When I lived on the west coast I had worked with a functional medicine MD and he helped me incredibly with my autoimmune condition. The philosophy of a function medicine MD is to treat the underlying causes of your symptoms -- usually with holistic methods like supplements rather than standard medications. So when I moved back to NYC I was looking for this type of doctor to continue to my treatment. Surprisingly there weren't that many. I stumbled upon Dr. Rahav through an online search and unknowingly hit the jackpot. She is a gem -- as a doctor and as a person. She knows her stuff inside and out and will take the time to explain the reasoning for her treatment plan. She listens well and does a thorough first time evaluation. All appts -- first time and follow ups -- are an hour long! You heard that right, an hour! This allows her to understand what's going on with you and/or do an assessment of how your treatment is going. And she makes you feel heard and taken care of.
She is very responsive via her website email portal and her office staff is helpful and friendly. Her Wellness Center is a wonderfully inviting space (with a really cool Himalayan Salt wall that acts a natural air purifier) and hosts various alternative practitioners such as a naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist to name a few.
If you have a complicated condition or have not felt better through standard doctors' treatments or want to try a more holistic approach to treatment, Dr. Rahav has the expertise to help. And she has the warmth to make you feel like you're talking with a friend. A one-of-a-kind doctor! read more