Blue Star Integrative Medicine

About Blue Star Integrative Medicine

What is Blue Star Integrative Medicine?

Blue Star Integrative Medicine is a naturopathic family practice in Bend, Oregon. Its prescribers are Dr. Laurie Grisez, N.D., ND and Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D. Both trained at Bastyr University. It has offices in Bend and has been providing care since 2005.

Medical weight loss is one of its listed services, and it names GLP-1 medication. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is another. Longevity medicine appears in its articles but is not a listed service, and peptide therapy is not among its services. The rest of its list includes Direct Primary Care, routine exams, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, physical therapies, counseling, lab and diagnostic testing, buprenorphine for chronic pain, and referrals to specialists. Its Medicinary dispensary makes custom herbal and homeopathic formulas in the office and sells supplements online.

This listing is for its Bend office at 25 NW Louisiana Ave, Suite 100.

What does it cost?

A new patient visit is $300, and standard visits run $100 to $250. For ongoing care, the Direct Primary Care membership is $150 a month, or $1,500 paid as an annual prepayment. New members pay $300 for the first month and then $150 a month. It does not publish cancellation or commitment terms for the membership.

It is out-of-network with insurance. It provides a superbill and receipt after the visit so you can submit the claim yourself, and payment is due at the time of service.

It does not publish prices for medical weight loss or hormone therapy, and it does not say whether medication is included in any price. Ask for a written quote before you book.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which prescriber handles weight loss or hormone care. It does not say.

In its own words: "We prescribe compounded and pharmaceutical medications." Ask whether the medication you would be prescribed is brand-name or compounded, and what each option costs.

Ask whether a monthly fee includes medication. Ask what lab work and follow-up visits cost on top of the visit fee, since lab testing is listed as a service without prices. Ask how a membership ends. Ask whether telehealth is available, because it does not say. And because it lists two addresses in Bend, confirm which office you will visit and which phone number to call.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want naturopathic primary care paid out of pocket, with a membership or a per-visit fee, and you are comfortable asking which doctor will prescribe before you commit. It suits someone who wants herbal, homeopathic and nutrition options next to conventional labs and prescriptions. If you need a published price for medication-based weight loss or hormone therapy, it is worth calling for a quote before you book.

Sources: bluestarclinic.com/weight-gain-from-common-medications, bluestarclinic.com/longevity-medicine-the-science-of-living-longer-healthier-lives, bluestarclinic.com

Services Offered

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 – 5:00 Friday: 9:30 – Noon Evening & Weekend Appointments Available by Request

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