Perimenopause and Menopause Evaluation
Welcome! If you're navigating the transitions of menopause or seeking help with the many new challenges faced in midlife, you've found a practice that truly understands. Our integrative concierge practice offers a different kind of care – one that uses medical expertise as the foundation for a highly personalized and holistic approach to optimizing your health in midlife.
Why Choose a Board-Certified Internist?
In today’s society, we are overwhelmed with an abundance of conflicting information and unqualified sources on menopause that can make it difficult to know where to turn for reliable support. As an Internal Medicine physician and Perimenopause and Menopause specialist, I prioritize providing my patients only the latest evidence-based guidance for their individual health concerns. My treatment plans combine the latest in menopause research with medical treatment of the whole body, including metabolic health, mental health, and bone health. Treatment is individualized, and patients often require a combination of hormone and non-hormonal interventions to optimize their health during the menopause transition and beyond.
As I don’t profit from the individual sale of any interventions or medications, I am motivated only by providing my patients the most reliable and safest treatments for their specific health concerns. Direct physician access and unrushed appointments allow me to partner with you to ensure you feel supported and empowered to navigate this chapter of your life with confidence, grace, and success.
Perimenopause Evaluation
What to Expect During Your Evaluation
Optimal health doesn’t happen with rushed clinic appointments, checklists, and templated care. We listen to our patients, personalize their care, and provide convenient access. A woman’s health evolves continuously through the perimenopause and menopause years, and we are here to guide you through every step of that journey.
Visit 1:
The initial visit includes:
60- 90 minute comprehensive review of medical history and symptoms with Dr. Kumar
A full physical examination to establish a baseline understanding of your health
Ordering of any necessary labwork and testing. This can include hormone testing, metabolic markers, or bone density tests
Visit 2:
Review of test results and a holistic review of how perimenopause or menopause is affecting your health.
A personalized treatment plan that aligns with your lifestyle and wellness goals. This can include
Safe, evidence-based Hormone and Non-Hormone Therapy Options
Specific guidance and coaching on important wellness concerns, including Mental Health, Sexual Wellness, Sleep, and Nutrition and Fitness
Prescriptions for necessary medications
Guidance on avoiding non-expert and predatory misinformation, helping you avoid costly and ineffective products or “quick fixes” promoted by non-experts
After the Comprehensive Evaluation:
Regular follow-up appointments for symptom review, medication adjustments, and discussion of any new concerns
Convenient direct access to Dr. Kumar for questions, advice and prescriptions as needed in between visits
NOTE:
Our office does not contract with any insurance companies or bill insurance companies for any services. A Superbill will be provided upon request that can be submitted for insurance reimbursement.
No-shows or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice (during business hours) will be charged the full cost of the visit. Please call or text us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Symptoms and Concerns We Treat
PerimenopauseMenopause
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Mood disorders, including Depression and Anxiety
Premenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Menopause Management in Cancer Survivors
Headaches
Insomnia
Weight Gain and Metabolic Health
Osteopenia
Low Libido
Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
Skin and Hair Changes Associated with Perimenopause
Genital and Urinary Symptoms of Menopause
FAQ
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For your first appointment, Dr. Kumar highly recommends booking an in-person visit. She performs a detailed physical assessment, including a pelvic exam (Don’t worry - It’s much more comfortable than a traditional pap smear!). A face-to-face visit sets the stage for a comfortable and trusting relationship between the doctor and patient. Subsequent visits can be completed virtually (via secure video conference) or in-person at her clinic.
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Yes! Dr. Kumar is available for home visits for new patient evaluations to Houston neighborhoods including the Memorial, River Oaks, Heights, Bellaire, and West University areas for an additional fee. If you would like to schedule an in-home consultation, please book a meet and greet with Dr. Kumar for more information.
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As a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in primary care medicine. She provides basic preventive care services and management as part of her comprehensive care for patients who do not have a separate PCP. For management of more complex chronic conditions, she may need additional visits to allow appropriate management., This will be discussed at the time of consultation. She also works closely with her patients’ PCP’s and Ob-gyn physicians to coordinate care.
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No, Dr. Kumar does not profit from the sale of any medications, supplements, or unproven procedures. She works closely with her patients to help them understand their options based on their individual priorities, insurance coverage, and budgets. Because she uses evidence-based proven medicine to direct her care, most medications are FDA-approved and may be covered under insurance benefits.
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Although each individual’s health journey is unique and requires a different level of support, Dr. Kumar recommends that patients plan to work with Dr. Kumar for at least 6 months to 1 year in order to allow her to effectively create and implement a collaborative and integrative plan for optimal midlife health.
