Santa Cruz Bioidentical Doctor - Christopher Hermanson, M.D.

About Santa Cruz Bioidentical Doctor - Christopher Hermanson, M.D.

What is Santa Cruz Bioidentical Doctor, Christopher Hermanson, M.D.?

Santa Cruz Bioidentical Doctor is a physician-run practice whose main work is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, often called BHRT. Christopher Hermanson, M.D., is the physician who prescribes. He trained in internal medicine, then practiced emergency medicine and ran a hospital based emergency medicine practice for several years before turning to hormone therapy. It gives his time in practice as 20 years.

Besides hormones, the clinic lists anti-aging medicine, medical weight loss programs and nutrition. Its hormone programs cover women and men, including perimenopause, menopause and andropause. The medication is compounded. A local pharmacy makes a tailor-made medication after testing that may include blood, saliva or urine. It does not name peptide therapy. It has offices in Santa Cruz and lists a second location, and its own descriptions also name Monterey, California.

This listing is for its Santa Cruz office at 740 Front St., Suite 250.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. The one cost it advertises is the first consultation, which it describes this way: "Call today to schedule your FREE Bioidentical Hormone Therapy consultation"

It does not say whether it accepts insurance, whether medication is included in any fee, or whether it offers financing, an HSA or a membership plan. Nothing is stated about cancellation.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether Dr. Hermanson writes and signs your prescriptions, and who handles follow-up if someone else is needed. Ask whether the medication is part of any fee you pay, and which pharmacy compounds it. Ask what the clinic means by bioidentical for the medication it would prescribe you.

Ask what follow-up visits and lab tests cost, whether visits can be done by video, and how to cancel or pause. The clinic sometimes calls the practice Evolved Medical, so confirm which name will appear on your bill. The weight loss program is listed, but the clinic names no medication for it and describes no program, so ask what it includes. The phone number is 800-775-4902, extension 610.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want hormone replacement from a physician who prescribes compounded medication, and you are ready to ask about cost before the first visit. If you are looking for peptide therapy or a named weight loss medication, the clinic does not show either, so ask before you book.

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