Shilpa P. Saxena, MD Chief Medical OfficerChief Medical Officer of Forum Health Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena, is a long-time practitioner of functional and integrative medicine and advocate for providers looking to adopt this model of care and for patients searching for answers to their most pressing health concerns.
Over many years in my practice and with Forum Health, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the profound impact functional and integrative medicine, and a personalized approach to healthcare are having on patients' lives.
Conventional medicine, a predominantly acute care and reactive disease management model, has undoubtedly made remarkable strides in managing urgent and emergent conditions. However, it often falls short with both preventing and reversing chronic, complex health issues, and fostering long-term wellness. This approach tends to treat symptoms and diagnoses in isolation, leaving underlying root causes unaddressed, and trapping patients in cycles of temporary “relief” that extend life without a plan for improving the quality of those gained years.
Functional medicine offers a paradigm shift, recognizing the individuality of each person's genetic makeup, environment, and lifestyle choices in influencing health. By delving into the intricate web of underlying imbalances, the providers at Forum Health can offer a personalized path to disease reversal, health restoration and vitality at all stages of life.
At Forum Health, we stand at the forefront of this healthcare revolution, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to address a diverse array of medical needs.
Our providers specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, however, a majority of patients who come to Forum Health fall into one of the following most common categories of health concerns.
1. Chronic Disease Management: The CDC now reports that 6 in 10 U.S. adults have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 have two or more. These conditions range from diabetes, high cholesterol and arthritis to cardiovascular disease, chronic pain and cancer. Traditional medicine typically treats these conditions with prescription medications that only manage the symptoms while increasing the chances of additional unwanted side effects. The practitioners at Forum Health understand these obstacles and excel at uncovering and treating the root causes of chronic conditions to promote symptom resolution and sustainable health.
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"Our providers first work to understand a patient's personal health history, lifestyle, environment, and genetics, along with advanced, data-driven laboratory testing and functional medicine assessments to develop a personalized treatment plan" states Shilpa P. Saxena, MD Chief Medical Officer, Forum Health
• Research Genetics Cancer Center (RGCC) Testing and the Multifunction Cardiogram™️ scan for early detection of cancer and heart disease.
• Supportive Oligonucleotide Technique (SOT Therapy) for the treatment of Lyme, Epstein-Barr virus, and other bacterial and viral infections typically difficult to treat.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to enhance healing and fight infection.
• Low Dose Immunotherapy to help the immune system fight pathogens and reduce inflammation.
2. Hormone Health Optimization: Hormonal balance is pivotal to overall well-being for both men and women. Whether contending with thyroid, adrenal or reproductive hormone imbalances, our experts employ comprehensive testing not found with traditional medicine providers, including blood, DUTCH urine, and Thyroflex testing to more accurately pinpoint imbalances and underlying issues.
Personalized treatment plans for hormone optimization may include Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) or Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) to restore a healthy hormone balance and metabolism to correct issues like fatigue, sleeplessness, decreased libido and brain fog.
With a growing need for expert menopause care, Forum Health providers specialize in recognizing and treating the more than 48 whole-body symptoms women may experience in menopause through a variety of safer treatment options that correct the underlying imbalance while also mitigating risks of hormone replacement with liver metabolism support. Understanding the body as a while versus its parts allows our patients to enjoy feeling better while also reducing side effects and risks - something pharmaceuticals don’t commonly deliver.
