FAQ.
Dr. Brookman cares deeply about your health and well-being, and understands you may have questions about a variety of issues. To make the most of your time, here are some Frequently Asked Questions which should offer peace of mind.
While every effort is made to answer unscheduled phone calls and texts, it takes time to conduct research necessary to respond thoughtfully, and many of these questions have been asked and answered before. In case of emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.
No, we cannot be your primary care physician.
Unfortunately, we do not accept any form of insurance for two primary reasons. One being that other than lab work, almost all insurance companies deny payment for antiaging, regenerative and functional medicine treatments and consultations. Also, if insurance did cover these treatments, the extensive bureaucracy and onerous amount of paperwork associated with processing insurance claims would necessitate a significant increase in our overhead. These increased costs would be passed along to our patients and the result would be the patient paying the same or possibly more with insurance than without.
We endeavor to provide the best healthcare for our patients at the best possible prices. Working with insurance companies interferes with the doctor-patient relationship and makes this goal extremely difficult to achieve.
We do not provide diagnostic codes for anything other than lab tests ordered. Depending on your individual insurance, this service may or may not be covered. Please check with your provider.
Please be mindful of my time and yours. Emails with multiple issues and questions will not be answered. Because my focus is on you during our time together, compile your thoughts and concerns in advance of a scheduled appointment. “Laundry list” emails seeking personalized responses are what appointments are designed to address.
The best way to contact me is always via email: doc.brookman@yahoo.com. All emails are usually answered within a 24-hour window.
Yes. One of the benefits of a concierge practice is that we speak with patients outside of standard 9-5 business hours, and sometimes on weekends and holidays.
Yes! Knowledge is power. I encourage my patients to keep copies of all lab data not just from me but from all of their physicians. We make sure that patients have copies of results before our next appointment.
Please be aware that each laboratory provides detailed instructions on how to collect your samples. Please read and review these instructions. It is imperative for you to be conscientious and carefully note how to do this. If you are still confused, please contact the office PRIOR to collecting or sending in your samples. The doctor or office personnel will explain in detail what steps are to be taken for collecting the required specimens for each test.
My initial consultation with new patients is typically 90 minutes to 2 hours. I ask patients to provide copies of results of any previous lab work they have so that I may review it in conjunction with their first consultation with me. After this initial consultation you are asked to submit to a series of lab tests.
Once I receive these lab results, I typically spend another 1 to 2 hours interpreting the data and devising a customized treatment plan that addresses imbalances and starts to put you on the path to better health. On your follow-up visit we spend another 90 minutes to 2 hours with one another where I explain the lab results and suggest a treatment protocol.
Because my time is limited and my focus is on you during our time together, I do not consult on or render opinions on outside articles.
If you are considering any specific vaccine for any reason, it is important to know all of the factors related to the vaccine in question. Regardless of the nature of the vaccine, the ultimate decision is yours.
I encourage each and every client to attend appointments with a spouse, partner or advocate - two sets of ears are better than one. Because my time is limited and my focus is on you during our time together, I am not able to explain protocols outside of scheduled appointments.
Regenerative and proactive wellness is a partnership founded on trust. The tests we have conducted, the diagnoses and therapeutic interventions are all part of the A2HI protocol, and as part of your commitment, no outside supplements are permitted. It is your responsibility to adhere to the program protocols to achieve optimal health. Further, use of supplements outside of the agreed to protocol are counter-productive and may be dangerous to your health.
FCCP: Fellow College of Chest Physicians, which is the MD’s highest certification in pulmonary medicine.
FACOI: Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, which is the DO’s highest certification in Internal Medicine.
ABAARM: American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine, which is my fellowship certification in this field.
Nutraceuticals are pharmaceutical-grade supplements ordered by your doctor specifically for your metabolic imbalances. They are from appropriate vendors produced using the most stringent US Government and International Guidelines.
We recommend specific brands from specific sources because we know that these sources provide pharmaceutical-grade nutraceuticals. When you purchase nutraceuticals from non-recommended sources, we have no idea what you are putting in your body and may help return you to optimum health. Therefore, substituting non-recommended brands of nutraceuticals is strictly forbidden. If you do this and we learn of this practice, we will no longer be able to see you as a patient.
I prescribe a variety of tests from several different trusted providers. Below is a list of the primary partners. By clicking on the company name, you will have access to an encyclopedic array of tutorials, videos, and detailed instructions: