Functional Medicine Doctor

Functional Medicine Doctor – Expert Integrative Care & Root‑Cause Health

What Is a Functional Medicine Doctor?

At Patients Medical, our functional medicine doctors—including Dr. Rashmi Gulati —focus on your whole person: genetics, lifestyle, systems biology, and environment. Unlike traditional doctors who treat symptoms, our team uncovers the root causes of chronic illness and crafts bespoke treatment plans that support long-term health, resilience, and vitality.

A functional medicine doctor:

Takes time to understand your full medical, lifestyle, and environmental history )
Orders advanced lab testing (hormones, gut, inflammation, toxins)
Identifies antecedents, triggers, and mediators of disease
Integrates conventional medicine with nutrition, supplements, stress support, and movement.
Collaborates closely with you through shared decision‑making to create lasting change.

Why Choose Functional Medicine?

Conditions We Treat

Autoimmune disorders

Hormonal imbalances (thyroid issues, menopause, adrenal fatigue)

Digestive disorders (IBS, SIBO, leaky gut)

Metabolic health (diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance)

Neurological concerns (brain fog, migraines)

Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease

Cardiovascular risk, hypertension, cholesterol

Mental health (anxiety, depression, ADHD)

Patient Experience

You begin with an in-depth consultation to explore your health journey, followed by a full panel of labs tailored to your concerns. We then unveil a systems biology map, revealing the interplay of network imbalances. Your customized plan may include dietary interventions, targeted supplements, hormones, mind-body techniques, sleep guidance, detox protocols, and physical rehabilitation. Ongoing monitoring ensures we iterate until you’re thriving.

Testimonials

“After years of unanswered questions, the functional medicine approach finally gave me clarity and results.”

“My doctor took the time to understand my whole health story—not just treat symptoms. I feel better than I have in years.”

“Functional medicine helped me uncover the root causes of my fatigue and inflammation. I’m thriving again.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a functional medicine doctor different from my primary care physician?

They spend more time, dig into root causes, and use advanced diagnostics plus holistic therapies—not just medications

Do you treat chronic conditions only?

Yes, and we also focus on prevention. Many patients use functional care to optimize wellness before disease starts

Will my insurance cover this?

While we are an out-of-network provider, we provide superbills to help with
reimbursement. Lab tests may be partially covered.

How long until I see improvement?

Every patient is different, but many start noticing improvements in energy, weight, and blood sugar levels within a few weeks of beginning their personalized plan.

Do you work with specialists?

Absolutely. We support and coordinate with your existing specialists—part of shared decision-making and team-based care .

Is functional medicine evidence-based?

Yes. While some integrative methods need more large trials, most core strategies—nutrition, hormones, lifestyle—are backed by science .

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

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.

Request your consultation today!

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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Patients Medical PC
1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128

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