The “Origin” Difference
Our approach to medical care along with the unique features of our DPC/concierge practice truly make us different from any other pediatric practice in the area. Through our extended appointments, we will take a detailed history including medical, nutritional, family and lifestyle histories. Combining this with a thorough physical, and laboratory testing as needed, we will work to find the root cause of any problem.
We also focus heavily on prevention and healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of developing health problems in the future.
History
Every little detail in a child’s history can provide clues to the root cause. We will have a detailed conversation to discuss birth/prenatal course, medical/developmental history, diet, lifestyle, family history and chemical exposures.
Physical Exam
A thorough physical exam will be a part of every visit. Sometimes there are very subtle findings that can provide additional clues to the root cause.
Lab Testing
In certain cases, laboratory testing may be needed to truly identify the cause or contributing factors to a problem. We utilize both traditional lab work along with specialty labs such as gut/microbiome testing, food allergy/sensitivity testing, organic acid testing and genomics.