Personal Ayurvedic Consultation

• The Gerson Institute would like to announce that Dr. Scott Gerson has resumed in-person office medical consultations and private Panchakarma treatments In Dunedin, FL. Both N. Palm Beach and NYC consults are currently on Hold.

• The practice will be limited to 25% of the normal patient capacity. This means Dr. Gerson will be able to see only two patients each day, Monday through Saturday.

• The facility will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected following the current CDC recommendations for health care facilities each day to ensure safety.

Who Should See An Ayurvedic Physician

Dr. Scott Gerson has been practicing clinical Ayurvedic Medicine for more than thirty years and is now well-known for specializing in diagnostically difficult cases which are generally referred to him through conventional physicians, other alternative health care providers, and word of mouth. Ayurveda offers an excellent approach to many conditions and diseases for which modern medicine has no solution. No condition is too small for Ayurveda. Symptoms and illnesses should be addressed if they are causing distress of any kind.

Dr. Scott Gerson’s medical practice is unique in that he is both a highly qualified and extremely well-informed internist, as well as, one of the most experienced and credentialed Ayurvedic physicians in the United States. Both perspectives are employed in order to address your particular condition in the most prudent and comprehensive fashion.

All patients are examined in the traditional Ayurvedic manner which includes nadi pariksha (Ayurvedic pulse examination), marma point assessment, and a number of other gentle diagnostic procedures. Dr. Gerson will also perform a problem-focused conventional physical examination (i.e. blood pressure, listen to your heart and lungs, examine your tongue, eyes, ears, palpate your abdomen, etc). In addition, if warranted, blood tests, urine tests, cardiograms, CT scans and other modern diagnostic tools are used to clarify one’s condition.

As in any authentic Ayurvedic medical practice, treatments as detailed below, may include:
herbal therapies, dietary recommendations, ongoing yoga therapies, meditation practices, lifestyle modification, massage and other forms of body-work, Ayurvedic marma and needling therapies, and individualized detoxification programs.

Ayurvedic Recommendations: What To Expect

Following the physical examination, you will sit down with Dr. Gerson and formulate an action plan. As you speak with Dr. Gerson, you will discuss with him what you are comfortable and uncomfortable with and what seems realistic to you. Together, a plan will be refined until arriving at a regimen you want and are able to follow and adhere to. There will be both short-term and long-term plans discussed with small steps in the beginning encouraged.

Recommendations are made based on the individual's medical condition, body type, and on the seasons. Recent scientific advances regarding specific conditions are also incorporated into the regimen when applicable. Below are some of the recommendations used in Ayurveda.

Preparing For An Initial Ayurvedic Medical Consultation

Once mutually committed to your initial consultation, please email The Gerson Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine your complete medical history and life story. Include what you recall about the period before you were sick, your earliest memories of the illness, your family dynamics, your goals in life, how your digestion has been lately, your work and living situation, your significant personal relationships, and any other factor you feel might be impacting your health. Naturally, everything will be kept strictly confidential.

Ayurveda places a large emphasis on the mind and emotions. Be aware that you may be asked some personal questions by the doctor but you are not obliged to discuss anything that makes you uncomfortable. However it is likely that Dr. Gerson will probe into how you feel about your condition, what thoughts and emotions are connected to it, your earliest memories of the illness, and how it affects your life and relationships.

If you decide to consult with Dr. Gerson, it is a good idea to organize your medical history and your questions in writing a day or two beforehand and bring those notes with you. If there is time, try to obtain a copy of any blood tests or other relevant procedures you had in the last 1-2 years. If you cannot do this it is not a problem.

In preparation, you may be requested to perform some simple at home procedures, simplify your diet, and wean off caffeine (does not apply to everyone) and sugar (applies to everyone). You also should try and get a good night’s sleep the night before but no specific dietary guidelines are necessary for your visit.

If possible, wear somewhat loose-fitting clothing. You will also be asked to remove your shoes before entering the consultation room. .

Also, please complete the New Patient Registration Form and bring it with you to your visit (For telephonic consultations you can scan and email to us).

Private Panchakarma Treatments

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Fees - Locations - Cancellation Policies - Scheduling

In-Person Consultation: by appointment
New Patient Consultation (1st visit): 2 hours; $400
1st Follow up New Patient Consultation (2nd visit): 2 hours, $400
Established Patient Visits (1 hour): Dunedin Office: $325; New York City Office (1 hour): $400
Telephone/Zoom/Skype Consultation: by appointment. 60 minutes; $300

GIAM Dunedin Office
602 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin, Florida 34698
Tel: (727) 371 -1000

North Palm Beach Satellite Office (Currently on Hold)
11951 US Highway 1, Suite 105, North Palm Beach, FL 33404
 Tel: (727) 371 -1000

New York City
NYC Office, Select Office Suites:1115 Broadway (entrance on 25th St.) NY, NY 10010 All NYC appointments are 1 hour and cost $400 if paid via Zelle. Payment may also be made by credit card or Square both of which carry a 3% bank surcharge fee ($12). 

If necessary you may also be asked to meet with a Patient Educator for additional instructions at no additional charge. As we are all aware, this is in stark contrast to seeing conventional physicians who are required by contract to see most patients for no more than the standard designated time (usually 7.5 minutes) and who use only pre-defined standard-of-care medical interventions (drugs, surgery, radiation, CT scans, MRI's, and then usually more drugs!). This would be funny if it wasn't sadly true.

