTE therapy she felt, looked and behaved 20 years younger. Dr. Sachdev feels that BioTE treatment gave her a new life, she recommends it to patients, friends and family. She considers BioTE hormone replacement the most significant thing she has ever done for her personal health and that of her patients.
She felt so much better that she joined a gym and hired a personal trainer. Her stamina, endurance and muscle tone improved, boosting her confidence. Within a few months she had lost 40 pounds and several inches off her waist. Her blood pressure and blood sugar improved dramatically allowing her to discontinue most of her prescription medications. After years of making no progress with expensive medication her prediabetes completely resolved.
Her libido also returned after years of dormancy, restoring her marriage. Within a few months of starting BioTE therapy she felt, looked and behaved 20 years younger. Dr. Sachdev feels that BioTE treatment gave her a new life, she recommends it to patients, friends and family. She considers BioTE hormone replacement the most significant thing she has ever done for her personal health and that of her patients.
**The photos on this page are Dr. Sachdev's unedited "selfies' taken before and 5 months after beginning BioTE therapy **
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Who may NOT be a good candidate for BioTE pellet therapy???
Please read the information outlined below BEFORE you consent to any lab work or schedule a consult with one of our providers.
1) RECENT CANCER DIAGNOSIS: Diagnosis of any form of cancer within the past 24 months may exclude a patient's eligibility to begin therapy. Patients must provide documentation that their cancer has been cured for 24 months or have a medical clearance letter from their oncologist stating they are safe to begin hormone replacement therapy.
2) RECENT CARDIOVASCULAR EVENT: Diagnosis of a heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism or other serious event such as cardiac or neurologic surgery within that past 24 months may exclude a patient's edibility to begin therapy.
3) PREGNANCY: Patients are not eligible for hormone replacement pellet therapy while they are pregnant.
4) BREASTFEEDING: Patients who are breastfeeding may not be eligible for therapy (this may be discussed with your BioTe provider).
5) ELEVATED PSA TEST RESULT: Patient's with a PSA (prostate specific antigen) result of 2.5 or greater must be evaluated by a urologist and receive a letter of medical clearance before they can begin hormone pellet therapy.
6) HISTORY OF RECENT SEIZURE: If you have an seizure disorder, epilepsy or have had a seizure within the past 24 months you may not be a candidate for hormone pellet therapy.
1) RECENT CANCER DIAGNOSIS: Diagnosis of any form of cancer within the past 24 months may exclude a patient's eligibility to begin therapy. Patients must provide documentation that their cancer has been cured for 24 months or have a medical clearance letter from their oncologist stating they are safe to begin hormone replacement therapy.
2) RECENT CARDIOVASCULAR EVENT: Diagnosis of a heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism or other serious event such as cardiac or neurologic surgery within that past 24 months may exclude a patient's edibility to begin therapy.
3) PREGNANCY: Patients are not eligible for hormone replacement pellet therapy while they are pregnant.
4) BREASTFEEDING: Patients who are breastfeeding may not be eligible for therapy (this may be discussed with your BioTe provider).
5) ELEVATED PSA TEST RESULT: Patient's with a PSA (prostate specific antigen) result of 2.5 or greater must be evaluated by a urologist and receive a letter of medical clearance before they can begin hormone pellet therapy.
6) HISTORY OF RECENT SEIZURE: If you have an seizure disorder, epilepsy or have had a seizure within the past 24 months you may not be a candidate for hormone pellet therapy.
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1) Schedule an appointment in our office to have your blood drawn for your pre-treatment lab work. Click the link below to schedule your BLOOD DRAW APPOINTMENT.
2) Our staff will schedule your for a CONSULTATION with one of our BioTE providers as soon as your blood has been drawn. During your consult appointment a provider will discuss your lab results, symptoms and medical history to determine whether BioTE hormone therapy is an appropriate option for you. Your consultation may take place in the office or via telephone, whichever is more convenient for you.
Please complete a BIOTE NEW PATIENT PACKET and submit it to our office BEFORE your consultation appointment, your provider needs this information to determine your eligibility for treatment. You may obtain a packet from our office or download and print the packet at home (download available below). You may also complete this packet online and submit it electronically if you prefer. (link available below).
