Question 1

How long will it take before I feel better?

Accepted Answer

Each patient is unique in their diagnosis, treatment plan, and genetic makeup. Although there is no guarantee when you will start to feel the positive effects of your treatment protocol, we generally see patients beginning to notice an improvement in symptoms by the fourth appointment.

Question 2

When should I cancel my appointment?

Accepted Answer

We request 48 business-hours (weekends do not count) notice for cancellations and reschedules, there is a $100.00 charge for not providing the 48 business-hours' notice.

Question 3

How come my doctor doesn't believe in the importance of thyroid testing?

Accepted Answer

A question that is often raised by patients is Why doesn't my doctor know all of this? The reason is that the overwhelming majority (all but a few percent) of physicians (endocrinologists, internists, family practitioners, rheumatologists, etc.) do not read medical journals. When asked, most doctors will claim that they routinely read medical journals, but this has been shown not to be the case. The reason is multi- factorial, but it comes down to the fact that the doctors do not have the time. This is especially true for endocrinological conditions, where physicians are very resistant to changing old concepts of diagnosis and treatment despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary because it is not what they were taught in medical school and residency. At Holtorf Medical Group, we specialize in treating thyroid disorders. Although the research is clear, there is still controversy around testing thyroid function. The general use of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) as the sole screening test is outdated and has been shown repeatedly in research to be an unreliable marker of thyroid disorders. Dr. Holtorf has published two separate peer-reviewed studies confirming that TSH is not an accurate marker of tissue levels of thyroid hormone as the result of stress, chronic fatigue, infection, depression, extreme dieting, obesity, diabetes, and aging. The TSH also misses up to 80% of thyroid disorders in some conditions.

Question 4

Can Holtorf Medical Group be my primary care physician?

Accepted Answer

Although Holtorf Medical Group has world-class physicians who are trained in specialties like family medicine and internal medicine, we require that our patients maintain a primary care physician for visits such as strep or flu testing and annual physicals, which we do not perform.

Question 5

When should labs be completed?

Accepted Answer

We recommend that you have labs completed prior to your second appointment with your Holtorf Medical Group provider. This allows your doctor enough time to review all lab work and establish a treatment plan for your care.

Question 6

Should I provide my entire medical history?

Accepted Answer

No, Holtorf Medical Group asks that each patient complete a detailed health questionnaire that will help guide the physician to gain a better understanding of each patient's individual health needs.

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