Faq

Can you help me with my health problem?

Our clinic uses an innovative approach to assessing and treating your health. Perhaps you have been examined by your doctor, had blood tests done, x-rays or other diagnostic tests taken, only for your doctor to report back that all your tests are normal! Both you and your doctor know that your symptoms are anything but normal! Unfortunately this experience is all too common.

Most physicians are trained to look only in specific places for answers, using the same familiar labs or diagnostic tests. Yet, many causes of illness cannot be found this way. The usual tests do not look for food allergies, hidden infections, environmental toxins, mold exposures, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolic imbalances that our evaluation and testing uncover. Our practice also utilizes advanced functional medicine testing to detect underlying genetic predispositions that can be modified through diet, lifestyle and supplements.

We use a variety of testing techniques and procedures to help our patients recover from many chronic and difficult to treat conditions. We use these same methods to help prevent illness. Dr. Widenbaum is skilled in evaluating, assessing and treating chronic problems such as fibromyalgia, fatigue syndromes, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, mood and behaviour disorders, memory problems and other chronic, complex conditions. We also focus on the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, hormonal imbalances and digestive disorders.


Will I need a blood test and where do I get that done?

During your consultation, we will determine which tests are needed to evaluate your health as well as any costs. 

Most of the testing requires you to go to an outside facility to draw blood (an order form is provided to take to the facility). Some tests are only available through speciality laboratories, while others can be done at home to collect urine, saliva, or stool. In all cases, we assist you in coordinating initial and follow-up testing.


Do you take insurance?

We will utilize your insurance whenever possible to help minimize your out of pocket expense.

For tests that are not covered by insurance and for non insured cases special cash pricing has been negotiated on most of our diagnostic testing. The cash prices are up to an 80% discount off list pricing and often are less expensive than submitting a bill to insurance. Functional medicine testing is cutting-edge and therefore not accepted by most insurance companies as it is not considered "mainstream".

Nutritional consultation services are typically not covered by insurance or Medicare. However, we provide a detailed receipt for services performed and you can submit that to a Health Savings Account. 

Several payment options are available to allow almost anyone to afford our services.


What credit cards do you accept?
We accept the following credit cards: Visa ,Master Card, Discover, and American Express. 

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ONLY $89.00!!

Includes an exam, any necessary x-rays, report of findings, and 2 adjustments (Normally over $600.00)

Please call (925) 829-8484 to schedule your appointment!


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