Working With
Dr. Joe
My Functional Medicine practice is located in New Orleans, LA. I am Board Certified in Family Practice and licensed in Louisiana and Texas - patients living in these states can work with me either in person or via telemedicine.
If you live in other parts of the country, I can treat you following an in-person visit to establish care. (International patients are seen via telemedicine, without the need to travel.)
Initial Appointment
Dr. Joe thoroughly reviews all cases prior to being seen, so all appointments can be as productive as possible.
Your first visit is 45 minutes long and is focused on identifying the root issues driving your health concerns and planning treatment. This visit costs $500.
Follow-Up Appointments
Follow-up appointments cost $250 and are 30 minutes long. If you need more time, 45 minute appointments are available for $350.
Some patients only need a few visits to get back on track, while those who have been sick for years may take more time. Dr. Joe's priority is to help you heal as quickly as possible. Most patients follow-up every 4 weeks until they are well.
Can Dr. Joe Help Me?
Yes! Dr. Joe has helped patients in more than a dozen countries, for over a decade. This experience has helped Dr. Joe identify the best tools from functional and traditional medicine. He frequently helps patients who have struggled despite already working with other doctors because of his practical, and unique approach.
Listen to stories of successful patients here, or check out his youtube page for interviews, talks and patient conversations.
How long will it take to feel better?
Dr. Joe's priority is to help you heal as quickly as possible. Most of his patients with SIBO or chronic GI issues generally feel 75% better within 4 months. Metabolic issues such as diabetes responds quickly to treatment and improvement is seen in weeks. Patients who have more complicated illnesses such as mold toxicity, generally feel better month after month, but full recovery takes more time.
Do I Need Labs Before Being Seen?
No labs are required before being seen - your history and current symptoms are the most important pieces of information needed in determining how to get you better. To save you money and time, he recommends bloodwork and testing on a case-by-case basis.
Dr. Joe is happy to review any labs or imaging that you have already done prior to your visit (simply upload these documents to the portal).
Will my insurance company reimburse me for your fees?
In most cases, yes! I am considered an "out-of-network" provider to health insurance companies. To get reimbursed for my fees by your insurance, contact your insurance company and ask for their "out-of-network" medical claim form. Then on request, I'm happy to provide you with a document called a superbill that contains all of the medical codes pertaining to your office visits. Finally, you sumbit the claim form and the superbill to your insurance.
More information can be found here.
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About
Dr. Joe Mather, MD, MPH & TM
I am a Medical Doctor practicing in New Orleans, LA where I see many patients suffering from complex and chronic diseases.
Because so many people struggle for years trying to recover their health, often spending thousands of dollars chasing dead ends, I'm passionate about making functional medicine cost-effective and practical.
I graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine and the School of Public Health in 2011 and completed my training in Family Practice in 2014. I treat many conditions but have expertise working with GI health, mold and heavy metal toxicity. When I'm not working with patients you'll find me playing with my three kids, exercising, meditating or playing the drums.