A chronic health condition is a long-term illness that persists over time, often for months or years. Common examples include diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. These conditions are typically manageable and sometimes curable.

A complex health condition can be either long-standing or newly developed, but it involves multiple factors that make it more difficult to diagnose or treat. It often includes several symptoms or conditions that interact with each other, making it more challenging to pinpoint the exact cause. Examples could include autoimmune disorders or conditions with multiple unexplained symptoms.

Yes, both can be treated, but treatment may involve different approaches. Chronic conditions often require ongoing care, while complex conditions may require a more holistic and detailed approach to address multiple factors.

Instead of jumping straight into treatments, we focus on helping you fully understand your current state of health and the options available to you. This may include diagnostic testing to identify factors causing your symptoms, or providing clarity on treatment options to guide your next steps. 

For chronic or complex health conditions, understanding all the details and identifying the underlying causes is essential to finding the most effective path to better health. 

Once these causes are identified, the next steps may involve recommendations to specialists or other practitioners, both mainstream and complementary. Everyone will receive tailored recommendations, which may include a mix of practitioners or treatments.

The goal is to create a bespoke treatment pathway to achieve the best results.

Functional medicine aims to address the root cause of illness rather than just treating symptoms, with a focus on restoring balance and optimising function to prevent and treat disease.

It looks at the body as a whole system, considering factors like genetics, environment, and lifestyle choices that can influence health.

Instead of relying solely on medication, functional medicine uses a combination of diet, exercise, supplements, and stress management techniques to promote overall wellness and address underlying imbalances in the body.

After booking, you’ll be asked to complete an intake form about your health. Dr Singh will carefully review this information before your appointment.

Appointments last up to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of your condition and what you’d like to achieve. Dr Singh will recommend the most suitable duration during your discovery call.

Appointments can be in person or remote. Dr Singh recommends in person appointments where possible, but remote consultations are also effective. However, Dr Singh may request an in-person appointment if a clinical examination is needed.

We take a more comprehensive and holistic approach to your health:

• More time for you: Dr. Singh dedicates up to two hours for your initial consultation, unlike the often shorter timeframes with other doctors. This allows for a more thorough understanding of your health and more meaningful discussions about next steps.

• A holistic approach: Dr. Singh combines his extensive experience in general practice with functional medicine, addressing health issues through both medical and lifestyle perspective, which many other doctors might not offer.

• Impartial advice: We offer unbiased advice on all potential treatment options, giving you the freedom to explore every available path for your health.

• Specialist support for complex conditions: We specialise in chronic and complex health issues, providing you with the time and expertise needed to explore all the factors affecting your health. Our approach often includes diagnostic testing to gain deeper insights into your condition.

No, it’s entirely up to you how far you wish to proceed. After your initial assessment and recommendations, you can choose to follow up on your own terms, with anyone you feel comfortable working with.

Yes, Dr Singh collaborates with a range of practitioners and can refer you to specialists when necessary. You may be recommended to see multiple other practitioners to achieve the best possible outcome.