What comes next? How to schedule your first pellet insertion:
If you are eligible for BioTE therapy and wish to proceed with treatment contact our office manager to discuss purchase of a BioTE start up package. Details regarding this package may be found in our BioTE information packets.
Your first pellet insertion appointment typically lasts one hour. Your BioTE provider will design a treatment protocol and discuss it with you before your pellets are inserted. The insertion procedure and aftercare instructions will also be discussed with you. The procedure itself typically takes only a few minutes. After your insertion you will be provided with written post care instructions and Dr. Sachdev's personal mobile number should any problems or concerns arise. You will also be provided with orders and instructions for your follow up lab work which should be performed 4-6 weeks after your procedure.
Schedule a follow up office visit 1-2 weeks after your post-insertion lab work to review your results and symptomatic response to treatment, during this visit any necessary adjustments may be made to your treatment protocol. Once your optimal dose of therapy has been determined you may begin scheduling your pellet insertion appointments online (maintenance visits). Women typically need their pellets replaced every 2-4 months, 3 months is average. Men typically need their pellets replaced every 4- 6 months, 6 months is average.
If you are eligible for BioTE therapy and wish to proceed with treatment contact our office manager to discuss purchase of a BioTE start up package. Details regarding this package may be found in our BioTE information packets.
Your first pellet insertion appointment typically lasts one hour. Your BioTE provider will design a treatment protocol and discuss it with you before your pellets are inserted. The insertion procedure and aftercare instructions will also be discussed with you. The procedure itself typically takes only a few minutes. After your insertion you will be provided with written post care instructions and Dr. Sachdev's personal mobile number should any problems or concerns arise. You will also be provided with orders and instructions for your follow up lab work which should be performed 4-6 weeks after your procedure.
Schedule a follow up office visit 1-2 weeks after your post-insertion lab work to review your results and symptomatic response to treatment, during this visit any necessary adjustments may be made to your treatment protocol. Once your optimal dose of therapy has been determined you may begin scheduling your pellet insertion appointments online (maintenance visits). Women typically need their pellets replaced every 2-4 months, 3 months is average. Men typically need their pellets replaced every 4- 6 months, 6 months is average.
How to maintain therapy:
Established BioTE patients may schedule appointments for pellet replacement directly via our website. Pellets are typically replaced or reinserted every 3 months for women and 6 months for men.
How much does BioTE treatment cost?
Hormone assessment and consultation - $325
This includes comprehensive lab work, symptom assessment, an appointment with one of our certified BioTE providers and a book written by the founder of BioTE, Dr. Gary Donovitz. The cost for evaluation is the same for male or female patients
New patient startup package (FEMALE patient)- $695
This includes an office visit to discuss your treatment plan, first pellet insertion, follow up lab work 4-6 weeks after insertion, follow up office visit to assess your response to treatment, booster pellets (if needed), and 3 month's worth of DIM supplement. Treatment packages are not available for purchase online, please contact our office staff for assistance.
New patient startup package (MALE patient)- $1099
This includes an office visit to discuss your treatment plan, first pellet insertion, follow up lab work 4-6 weeks after insertion, follow up office visit to assess your response to treatment, booster pellets (if needed), and 6 month's worth of DIM supplement.
Treatment packages are not available for purchase online, please contact our office staff for assistance.
Female Maintenance Therapy- $350 per insertion
After your startup package which covers the cost of your first 3 months of treatment has expired you will pay $350 whenever you need your hormone pellets replaced. Pellet insertion is typically required every 2-4 months, 3 months is average. Lab work and supplements are NOT included in the cost of pellet insertion for maintenance therapy.
Male Maintenance Therapy- $750 per insertion
After your startup package which covers the cost of your first 6 months of treatment has expired you will pay $750 whenever you need your hormone pellets replaced. Pellet insertion is typically required every 4-6 months, 6 months is most typical. Lab work and supplements are NOT included in the cost of pellet insertion for maintenance therapy.
To transfer management of BioTE therapy to our facility from another facility.
Please download and complete our New Patient Packet then contact our staff for further instructions. You do NOT need to schedule the initial hormone consultation ($325) if you are already on treatment elsewhere. You may be due for follow up or annual lab work but this will be discussed with your provider.
Pellet insertion site aftercare instructions:
