Our Approach to
Functional Medicine
Palm Beach Functional Medicine is Dr. Jason McCloskey’s flagship signature clinical program with a level of depth and specificity unmatched in modern healthcare. Our Functional Medicine program offers a personally-curated, wholistic initial care plan without compromises, followed by ongoing yearly follow-ups for optimal health surveillance. Please read and understand all the information below before submitting your application. For all specialty and supplemental services, we strongly suggest all of our patients be under the direct care of a local or Primary Care Physician (PCP) who manages day-to-day routine and urgent care.
Dr. McCloskey’s Functional Medicine private practice is limited to a very small number of patients. It takes tremendous time and energy for any healthcare worker to manage cases at this level of depth and specificity. The patients who typically do well working with Dr. McCloskey are highly motivated and dedicated to evaluating their cases in great depth. Successful management of such cases requires appropriate testing, diagnosis, ongoing care, financial commitment, and realistic clinical expectations.
Depending on the current clinic schedule and Dr. McCloskey’s availability, once an application is approved it can take between 2 and 8 weeks to see Dr. McCloskey in person as a new patient.
Step 1: Prospective Patient Application
Dr. McCloskey has a limited clinical practice and is growing in demand domestically and internationally. In response to the increased number of patients requesting consultations, he now implements a case review process to determine whether he is the right provider to support your health goals. This helps you avoid unnecessary travel time and expenses. To be scheduled for a case review you must complete our prospective patient application found here.
Once you submit your application, your patient advocate will review your materials and let you know if any additional information is required. Once your application is approved, we will reach out to schedule your case review appointment.
Once your case review is scheduled, you will be sent an online package including several health questionnaire forms and a detailed medical history. You will also need to submit any recent and relevant medical records, including imaging and laboratory results. Due to Dr. McCloskey’s limited schedule, only once an application is approved can we schedule the case review consultation.
Step 2: Case Review $300
For patients seeking to address a pre-existing diagnosis, chronic condition(s), or current symptoms only.
In preparation for the case review, Dr. McCloskey will review this information in detail and prepare comprehensive notes. The case review consultation is 60 minutes and can be scheduled in person or via video teleconference. The case review consultation is a stand-alone visit and nothing more is required at this time. The consultation is not a commitment or guarantee of becoming a long-term patient at our clinic. During the consultation, you and Dr. McCloskey will collaborate and discuss your proposed care plan options. The case review also provides a clearer sense of the overall cost estimate in managing your case. For those moving forward, the next step is scheduling your in-person comprehensive physical examination. Due to the time-intensive process of reviewing a patient’s extensive application materials, and preparing for and conducting a case review, there is a flat fee of $300.
To secure your appointment for your case review consultation, we require a non-refundable security deposit of $175. This deposit confirms your commitment to your scheduled appointment time and allows us to reserve the dedicated time and resources necessary to prepare for your visit.
Specific treatment recommendations are not discussed during the case review consultation. Only after having done the in-person physical examination and laboratory diagnostics is Dr. McCloskey able to create your customized care plan.
Step 3: New Patient Exam $350 + Laboratory Diagnostics
The new patient evaluation is the point at which the formal practitioner-patient relationship begins. After the case review consultation, Dr. McCloskey requires each new patient to travel to his clinic in West Palm Beach, Florida for an in-person new patient exam. He will not begin with a new patient on a remote basis. For out-of-town patients, a travel guide, including hospitality options, food, shopping, and activities, will be provided to you by our patient coordinator.
The examination is a rigorous evaluation and requires 2 hours of your time in the clinic. Dr. McCloskey will also spend approximately 6-10 hours before and after the appointment to develop a treatment plan after he has reviewed your health history, labs, new patient findings, and any additional new findings. Lab testing could run between $1,000-$10,000 during the first year, including follow-up testing, depending on the case. We do not provide insurance codes or insurance-related receipts for any medical testing that is arranged and billed through our office. The exact cost will be determined during your case review and examination based on your specific case and goals. For patients with Aetna and United Healthcare, insurance may cover some testing but not all.
After your new patient examination appointment, we will provide your sample collection kits in-house for your convenience. We ask international patients to schedule a few extra days in the area to take advantage of our specialty testing accessible only in the United States.
Step 4: Report of Findings, Health Coaching Follow-Up Appointments and Supplements
Follow-up appointments with Dr. McCloskey are scheduled for video teleconference or in-office, depending on your preference, location, and needs. After the initial examination, a patient is not required to return to the clinic except for future re-examinations.
Follow-up health coaching appointments are scheduled for 120 minutes for $300 each. Most patients typically need eight to twelve follow-up appointments in the first year. All appointments are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Nutritional supplementation costs may run between $500 and $3,000 during the first year, depending on the case. The clinic does not hold supplement inventory, however, we will send you a link to one of our virtual dispensaries for you to place your order with direct shipping. Our dispensary does accept HSA (Health Savings Accounts) and FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) cards. The card must have a 16-digit card number, an expiry date, and a security code to be entered at checkout.
Step 5: Ongoing Care
The overall costs for the first year of care usually run between $5,000-$10,000. Any ongoing care, if required, is substantially less expensive since fewer resources are required to evaluate and manage your continued progress or maintenance. Case management and costs are different for each patient depending on their unique needs. Typically, local patients will opt-in for an annual wellness physical and/or yearly wellness labs for continuous surveillance of important biometrics, while some patients opt for regularly scheduled, ongoing health coaching consultations.
Pricing Information
At Arete Health, our fees are thoughtfully determined based on our clinical standards and extensive market research. We believe in being transparent about how these decisions are made. Our fees reflect the time your doctor spends with you during your visit, the complexity of your medical condition, and any treatments provided. Additionally, our doctors go above and beyond the standard of care during your in-office appointments and dedicate significant time outside of your scheduled appointments to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes, including:
Maintaining detailed electronic health records
Extended appointment times in a 1:1 private studio setting
Reviewing your medical history and prior records
Developing a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan
Collaborating with co-managing physicians
Conducting medical research specific to your case
Preparing letters of medical necessity and authorization forms, when required
This additional behind-the-scenes work is integral to delivering the exceptional care you deserve.