Age-related diseases kill approximately 100,000 people daily. Our hormone specialist will identify your modifiable risk factors for potentially preventable diseases.

Disease Risk Factors:

We take a sample of blood or saliva for a variety of laboratory tests and analysis.

Our goal is to detect, address and treat any metabolic abnormalities. We help to improve insulin sensitivity and blood pressure, lower serum inflammatory markers, improve levels of vitamins, and optimize lipid profile with IV therapy, vitamin injections, weight loss and more. A baseline profile must be established so that future testing can be compared to your initial screening.

Listed below are levels that major laboratory tests use as benchmarks of health.

Biochemistry can be assessed to establish various risk factors for disease. An image of the vascular system (blood vessels) and heart can help determine if athererosclerotic disease (a degenerative disease of the arteries) is present. We conduct a thorough cardiovascular and pulmonary assessment inclusive of carotid artery screen, echocardiogram, aortic diameter (aneurysm survey), femoral artery peripheral blood flow, and pulmonary function. Ultrasound technology affords us the ability to detect vascular endothelial damage and also quantify and track plaque of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Ultrasounds can also help size an atherosclerotic aneurysm of the abdominal aorta (AAA).

Hormonal Optimization

Bioidentical hormone therapy can be life-changing, but is only prescribed to those meeting strict clinical and medical criteria. Some medical restrictions may make some patients unable to receive bioidentical hormones. In particular, growth hormones and testosterone may potentially be restored to their youthful levels. Many women are in need of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, which can prevent osteoporosis.

Antioxidant Levels Score

Dr. Paukman will perform a diagnostic scan to measure antioxidants and possibly repeat the scan after supplemental antioxidant injection therapy to compare results. Following this test, a weight and body composition assessment is often performed. In some cases, Dr. Paukman may suggest genetic testing.

One of the final steps is to synthesize the collected data found through physical examination, laboratory testing, and imaging findings. Dr. Paukman will formulate a customized treatment plan that covers nutrition, weight loss, hormone optimization, peptides, antioxidant injection, exercise, and stress reduction. If needed, various pharmaceuticals (mostly natural and bio-identical), may be prescribed. IV therapy is also used to supplement depleted minerals and vitamins needed for rejuvenation. Any treatment will be followed up by an evaluation with Dr. Paukman and laboratory every 1 – 3 months to determine effectiveness and adjust any details of your therapy.