NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Depression affects over 20 million Americans, yet too often, diagnosis and treatment begin and end with a prescription. At Patients Medical in New York City, we believe that depression is more than a chemical imbalance—it’s a symptom of deeper physiological, emotional, and lifestyle issues.
We use advanced testing and a functional medicine lens to identify the root causes behind your depression—so we can help you heal naturally and sustainably.
We treat the whole person—not just the mood.
Depression (also called major depressive disorder) is a common but complex mental health condition that affects how you feel, think, sleep, eat, and function. It ranges from mild to severe and may be persistent or episodic.
Types of Depression Include:
You don’t have to experience every symptom to be diagnosed with depression. Look for:
Functional medicine seeks to understand why the brain and body are out of balance. For depression, contributing root causes may include:
At Patients Medical, we go far beyond a checklist or questionnaire. We use comprehensive diagnostics to uncover the physiological, biochemical, and environmental roots of depression:
We use food as medicine to reduce inflammation and restore neurotransmitter balance:
IV infusions can provide rapid support, especially for patients who are severely depleted:
We recommend evidence-based natural support, such as:
We provide:
Emily, 36, came to us with chronic fatigue, low mood, anxiety, and brain fog. She had tried antidepressants but didn’t feel like herself. Functional testing showed low thyroid function, vitamin D deficiency, and poor gut health.
Her customized plan included:
Results after 10 weeks:
Yes—imbalances in B12, D, iron, thyroid, or sex hormones are common causes of depression we treat.
Yes—we provide functional solutions that may reduce the need for medication. However, we always collaborate with your psychiatrist or primary provider.
We look at the body and brain. We use lab testing, gut healing, and nutritional psychiatry to restore balance holistically.
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We can still help. Our therapies often complement existing prescriptions and improve overall outcomes.
Yes—we test for MTHFR, COMT, and other genes that impact neurotransmitter metabolism.
Yes—gut inflammation and immune reactivity to foods can influence mood through the gut-brain axis.
Most patients begin feeling improvements in 3–6 weeks, with deeper healing in 2–3 months.
Yes—we offer hormone-safe, drug-free support tailored to pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
We specialize in chronic, treatment-resistant depression using a completely personalized approach.
We are out-of-network but provide superbills. Some labs and diagnostics may be partially reimbursed.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128
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