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| Q:
What is alternative, holistic, integrative
and complementary medicine? |
Alternative
medicine is any healing practice "that
does not fall within the realm of
conventional medicine" (Bratman,
MD, Steven (1997). The Alternative
Medicine Sourcebook. Lowell House.
p. 7). It is frequently grouped with
complementary medicine, which generally
refers to the same interventions when
used in conjunction with mainstream
techniques, under the umbrella term
complementary and alternative medicine,
or CAM (Cassileth BR, Deng G (2004).
"Complementary and alternative
therapies for cancer". The Oncologist
9 (1): 80–9 and The Desktop
Guide to Complementary and Alternative
Medicine).
Holistic medicine is a concept in
medical practice upholding that all
aspects of people's needs, psychological,
physical and social, should be taken
into account and seen as a whole.
As defined above, the holistic view
on treatment is widely accepted in
medicine.
Studies indicate that alternative
approaches are often used in conjunction
with conventional medicine. This is
referred to as integrative (or integrated)
medicine because it "combines
treatments from conventional medicine
and CAM for which there is some high-quality
evidence of safety and effectiveness."
According to Andrew T. Weil M.D.,
a leading proponent of integrative
medicine, the principles of integrative
medicine include: appropriate use
of conventional and CAM methods; patient
participation; promotion of health
as well as treatment of disease; and
a preference for natural, minimally-invasive
methods. |
| Q: Is
Dr. Setzler a primary care physician? |
| Dr. Setzler
is certified in Holistic and Integrative
medicine by the American Board of
Holistic and Integrative Medicine.
He is also certified by the American
Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
and the American Osteopathic Board
of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He had
been recognized as a Fellow of both
Obstetric and Gynecology boards. In
2009, Dr. Setzler was recognized by
the Consumer’s Research Council
of America as on of “America’s
Top Physicians”. Dr. Setzler
does not consider himself to be a
primary care physician. He does not
maintain hospital staff privileges
or practice in a hospital owned group.
The scope of care offered in a complementary
medical setting is wider than that
of most primary care physicians. Dr.
Setzler considers himself to be a
holistic, integrative, complementary
and alternative physician. |
| Q: Do
I need a referral to see Dr. Setzler? |
| A referral
is not necessary to see Dr. Setzler,
however, all appointments must be
scheduled through his office. You
may make your appointment by calling
903.526.2323 Monday through Thursday.
Initial appointments are usually 45
minutes to 1 hour in length. Follow-up
appointments are usually15 to 30 minutes.
If required, more time can be scheduled
to fit your needs. |
| Q: Does
Dr. Setzler accept health insurance? |
| As of
this time, Dr. Setzler is in network
with several major health insurers
and accepts patients who are out-of-network
from other insurers. Because of the
uncertain future of the health care
insurance industry, Dr. Setzler may
find it necessary to drop some insurers,
add others, or even drop all insurers
and go to strict credit card, debit
card or cash payment for services.
At the present time, Dr. Setzler accepts
all forms of payment for his services.
Dr. Setzler’s staff will help
to determine your insurance status,
your deductible, and your portion
of the payment due, which must be
paid at the time of service. Dr. Setzler’s
staff is happy to file your insurance
claim for you. |
| Q: I
do not have health insurance, how
can I pay Dr. Setzler? |
| Dr. Setzler
will accept cash, debit card and most
credit cards. The fees are usually
about $270 for the initial 45 minute
to 1 hour evaluation and consultation.
Follow-up fees range from $85 to $150
depending upon the complexity of the
issues and time needed for proper
discussion and evaluation of the relevant
issues. We have very reasonable rates
for laboratory tests and most procedures
(the rates vary depending upon the
test or the procedure required). Dr.
Setzler’s staff will be very
happy to discuss the financial details
with you prior to your scheduled appointment. |
| Q: What
is bio-identical, natural, compounded
hormone therapy? |
| Bio-identical
natural hormone therapy is a term
used to describe therapy with hormones
that are identical in structure, chemical
composition, size, and function to
hormones that are produced in the
human body. These hormones are usually
produced from plant sources and are
a natural product in that aspect as
well. The hormone prescription is
put together (compounded) by a trained
licensed pharmacist in a special area
in his pharmacy using special techniques
to insure accurate dosing, purity,
strength and bio-availability (ability
for your body to properly absorb and
use the hormones). Dr. Setzler will
require salivary testing of the hormone
levels to insure that the prescribed
dose is appropriate for you. |
| Q: What
is chelation therapy? |
| Chelation
therapy is a non-conventional, alternative,
and admittedly controversial therapy
for the treatment for degenerative
disorders. Dr. Setzler has special
training in chelation therapy and
is certified in chelation therapy
by the American College for Advancement
in Medicine. Chelation therapy has
been used safely for many years as
a treatment for heavy metal toxicity
and is recognized by conventional
medicine practitioners as effective
for that disorder. Chelation therapy
has also been used to treat numerous
conditions such as heavy metal toxicity,
coronary artery disease, peripheral
vascular disease, osteoarthritis,
and other degenerative diseases (Textbook
of Chelation Therapy edited by Elmer
Cranston, MD). Chelation therapy is
not covered by third party insurance
payers, Medicare or Medicaid. |
| Q: What
is prolotherapy? |
| Prolotherapy
is a therapy to strengthen and rejuvenate
tendons, ligaments, joint capsules
and other painful conditions. It has
been used successfully in injuries
of many types for over 50 years. It
has a demonstrated success rate and
safety. A special solution is injected
into the injured areas guided by fluoroscopic
x-ray procedures. Dr. Setzler has
used prolotherapy successfully to
treat pain and injuries of the spine,
back, shoulders, knees, TMJ and other
selected areas. Prolotherapy is not
covered by third party insurance payers,
Medicare or Medicaid. |
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