NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Depression isn’t just a chemical imbalance—it’s a multifaceted condition that affects your mind, body, and spirit. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take a functional and integrative approach to treating depression. We don’t just mask symptoms with medication. Instead, we investigate root causes such as inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, gut imbalances, and chronic stress.
Our goal? To help you heal, naturally and completely—so you can feel like yourself again.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in daily activities. It affects how you think, feel, and function.
There are many types:
Depression is more than just “feeling down.” Many patients describe it as:
Functional medicine asks a deeper question: What’s driving your depression beneath the surface?
Here are some of the most common root causes we see:
To uncover the true cause of your depression, we offer advanced lab testing that goes beyond a typical psychiatric evaluation:
We design therapeutic diets to reduce inflammation and support brain chemistry:
Targeted IV infusions support neurotransmitter production and mitochondrial health. Ingredients may include:
We prescribe evidence-based supplements for brain chemistry and mood balance:
We offer holistic stress relief through:
We identify and treat imbalances in:
Healing the gut helps regulate mood by improving neurotransmitter production and reducing inflammation. We use:
James, 46, came in with low motivation, fatigue, and emotional numbness. He had tried multiple antidepressants without success. Our testing revealed:
His plan included:
In 3 months, James reported improved mood, sharper focus, and a renewed sense of purpose.
If you consistently feel sad, numb, tired, or disconnected for two weeks or more, it may be depression. But the best way to know is to get evaluated.
Absolutely. Hormones, gut health, sleep, inflammation, and nutrient status all play major roles in mood.
Not necessarily. Many patients reduce or eliminate medications with our support—by addressing the underlying causes of their depression.
We use advanced diagnostic tools, including neurotransmitter panels, hormone testing, gut microbiome analysis, micronutrient testing, inflammatory markers, and genetic testing (like MTHFR).
Absolutely. Over 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. An imbalanced gut microbiome or “leaky gut” can directly contribute to mood disorders and depressive symptoms.
Yes, when prescribed by a physician. We use clinically studied herbs and nutraceuticals like omega-3s, SAM-e, B-complex, and adaptogens, customized for your unique biochemistry.
Many patients begin noticing improvement in energy, mood, and sleep within a few weeks. However, deeper healing can take several months, depending on the complexity of underlying issues.
Yes, every plan is tailored to your lab results, symptoms, medical history, and goals. No two treatment protocols are alike.
Hormonal imbalances—especially thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone—can significantly influence mood and brain function. We test and treat these to restore mental wellness.
We are an out-of-network provider but provide superbills to help with insurance reimbursement. Many lab tests 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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1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128
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