As a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 27 years of experience, Dr. Matthew Mintz offers comprehensive functional medicine services that blend the latest scientific research with a deep understanding of holistic care. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or looking to enhance your health, functional medicine offers an integrated, whole-person approach. Dr. Mintz serves those living in the cities surrounding Rockville, including Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and the larger Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas who are interested improving their health and longevity.
request an appointment
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a patient-centered approach that seeks to address the root causes of illness, rather than simply managing symptoms. Today’s medical model focuses on diagnosing and treating disease. Functional medicine applies the science of how the body heals. By considering the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence health, functional medicine provides a personalized treatment plan aimed at restoring optimal function and well-being. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, functional medicine tailors interventions to your individual needs, promoting true healing from within.
Conditions Treated with Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is effective in addressing a wide range of chronic conditions and complex health issues that often don’t respond to conventional treatment alone. Common conditions treated include:
-
Digestive Disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), and food sensitivities.
-
Autoimmune Diseases: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and other immune-related disorders.
- Inflammatory Diseases: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), persistent allergies, arthritic conditions.
-
Hormonal Imbalances: Thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, PCOS, and menopause.
-
Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health: Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and weight management.
-
Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia: Persistent fatigue, low energy, muscle pain, headache/migraine and other difficult-to-diagnose conditions.
-
Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, poor sleep, brain fog, and cognitive decline, which is often linked to inflammation and nutritional imbalances.
How Functional Medicine Works
At the core of functional medicine is the belief that understanding the interconnectedness of body systems leads to better diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Mintz will start by conducting a detailed health history, ordering advanced diagnostic tests, and considering factors like diet, stress, and toxin exposure. The goal is to uncover the underlying causes of your symptoms. Treatment often includes:
-
Nutritional and lifestyle counseling
-
Herbal and nutritional supplements
-
Detoxification support
-
Mind-body practices like stress management and sleep optimization
-
Personalized medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement
What is the difference between functional and integrative medicine?
Functional Medicine dives deep into understanding the root causes of illness by examining how genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors interact with your body’s systems. It focuses on personalized treatments that aim to restore balance and address the underlying issues, rather than just managing symptoms. Integrative Medicine, on the other hand, blends traditional medical practices with complementary therapies. It looks at the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and combines conventional treatments with alternative approaches like acupuncture, nutrition, and mindfulness. While the approaches are slightly different, there is substantial overlap, especially in terms of treatments. Dr. Mintz uses both functional and integrative approaches.
Why Choose Dr. Matthew Mintz for Functional Medicine?
With extensive experience in both traditional internal medicine and functional medicine, Dr. Mintz is uniquely positioned to offer a well-rounded approach to your health. His comprehensive care includes:
-
In-depth consultations that explore all aspects of your health
-
A collaborative approach, where your input is valued
-
Cutting-edge diagnostic testing to pinpoint imbalances
-
A focus on long-term health and disease prevention
You’ve come to the right place if:
-
You’ve been told “everything is normal.”, but you don’t feel well
-
You’ve prioritized healthy living, but if you’re still searching for that missing piece to your health puzzle
-
You’re tired of scouring the internet for clues that are confusing at best, and outright wrong at worst
-
You want to know what is right for you right now!
-
You are ready to feel better!
Schedule a Consultation Today
If you’re ready to take a proactive, personalized approach to your health, schedule a functional medicine consultation with Dr. Matthew Mintz. Together, we can create a tailored plan to help you achieve optimal wellness.