The bulk of women and men I consult with come from larger rheumatology practices with positive antibodies, vague symptoms and they would like someone to take a second look.
These individuals often do not fit classification criteria for an autoimmune disease, but may have positive ANAs/ENAs, Rheumatoid Factors, other autoantibodies, inflammatory markers or and ongoing concerns that have been have not been approached sensitively enough.
Naturopathic Doctors are licensed health care providers able to diagnose and prescribe in the state of Arizona, who prioritize the manipulation of environmental factors in addressing your disease process and investigation geared towards finding the root cause of your illness.
Primary symptoms investigated and diagnosed include:
Positive Antibodies/ANAs
Elevated Sed Rates/CRPs
Joint Pain, Back Pain
Fatigue and Brain Fog
Fevers/Chills
Dry Eyes/Dry Mouth
Headaches
Rashes, Skin Changes
Hair Loss
Muscle weakness and pain
Gastrointestinal issues
Conditions Dr. Mitchell treats in include:
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Centralized Pain Patterns aka “Fibromyalgia”
Hypermobility associated syndromes
Dysautonomia
Gout
Thyroid Disease
Lupus
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s Disease
Scleroderma
Lab tests and treatments
I differ a bit from some some of the local specialists in the area. For diagnostic testing I use:
- The Avise antibody panel through Exagen Diagnostics (Lupus, Rheumatoid, Sjogren’s, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Hashimoto’s)
- Internal medicine studies outside the usual sphere of rheumatology
Out of network testing ordered selectively below. As my practice style has evolved, these are no longer routinely ordered. Oftentimes not the best use of resources.
- Food Intolerance Testing
- Urine Organic Acids
- Parasitology/Dysbiosis via Stool PCR and microscopy
- Blood testing for Vitamin and Mineral status
- Infectious Disease studies
- Internal medicine studies as above
- 24 hr Urine markers for Heavy Metal Burden
An overview of the therapeutic modalities I may use in your case:
- Low dose naltrexone
- Disease modifying anti-rheumatic agents (DMARDS)
- Off label medicines with anti inflammatory effects
- Allergy medications
- Psychopharmacology
- Antibiotics and antifungals
- Antivirals
- Vitamins, minerals and herbs
- Nutritional modification
- IV nutrient therapy
- IV iron infusions
- Homeopathy
Where are you located?
Effective 01/23/2024 Dr. Mitchell will be seeing patients again at the following office location; 9700 N 91st St A-115, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Insurance and Costs
Dr. Mitchell does not contract with any insurance companies and is an out of network provider. We can provide you with a receipt of services that you may submit to your insurance company complete with the doctors NPI #, EIN#, Diagnosis Codes, and Procedural codes.
Cost for medical services:
- In depth history taking to identify triggers/perpetuators of autoimmune disease
- Physical Exam
- Ordering of labs and imaging
- Routine Health Maintenance and monitoring
- Prescriptions if we both agree and deem necessary
- Development of treatment plan (prescription or nonprescriptions), modifications and reassessment
Initial Consultations (90-120 minutes): $295
Follow up (45 minutes): $175
I am sensitive to economic burden and am in this profession to help. If the fees above would compromise basic living requirements (rent, food, gas, clothing, etc.) I am open to dialogue for a sliding fee schedule.
Dialogue is the prospective patient’s demonstration of need in the setting of good financial health. This means that patients who will be accommodated will demonstrate evidence that their resources are not being spent (evidence by last six months of bank statements) on things that matter little. You may email [email protected] for scheduling of said dialogue free of charge.
For every $20 that is reduced from the fee schedule above, the accommodated patient will donate one hour of their time to any of the organizations in any capacity needed below six weeks from their last scheduled visit at our office.
The Sjogren’s Foundation – https://sjogrens.org/
The Arthritis Foundation – https://www.arthritis.org/
The Lupus Foundation – https://www.lupus.org/
Let’s get going! Let’s get you healthier!
Please download and complete the new patient intake forms prior to your first visit.
AZIR New Patient Intake
You can call the clinic at (623) 632-1074 and schedule your visit over the phone or easily schedule it electronically here
Have further questions? Before making a financial commitment it is advised that you set up a free 15 minute discovery visit.
Please respect your time and the physician’s time. Discovery visits are not for asking for medical advice. They are strictly to ask questions of the overall clinical approach, practice philosophy, practice logistics, economics, etc. Thank you!
Any labs or past records you have please fax to 833-643-4239 or email to [email protected]