NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Lyme disease is a complex, often misdiagnosed condition that can become chronic if not treated comprehensively. At Patients Medical in New York City, we go beyond antibiotics. Our integrative care model targets Lyme bacteria, co-infections, immune dysfunction, and inflammation using conventional, functional, and holistic approaches.
We treat the whole person—not just the tick bite.
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. It often begins with a bullseye rash but can progress to affect joints, the nervous system, and multiple organs—especially when co-infections are present.
Types & Stages:
Symptoms vary and may mimic other illnesses:
Functional Factor | How It Affects Lyme Recovery |
Weakened Immune System | Can’t fully clear infection or co-infections |
Chronic Inflammation | Triggers joint and brain symptoms |
Mitochondrial Dysfunction | Causes energy crashes and muscle pain |
Gut Imbalance | Reduces immune resilience; allows reinfection |
Environmental Toxins | Mold or metals suppress detox and immune function |
Persistent Infections | EBV, CMV, and others complicate Lyme |
Hormonal Imbalances | Cortisol, thyroid, and sex hormones alter immunity |
At Patients Medical, we utilize advanced diagnostics to understand the full scope of your Lyme disease infection and its impact on your health. We combine traditional testing with cutting-edge functional medicine assessments:
Background: Michaela, 38, had unresolved fatigue, tremors, and memory issues after a tick bite 2 years prior. Despite antibiotics, symptoms persisted.
Testing revealed: Active Borrelia, Babesia, mold toxicity, low CoQ10, and adrenal dysfunction.
His 6-Month Plan Included:
Outcome:
Early-stage Lyme is often curable with antibiotics. Chronic or late-stage Lyme may not be “cured” in the traditional sense but can often be brought into remission with integrative care.
We use a functional medicine approach that targets root causes—co-infections, toxins, immune dysfunction, and inflammation—not just the bacteria.
We use advanced testing such as IGeneX, Armin Labs, CD57, cytokine profiles, and co-infection panels, which go beyond standard CDC tests.
Yes. We screen for and treat common Lyme co-infections using both herbal and pharmaceutical options depending on your case.
Absolutely. Many of our patients come after failed antibiotic treatment. We focus on inflammation control, mitochondrial repair, and nervous system healing.
Yes. IVs such as glutathione, vitamin C, phosphatidylcholine, and ozone therapy support detox, immune modulation, and cellular repair.
No, Lyme is not considered contagious through casual contact. It is transmitted primarily through tick bites.
Yes. We often combine integrative therapies with ongoing conventional treatments or support patients who prefer a non-antibiotic route.
Yes. Our pediatric protocols are customized to be safe, gentle, and effective for younger patients.
We are out-of-network, but provide superbills for reimbursement. Some labs and diagnostic testing may be partially covered depending on your plan.
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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