We strive to make all communications and policies as clear as possible in order to be able to focus our attention together on your healing and our relationship. It’s required that you read all the enclosed information carefully and complete all Intake forms and send your records to my office via the patient portal no less than 10 days prior to your appointment.
In the event that a review of your medical records suggests that your medical situation may not be appropriate for Prana’s practice model, Dr. Sadula retains the right to cancel your appointment. In such a case, your membership fee and appointment will be refunded. Your appointment may be cancelled up to the appointment time, so do not wait until the last minute to submit your Prana application.
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At your first visit, which is 80 minutes, we will discuss your symptoms, health concerns, medical, family, and personal history, your nutrition and diet, exercise and sleep habits, as well as any other information that will help me to understand the factors contributing to your health concerns. We will also review any previous lab testing or medical records from your primary or specialty physicians. You will also have ample time to ask any questions. At the end of the visit, I will recommend any relevant lab tests and suggest an initial health plan that will begin to move you toward your health goals.
After your initial appointment with me, you will be scheduled to have a brief initial follow up appointment to review of your plan, help with ordering labs and supplements, and for nutritional guidance. This initial follow up will be scheduled 2-4 weeks after the initial appointment and will be a 50-minute appointment with me.
The third appointment is a second 50-minute follow up appointment which will be 4-8 weeks following the first follow up visit. This visit is to review laboratory testing, check how things have improved since the first appointment, and further personalize your treatment plan. Promptly ordering and performing labs will ensure timely follow ups.
After the third visit, you can expect to follow up in 3-6 weeks, then as needed, to review your progress on the program. This and future visits are usually 25-50 minutes long, based on your needs and the complexity of your conditions.
If it has been two years or more since your last appointment with Dr. Sadula, you will be considered a new patient and must renew your membership and have a full 80-minute appointment with Dr. Sadula, at her discretion.
If it has been greater than 6 months since a visit, plan to have no less than a 50-minute follow-up for your next appointment.
In select situations, Dr. Sadula may require a 2-hour initial visit; if this is the case she will let you know as soon as your intake forms have been reviewed.
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Prana maintains a small and personal practice so that you don't have to wait months for a follow up appointment. We charge a non-refundable, one-time membership fee of $500 to join the practice. Membership entitles you to receive a 20% discount on all supplements through my online formulary, labs at as close to cost as possible, and timely appointments.
Dr. Sadula encourages Prana patients to commit to at least an initial visit, two 50-minute follow- ups, and one 25-minute follow-up, at minimum. In her experience, this allows for consistent follow-up and best outcomes. This package of $1800 (a $200 savings over Option 2 below) allows you priority booking for follow-ups and costs less than booking singular appointments. (This fee will be adjusted if you require a 2-hour initial consultation.)
Initial Appointment with Dr. Sadula:
$700 - Includes a comprehensive initial 80-minute appointment with Dr. Sadula, and a comprehensive initial plan which you will receive within 72 hours of the appointment.
Along with your initial recommendations, Dr. Sadula will suggest a schedule for visits and highly encourages you to book those appointments
upfront in order to guarantee being seen on that recommended schedule. You can typically expect to meet with Dr. Sadula anywhere from monthly to every 3 months, during the first 3-12 months of your care, depending on the nature and complexity of your symptoms/conditions. We strongly encourage you to also book your appointments ahead of time in order to make sure you are seen as often as needed.
The fee for a 2-hour initial consultation is $1000. The Prana office will contact you before booking your initial appointment to let you know if this will be recommended for you.
Follow up visits with Dr. Sadula
50-minutes: $500
25-minutes: $275
Labs and supplements are not included in the above fees; we will provide you information on accessing these as affordably and simply as possible after your initial appointment.
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Option 1: The prana patient package (highly recommended)
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*You may feel you already have a perfect diet and don't need a nutrition appointment. We get that. But nutrition appointments aren’t just about how to eat well; they are about tailored therapeutic strategies to support your unique plan. Many of my patients are very educated about nutrition but find tremendous benefit in having help implementing strategies specific to their health conditions
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Membership Cancellation
The following cancellation/rescheduling policies were created in order to protect the large blocks of valuable time that Dr. Sadula allows for every patient visit and to be fair to those on Dr. Sadula’s waiting list who would like an appointment. Please read the policies carefully so there will be no misunderstanding.
You are entitled to a full refund of your membership fee if you cancel your membership within 72 hours of joining the practice and have not yet submitted your intake forms or scheduled an initial appointment.
After 72 hours, if you choose to cancel your membership, you are entitled to a reimbursement of 50% of your membership fee if you have not submitted any of your intake forms and have not scheduled your initial appointment.
If you cancel your initial appointment after you have already submitted your intake forms, you will not receive reimbursement of your membership fee.
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There is a 14-day Cancellation policy for initial appointments, and a 72-hour Cancellation and Rescheduling policy for all follow-up appointments. We reserve the right to charge your credit card the full amount of the visit if it is not canceled or rescheduled by this deadline.
If illness, acts of nature, or other unforeseen circumstances prevent Dr. Sadula from being able to see you on the day of your appointment, you will be notified as soon as possible and an alternative appointment date will be determined.
All cancellations must be made through your account on the Patient Portal.
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Dr. Sadula is committed to being on time with patient appointments in order to prevent you, and other patients, from unnecessary waiting. If you arrive late to your appointment, your appointment will end at the scheduled time and you will be charged for the length of the scheduled visit. Similarly, if you have not submitted your medical records at least 72 hours prior to your appointment, the first 20 minutes of your appointment may be dedicated to reviewing your charts and additional appointment time may need to be scheduled to complete the full intake at a future time.
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Medical records can only be released with your authorization. It is your responsibility to obtain previous medical records from other physicians or health care providers that you wish Dr. Sadula to review. If you feel your medical records are pertinent to your appointment with her, please contact your physician or other health care provider to obtain these records and make sure that we have received them at least 10 days prior to your initial appointment.
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Your records can be sent via the patient portal.
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I do not accept health insurance, am not a Medicare provider, and do not assist in the resolution of insurance claims. However, I will provide patients with a receipt which you can submit to your insurance carrier and, when applicable, include appropriate medical codes in your records.
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Patients will be able to purchase most recommended supplements through Fullscript.com by using the patient portal at a 20% discount on the retail price for any supplements purchased there. There is no obligation, however, to purchase supplements through this practice. We will do our best to assist you in sourcing supplements that are recommended but are not carried by Fullscript. Overseas patients will need to do their own product sourcing, which can make it challenging to implement health plans at times, so please be aware of this.
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Electronic recording of appointments and/or conversations with our providers is strictly prohibited, unless Dr. Sadula has granted prior approval in writing to you. It is illegal and unethical to record a medical appointment without the knowledge of the medical provider.
If such recording takes place, legal action may be taken.
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Please note that Dr. Sadula is not acting as your primary care physician. As a result, she does not address urgent care or primary care issues.
She recommends that you have a primary care physician. If you have a serious health problem that requires immediate attention, you should call
your other doctors(s), call 911, or have someone take you to the nearest hospital emergency room.
If you notice an adverse effect from one of the components of your health plan, you should discontinue it and then email Dr. Sadula.
