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.
Please note! I am not a board certified Rheumatologist. If you prefer an MD or DO, excellent! But, that is not me. Rather, I am a naturopathic physician with specific interest in rheumatologic disease.
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
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
- Prescription and not prescription antimicrobials
- Vitamins, minerals and herbs
- Nutritional modification
- Homeopathy
Where are you located?
Inside Viva Medical Suites 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. Upon request, we can provide you with a receipt of services that you may submit to your insurance company. This is not guarantee of reimbursement.
Cost for medical services:
Initial consultation: $450 per visit (60-90 min office, electronic)
Consultation cost: $350 per visit (45-60min office, electronic, phone)
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.
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.
Any labs or past records you have please fax to 833-643-4239 or email to infoazir@protonmail.com