GIAM does not participate with insurance companies including Medicare or Medicaid. When medical clinics bill health insurance companies directly, the providers are required to become participating providers. The physician must sign a contract that gives the insurance company the power to decide which services the physician will and will not provide and the fees for those services. Insurance companies are not focused on preventive medicine or holistic healing and generally do not pay for them. They are heavily invested in the conventional medical model that relies on pharmaceutical drugs and surgery. In contrast, GIAM follows the traditional Ayurvedic medicine model that addresses the underlying causes of your symptoms with personalized comprehensive dietary, herbal, mind-body, exercise, self-care, and lifestyle recommendations.

If you are a Florida resident you can use your health insurance to be reimbursed for all or part of your consultation with Dr. Gerson in Florida. Dr. Gerson is an out-of-network provider. We collect all fees at the time of service and provide you with a detailed invoice (or “superbill”) for you to send to your insurance company. Most patients receive reimbursement for a significant portion of their out of pocket costs. Massage oils, herbal medicines, and panchakarma therapies are not covered.

In New York, Dr. Gerson functions only as an Ayurvedic Consultant and not a physician so you will not be able to submit to your health insurance for reimbursement. However, you may be able to use the invoice along with a Health Savings Plan or to apply to your Health Savings Account for health care deductions.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted by either telephone or email.

For Dunedin In-Person Appointments: 24-hour cancellation policy. Within 24 hrs. there is a fee of 50% the cost of the consultation. If we are able to replace your appointment with another patient, there is no charge.

For New York City and N. Palm Beach In-Person Appointments: Since Dr. Gerson is flying in or driving 3 hours each way and paying for travel, office space and hotel accommodations our policy for these appointments is much different. There is a 14-day cancellation policy. This means that if you cancel your appointment within 14 days of your scheduled appointment you will still be charged the full amount for the appointment. Furthermore, appointment fees are not transferable to another date. This includes weather, illness, and acts of God. If we can replace your appointment (which is sometimes possible) there will be no cancellation charge and a full refund will be issued. Please be certain you can keep these NYC appointments when you book them.

To schedule a consultation, cancel, reschedule, or have your questions answered regarding fees and costs please call (727) 371-1000 , email us at giam@gersonayurveda.com or click here to contact.

Conditions Treated:

Abdominal Distention
Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux
Acne
ADD/ADHD
Allergic Sinusitis
Alopecia
Anemia
Anorexia
Anxiety, fright
Anosmia (loss of smell)
Arm Pain
Arthritis
Atrial Fibrillation
Attention Deficit Disorder
Atypical Chest Pain
Back Pain
Bad Breath
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchitis
Bruxisum
Bursitis
Cancer Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataracts
Central Retinitis
Cervical Pain
Cervical Spine Syndromes
Chest Pain
Cholesterol Regulation
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Headaches
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Cluster Headaches
Colitis
Common Cold
Complex Pain Syndromes
Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
COPD
Costochondritis
Cough
Crohn's Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Depression
Dermatoses
Diabetes Mellitus I/II
Diarrhea
Discogenic Disease
Diverticular Disease
Drug Detoxification
Dry Skin
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery (bacterial)
Dysmenorrhea
Eczema
Edema
Emotional imbalances
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophagitis
Facial Paralysis
Facial Tics, Spasms
Fertility issues
Fibroids
Foot pain
Frozen shoulder
Gastric Hyperacidity
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal
Gingivitis
Gout
Headaches
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes Type I/II
Herpes Zoster
Hiccups
High Cholesterol
Hip Pain
HIV/AIDS
Hodgkin's Disease
Hot Flashes
Hyperacidity
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Idiopathic Palpitations
Infertility
Insomnia
Intercostal Neuralgia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Disorders
Kidney Stones
Laryngitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Lower Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Syndrome
Lupus Erthymatosus
Lyme Disease
Medial Epicondylitis
Memory Problems
Menieres Syndrome
Menopausal Symptoms
Menstrual regulation
Migraines
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Spasms
Myasthenia Gravis
Myofascial Syndrome
Myopia
Nausea
Neck Pain
Neuralgias
Neurogenic Bladder
Nocturnal Enuresis
Obesity
Occipital neuralgia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Pain Management
Panic Attacks
Paraesthesia
Paralysis After Paralytic Ileus
Parkinson's Disease
Pelvic inflammatory Disiease
Pelvic Pain
Periarthritis Humeroscapularis
Peripheral Neuropathy
Phantom Pain
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Post-surgical pain
Post Traumatic Ileus
Postoperative Ileus
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prevention of illness
Prostate Enlargement (BPH)
Prostatitis
Pruritus
Psoriasis
Rashes
Raynaud's Syndrome
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhinitis
Rosacea
SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Sciatica
Sequelae of CVA’s
Seventh Nerve Palsy
Severe Hyperthermia
Shoulder Pain
Sinusitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Disorders
Smoking
Sperm Quality & Motility
Sport Injuries
Sprains
Strains
Stress
Temporal-mandibular
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow
Tinnitus
TMJ Syndrome
Tonsillitis
Toothache
Tremors, Tics, etc.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urticaria
Varicose Veins
Vertigo
Vomiting
Whiplash
Wrist Pain
Yeast Infections