Dr. Caitlan Gignac, Naturopathic Doctor in San Jose, CA

About Dr. Caitlan Gignac, Naturopathic Doctor in San Jose, CA

What is Dr. Caitlan Gignac?

Dr. Caitlan Gignac is a naturopathic practice in San Jose, California, based at Naturopathic Family Health, 1688 Willow St. Unit C, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95125. The practice is mainly naturopathic medicine, and Dr. Caitlan Gignac is the only person named as a prescriber. In its own words: "I have a general family practice and see many different medical conditions, but my specific clinical focus is in women’s health, hormone balancing, stress management, and mental health."

It offers nutrition, botanical medicine, natural supplements, lifestyle counseling and lab testing. Its intramuscular nutrient injections most often include vitamin B12, B Complex, magnesium and vitamin D. Its lab testing covers standard blood markers and functional tests for adrenal function and hormone levels. Hormone Therapy is listed as a service without a description. A menopause article on the blog says bioidentical hormone replacement can be considered when diet, lifestyle and herbal medicine do not give enough relief, with benefits and risks discussed first. Google lists it as an alternative medicine practitioner, with a 4.8 rating from 16 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for any service, including injections, supplements, lab testing or follow-up visits. The first step is a complimentary 10 minute phone consultation. It does not say whether it bills insurance, whether it offers telehealth, or whether it has membership or financing terms. Ask for every cost in writing before the first visit, and ask whether any fee includes medication.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether the practice prescribes medication at all, since it does not say. If you are considering hormone therapy, ask what it involves, which forms are used, and what history and lab work are needed before starting. Ask whether it is bioidentical, and who makes the decision about dosing.

Ask what the injections, supplements and lab panels cost, and whether lab work is billed separately from visits. Ask what follow-up visits cost and how often they are usually needed. Ask whether it bills insurance, and whether any part of care can be done by phone or video. Ask how cancellation works for any package or plan. Finally, ask for its office hours, since none are listed.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a naturopathic family practice focused on women's health, hormone balance, stress and mental health, built on nutrition, herbs, supplements and lab testing. It also suits people who want every price and prescribing detail in writing before they commit.

Sources: drcaitlangignac.com, drcaitlangignac.com/about, drcaitlangignac.com/services, drcaitlangignac.com/contact

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