Primary Care from Our Functional Medicine Doctor

Understanding Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is the practice of getting to the “root cause” of disease, which goes far beyond chasing and treating symptoms. Our discovery involves an in-depth exploration of your health history, gaining an understanding of your current diet, lifestyle and environment, and gathering insights through appropriate lab testing.

In functional medicine, there are no “cookie cutter” treatment plans. We believe each individual has a unique pathway to optimal living. Based on the findings from our discovery phase, we’ll work together to design an individualized treatment plan that addresses your unique health goals and needs.

Together, we’ll help you attain and maintain whole body wellness, enhancing each of the 5 Pillars of Health & Wellness©: Medical, Physical, Mental, Aesthetic and Spiritual Wellness.

The Functional Medicine Difference

We’re often asked if functional medicine doctors are the same as “regular” doctors. We’re glad you asked!

Our functional medicine doctor, Dr. Castel Santana, is a MD with a degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Maryland and has practiced as a board-certified family medicine doctor for more than a decade.

Dr. Cas also undertook the rigorous requirements to become a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine® (IFM), which is the only organization providing functional medicine education and certification programs that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Is Functional Medicine for You?

At Evoke 5 Medical Center, we welcome patients 12+ who are committed to achieving and maintaining optimal health. The functional medicine approach goes beyond treating symptoms, and there is often no “magic pill” that fixes everything instantaneously.

Functional medicine treatment plans often involve lifestyle changes, including sleep, diet and exercise, as well as incorporating appropriate supplements, detoxification protocols, and a variety of other natural approaches. While prescription medications are sometimes warranted, we take time to evaluate the possible effective options before pulling out the Rx pad.

The people who often find functional medicine successful are those who are frustrated with the health care they’ve been receiving, are seeking root cause answers and real, long-lasting results, and want to explore a better way to feel better.

Conditions Our Functional Medicine Doctor Treats

Our functional medicine doctor takes a holistic and individualized approach to diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of health issues, including:

• Chronic diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain
• Digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease and food sensitivities
• Hormonal imbalances including thyroid disorders, adrenal fatigue and reproductive hormone issues
• Metabolic disorders like obesity, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance
• Mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and ADHD, as well as neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease
• Allergies, sensitivities and intolerances, including food allergies and environmental sensitivities
• Cardiovascular health, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis
• Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne
• Chronic fatigue and energy-related problems
• Stress and adrenal health, including adrenal fatigue and burnout
• Women’s health and hormonal issues, including menstrual irregularities, menopause and fertility

Going Beyond Treating Disease

While functional medicine can effectively treat existing conditions, our primary goal is preventing illness, promoting overall wellbeing, and optimizing your health! Our functional medicine doctor does that by providing:

• Lifestyle and nutrition guidance, including personalized recommendations on diet, exercise, sleep and stress management
• Identifying risk factors using advanced testing and a thorough assessment of your health history
• Nutrient optimization, involving assessing and addressing nutrient deficiencies and imbalances in the body
• Detoxification support to help the body eliminate harmful substances and reduce the toxic burden
• Optimization of gut health, including supporting a healthy gut
• Stress reduction techniques to lower the risk of numerous health problems, including cardiovascular disease and mental health issues
• Regular health assessments and screenings to detect issues before they progress to advanced stages

The Tools in Our Toolbox

As your primary care functional medicine doctor, we utilize cutting-edge treatments that focus on optimizing brain, gut, hormone and cellular function, and incorporate the most effective bioidentical and biohacking options. Services offered by our functional medicine doctor includes:

• Functional Medicine Primary Care
• Lab Testing
• Gut Testing
• Environmental Toxin Testing
• Micronutrient Testing
• Genetic Testing
• IV Therapy
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Peptide Therapy

Functional Medicine Insurance Coverage

We are happy to bill insurance for office visits. Our office currently accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Cross is only one of the companies we are working with, and we expect to add more accepted insurance companies as arrangements are finalized.

We encourage you to confirm your coverage with your insurance company prior to your appointment.

Please note that we are only able to bill insurance for office visits. All other services are to be paid for by the patient at the time of service. We are happy to provide an estimate prior to your service; contact us to learn more or to request an estimate.

In-Office and Virtual Appointments

There are several opportunities to collaborate with Evoke 5 on your health:

• We are seeing patients in-person at our functional medicine clinic in Oklahoma City.
• We also offer online functional medicine consultations for anyone looking to optimize their overall wellbeing – regardless of where you live.

Contact us to learn more or to schedule your appointment.