Integrative, lifestyle and functional medicine offer a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to health care. The approach includes botanicals, supplements, mind-body medicine, nutrition, and other evidence-based practices. In-depth medical history and advanced diagnostic tests help us identify the underlying causes of illness. A personalized treatment plan is then devised by the doctor and patient in collaboration with other professionals if necessary.

We focus on preventative medicine for patients and optimize their cellular health through in-depth micronutrients, toxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, fatty acid imbalance, inflammation, and DNA genomic analysis.

Health conditions we treat include:

Digestive Health (acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, dysbiosis/SIBO, constipation, bloating)

Women’s Health (PMS, Menopause/perimenopause, PCOS, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, post-breast cancer treatment)

Brain Health (Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety/Depression, Sleep Disorders, Migraine/Headaches, Post-Concussion Syndrome)

Immune Health (Phytonutrient Deficiency, Mitochondrial Optimization, Environmental Detoxification, Optimal Aging)

Cardio-Metabolic Health (High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Blood Sugar/ Pre-diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Obesity)

Cancer Patients (In the after-effects of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, the body becomes severely depleted. Dr. Bhanote works with your health care team to restore cellular function)

Dr. Bhanote is a consultative Integrative Medicine physician who specializes in medical integrative practices, complementary medicine, functional medicine, culinary medicine, nutrigenomics, biohacking, stress reduction, longevity, and cancer recovery. Her practice does not include primary care or emergency services.

An integrative treatment plan combines conventional medicine with complementary medicine and is intended to work alongside conventional treatments.

Generally when a doctor is contracted with an insurance company, the insurance carrier can dictate things that affect patient care. This may include how much time the doctor spends with the patient, what tests the doctor can order, and what services we can provide to you. Not so often, patients may feel rushed through an appointment or unable to get their questions answered, or even feel frustrated with follow-up. Dr. Bhanote does not have contracts with insurance, because she feels the best way to address patients' health concerns is to understand the root cause of their issues, which cannot be done in the limited amount of time insurance allows.

In order to provide the best care for her patients, Dr. Bhanote does not accept insurance and is considered an out-of-network provider. However, some laboratory testing can be covered by insurance.

Dr. Bhanote has opted out of Medicare; patients with Medicare or Medicaid are not eligible for reimbursement but can see Dr.Bhanote as a private patient.

Due to the individualized requirements of the insurance provider, it is the patient’s responsibility to complete the process with their insurance provider.

Welcome to our practice, where you're wellbeing journey begins. To take your first step to becoming a patient in our practice, please complete the New Patient Application Form. After completing this form, you may schedule a 15-minute complimentary discovery call with Dr. Bhanote to discuss your health history and to make sure we are the right fit to support you in your health journey.

At your first appointment, we will assess your health history in extensive detail. The treatment plans are customized using multiple modalities including nutrition recommendations, supplements, medications if needed, mind-body techniques, and exercise suggestions as examples. Please understand that this is an extensive visit, and the time spent will depend on the complexity of your health concerns.

Your labs tested will depend on the nature of your symptoms. When provided, we will review your previous laboratory test results and order appropriate laboratory testing based on your symptoms. These laboratory tests will assess your physiological, nutritional and biochemical status. We utilize laboratory testing to examine possible underlying causes to your symptoms.

Many routine labs are reimbursed by insurance companies and can be performed at local drawing sites (Labcorp, Quest) Other specialty laboratory testing may not be reimbursable by your insurance company. Specialty lab tests may be ordered to give a more comprehensive picture of what is going on in the body. The tests will be determined on an individual basis.

We recommend that you send a secure message through your patient portal. If you are calling about appointments or programs you can call or email us at: info@drbhanote.com. For any medical questions, we prefer you to use the patient portal as this is encrypted to ensure the protection of your private health information. Portal messages for simple, straightforward questions requiring a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply, there will be no charge. However, messages that require changes to your existing plan, new prescriptions, or complex decision-making may require scheduling an additional appointment. Please allow 72 hours to respond to all messages. Please contact 911 or the nearest emergency room if you have a medical emergency. Please keep in mind our office is not equipped for emergent visits.

Patients enrolled in our Programs have access to unlimited portal messages for the duration of the program. These messages may relate to following up on your progress and answering questions about lab results. During normal business hours, we will respond to your patient portal messages within 72 business hours. Please note that calls longer than 15 minutes will count towards a visit. Certain discussions may necessitate a call or visit instead of a portal message exchange.

It is possible for patients to feel dramatically better within the first few months of treatment. Responses to treatment may vary depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition and how well you adhere to your treatment plan.

It may take unto six months for the CELLREVIVE Program to address one major diagnosis in most cases. It may take longer to restore cellular health and reverse disease in chronic conditions that have been present for a long time.

Our goal is to provide our patients with the support they need when they need it! We can see you via video visit from the comfort of your home or office as long as it is medically appropriate.

Please note that Dr. Bhanote is licensed to practice medicine in Florida, California, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and patients outside of these states will not be able to establish care unless they are able to come to our office in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Dr. Bhanote’s office hours are by appointment only. Other accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis for patients traveling from out of town. Please call 904-274-1199 for appointments.

Please upload your records as a PDF through the patient portal.

**Please do not email patient records, this is not a HIPPA compliant form of record exchange.

No referral is required. If you are ready to incorporate integrative lifestyle care into your health care, we welcome you to our practice.

Yes. We have a network of healthcare providers who we may refer to when appropriate. We will coordinate your treatment plan with your other providers and work together to optimize your plan.

Payment is due at the time of appointment. When a package is purchased, the full balance of your package is due during your initial appointment.

We spend extensive time preparing for your visit and reviewing your patient intake forms before you come in. To avoid the cancellation fee, we ask that you notify us three business days in advance of any change or cancellation of your appointment due to the significant preparation that goes into our visits. This advance notice will enable us to reallocate this appointment to someone awaiting availability. There will be a $350 cancellation fee for new patient appointments and a $150 cancellation fee for follow-up appointments if adequate notice is not provided.

Many people can benefit from supplements and botanicals for restoring and maintaining their health. The process of separating what will work from what won't can be overwhelming. As a general rule, Dr. Bhanote recommends the purchase of medical-grade supplements from companies that have been well researched and are in compliance with treatment protocols. Using Dr. Bhanote's expertise, she can customize a supplementation plan for you as part of your treatment protocol.