Comprehensive Naturopathic Telehealth Medicine in Iowa City

I have been seeing Dr. Patel now since October. I was struggling with many gut issues, extreme fatigue and etc, etc. I was very much unimpressed with my GI’s response to the worsening of my symptoms. Beyond my required colonoscopy I get every 3 yrs she is pretty useless. I wanted to go the functional medicine route because I have seen so many people I know Band-Aid symptoms instead of discovering the root cause that is creating the symptom. I didn’t want to continue the cycle, I wanted to irradiate it. Before seeing Dr. Patel I would blindly take supplements based only on what I thought I needed but I would not achieve the desired result. Since I have started treatment with Dr. Patel my health has done a complete 180. He ordered a few diagnostic tests and a lab. Then he gave me a treatment protocol that we adjust based on the progress/new results etc. His temperament is very approachable and easy to talk to. He really aims to educate on what you’re dealing with so you are very much in the loop on why he recommends certain things and how they work. I just bought a book he recommended. He also suggested to me when he was covering the labs that I record so I can reference later because he covers so much it could be confusing when thinking back on the conversation later. Dr. Patel is also always prepared for our visits, he doesn’t need to be reminded of everything we already covered and where we are now. Lastly, sometimes when I am working from home I won’t put makeup on or have some huge sweater. I wouldn’t typically go to the doctor like that but Dr. Patel doesn’t feel judgmental if I call into our appointment like that. I am so thankful for his efforts/treatment etc as well as Shelli who is the office manager. Shelli is extremely responsive and friendly if I want to reconfirm anything she reaches out to Dr. Patel and gets back to me in a very timely manner. I also had originally reached out to her in 2020 when my symptoms originally began and when it became apparent they weren’t going away I took the plunge. Shelli walked me through the whole process and practice each time I asked any questions. My only regret is not going sooner, great level of care and great results thus far. I finally am starting to be able to do the things I enjoy and feel like myself again! I am excited to continue to restore my health with Dr. Patel. I have recommended him to my good friend and I would recommend him to anyone who wants quality comprehensive care.

I began working with Dr. Patel 10 months ago for chronic GI problems. He had me complete several tests, from which it was learned that I had SIBO, leaky gut, and low T3 hormone. After years of working with conventional medicine doctors, who told me I seemed healthy or simply told me I had IBS, Dr. Patel finally identified the root causes of my severe GI issues. Dr. Patel proceeded to put me on an herbal SIBO protocol and prescribed me supplements to support my anxiety and thyroid problems. After several weeks with these new supplements, I noticed an improvement in my GI symptoms and anxiety. Additionally, Dr. Patel’s approach to chronic health problems is holistic, and he recommended I begin a program for reversing limbic system impairment in the brain, which is a driver of many chronic illnesses. At my last appointment with Dr. Patel, he introduced a supplement to improve leaky gut and prescribed me a hormone test. Overall, Dr. Patel seems to absolutely know what he is doing in dealing with chronic GI issues, and I am excited to continue working with him. If you are dealing with chronic GI problems that conventional doctors have failed to address, I highly recommend giving Dr. Patel a try.

I found Dr. Maura by the grace of God. I’ve had IBS for 20 years & suddenly 2 years ago I lost 20 pounds and was down to 84 pounds. Since I’m over 65 I was very concerned. I had consulted with 2 other functional/ holistic doctors but I didn’t have the confidence in either of them. One night I spent hours searching Holistic doctors nyc and finally found Dr. Maura. All the reviews were positive and patients were pleased with the results. In the last few months I’ve gained back the 20 pounds & feel so much better. You will not go wrong seeing Dr. Maura, she is sensitive, kind, supportive, patient- I’ve asked her so MANY questions- knowledgeable and just a genuinely sincere, caring person and doctor. Dr. Maura is what you would hope all doctors should be. I am so thankful for her!

I've had a great/positive experience working with Dr. Patel on gut health issues so far. The changes in my body are already noticeable after a couple of months of treatment, and I appreciate that Dr. Patel doesn't make me feel bad or like I'm falling behind if I slip up on my treatment plan every once in awhile. I look forward to continuing to make progress as his patient!

Thanks to Dr. Maura and her practice, my wife and I expecting a baby. I don't usually write reviews, but have to express my huge thanks and convey to anyone looking for a functional medicine practice that gives answers around infertility, this is the place. My wife and I both had issues: my sperm quality was low and our reproductive endocrinologist had no answers. My wife was struggling with PCOS and our reproductive endo was telling us there was no chance of a natural conception. Wrong. After working with Dr. Cavanaugh for a few months, my wife's hormones were in a totally different place – really her whole health picture turned around. I worked with Dr. Cavanaugh as well, in that period of time and my sperm quality increased dramatically. We were able to conceive naturally. It's sort of a miracle. Dr. Maura met with us as well during the months we were with the practice, and she was extremely helpful and knowledgeable as well. Shelli, the practice manager, couldn't have been more supportive on emails and testing. Can't recommend this practice highly enough.

Dr. Patel is awesome! I’ve been working with him for about a month and results are already showing in my skin and gut. He listens and explains things clearly so I feel like I truly understand what is going on. Highly recommend!

I've been working with Dr. Maura for the last year. I went to her initially to learn more about my body during aging, and to prevent chronic diseases. Dr. Maura was able to take my 23andMe genetic profile combine with blood analysis to examine potential inflammation markers. She told me which foods were good for my digestive system, and which I should avoid. If you are interested in integrative, preventive medicine, she is an INCREDIBLE doctor. I highly recommend her without reservation. You will not be disappointed.

Dr Maura has been extremely helpful for me. I've been working with her for about a year on chronic gut/digestion issues, and I've improved so much in that time. I appreciate that she did not push a long-term restrictive diet, as many other practitioners have done for me without attempting to treat the base issue. I was on a low-FODMAP diet as part of my treatment, but now I'm back to eating almost everything other than a few trigger foods. I would definitely recommend her if you are dealing with chronic health issues that other practitioners have not taken the time to address with depth and care.

Dr. Henninger is wonderful to work with. I felt I was being cared for by a highly skilled health care professional and also a healer. She is so dedicated to each patient and extremely thorough in her approach to healing. I did a 21 day cleanse under her care and she was thoughtful, supportive, and provided helpful insight and observations throughout the process. Her style is easy-going and non-judgmental.