Functional Medicine · Dr. Romanos Practice
Structured medical assessment for chronic, complex, or unexplained conditions.
Chronic fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or unexplained symptoms often remain unresolved in standard care. Not because nothing is wrong — but because the underlying mechanisms are not being analysed.
Indication
Process
Comprehensive medical history, symptom patterns, previous diagnostics. 60–90 minute initial consultation.
Only tests that are clinically meaningful — no screening panels without a hypothesis.
Clear priorities. No protocols. No supplement overload.
Philosophy
We do not work with predefined supplement lists or generic testing panels. Every step is based on clinical reasoning, individual presentation, and medical relevance.
What is not useful — we do not do.
Context
| Standard | Our Practice |
|---|---|
| Symptom-focused | Root-cause analysis |
| Short consultations | In-depth clinical assessment |
| Routine labs | Targeted diagnostics |
| Trial-and-error | Structured plan |
Expertise
Unlike many functional medicine providers, this approach is grounded in internal medicine. Clinical reasoning takes priority — not protocols, not trends.
Assessment by a board-certified physician — not a coach, not an algorithm.
Integration of standard and extended diagnostics.
Focus on the 1–3 key drivers behind your symptoms.
Objective parameters — not guesswork.
Diagnostics
Thyroid, iron metabolism, inflammatory markers, micronutrients, omega-3 index. Targeted by clinical hypothesis — not as a panel.
Stool analysis for gut flora, inflammation, leaky gut, and pathogens. For persistent digestive complaints when standard results offer no explanation.
Cortisol daily pattern, oestrogen metabolites, testosterone, melatonin. For burnout, PMS, menopause, or sleep disorders.
Differentiated immune profile for recurrent infections, chronic inflammation, or autoimmune suspicion.
Expectations
Focus Areas
Energy loss, exercise intolerance, persistent exhaustion — systematically assessed.
Bloating, intolerances, IBS — treating causes, not symptoms.
Cycle, stress, thyroid, menopause — precise analysis, not guesswork.
Insulin resistance, weight, lipid metabolism — identifying metabolic drivers.
Acne, eczema, chronic inflammation — investigating internal causes.
Brain fog, poor concentration, declining performance — root causes, not workarounds.
Costs
The initial consultation and basic blood work are covered by mandatory health insurance (KVG). Specialist analyses such as GI-MAP or DUTCH test are private services — costs are always discussed transparently in advance.
FAQ
Functional medicine does not replace conventional medicine — it complements it where standard approaches reach their limits. We systematically analyse the mechanisms behind your symptoms.
The initial consultation lasts 60–90 minutes. Lab results are available within 5–10 working days, followed by the results discussion with a concrete treatment plan.
Initial consultation and basic blood work are covered by mandatory health insurance (KVG). Specialist analyses are private services — we discuss everything transparently in advance.
No. You can book an appointment directly online. You are welcome to bring any existing results.
Yes. Our diagnostics and treatment are based on current scientific evidence and clinical experience — not blanket protocols.
That is valuable information in itself. We will advise you honestly — whether a different investigation is needed or whether conventional treatment should take priority.
From the practice
Female patient, age 38
Three doctors, three times "blood values unremarkable." Our extended panel showed: ferritin 14 µg/l, vitamin D 18 ng/ml, subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH 4.8). After targeted supplementation and thyroid adjustment: energy levels significantly improved within 8 weeks.
Male patient, age 52
Years of recurring bloating and joint stiffness. Gastroscopy and rheumatoid factor unremarkable. Functional diagnostics revealed: reduced zonulin markers, histamine intolerance, vitamin B12 deficiency despite meat consumption. Elimination diet and B12 supplementation brought significant improvement within 6 weeks.
Anonymized case studies from our practice. Every patient is individual.
Costs & billing
The medical consultation and standard lab work are covered by mandatory health insurance (KVG). Extended functional analyses (micronutrient panel, hormone status, cortisol day profile) are supplementary services from CHF 200 to CHF 500, depending on scope. We discuss exact costs before the examination — no surprises.
If your symptoms remain unexplained, continuing the same approach will not lead to different results. A structured medical assessment creates direction.