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I felt so comfortable with Dr. Smithback... She's wonderful and I feel like I'm in very good hands with her. She answered all my questions, went over my labs with me and provided much needed information. I'll be happy to continue seeing her once or twice a year. I look forward to being as healthy as possible with her guidance.

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Dr. Biller is the best! Her knowledge and expertise has been perfect for my family and me.

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Torn mcl? No problem. Getting prp from nature and science and dr Smithback was a phenomenal experience. Highly recommend.

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Friendly & accommodating staff. I got a vitamin shot and was pleased with whole vibe of the office.

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Does this office facilitate EDTA IV chelation (along with vitamin C IV) in support of heavy metal detox and if so, what are the steps to getting started?

Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions! Our phone number is 858-800-2555.

I got my hysterectomy done 6 years back and kept ovaries. Do you help with hormone imbalances?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to us! We do have Naturopathic Doctors on staff that can help with hormonal imbalances. Feel free to give us a call at 858-800-2555 - we'll be happy to provide more information and answer any questions you may… 

Hi, what would be the price for the first consultation as I live far away from the doctors office?

Hello, our first office consultation fee is based on the amount of time spent with the doctor and ranges between $435-$550. A 60 minute appointment is $435, 75 minutes is $495, and 90 minutes is $550. If you live far from our clinic, we also have… 

Hello. Do you infuse newly operated patients after Bariatric surgery?

Hi Alicia, we do and would be to get you in for an IV as soon as today. :)

Do you have any doctors on staff that specialize in mold toxicity recovery?

Hi Stephanie, Thank you for reaching out to our clinic! We have multiple doctors on staff that would be able to help!… 

Do you accept major medical insurance coverage like BCBS?

Hi, Unfortunately, the state of California does not recognize Naturopathic doctors for insurance… 

Hi. Do you treat reoccurring ovarian cysts?

Hi Holly, Thank you for reaching out to our clinic, would be able to help! We recommend giving our… 

Do you treat patients who wish to resolve psoriasis and be able to get off biologics? My understanding is that as an autoimmune issue, the cause may be gut related. How would you address a patient with this issue?

Hello! Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your question. Our doctors have experience in auto immune conditions and GI issues. An initial appointment with one of our Naturopathic doctors is one hour long, going over your past medical history… 

Do you treat acne? I've gone to many dermatologist and they want to put me on accutane but I do not want to go on that harsh medication.

Hi Arely, thank you for reaching out to us with your request. Our doctors have worked with dermatology issues; using both food as medicine and additional treatment depending on your specific case. Our doctors like to view your circumstance… 

Hi, Do you work with skin conditions and nail beds to find out root cause like a few pinhole red dotes on belly area and white nail beds? Do you have MD-Holistic Dr's on…

Hello, we would love to try and support you as well as we can! Our naturopathic doctors have experience with skin conditions that most likely are caused by an underlying issue. In the state of California, our doctors are able to request x rays,… 

What can you do about the fatigue following Covid?

Hi Laura, thank you for your question. To address fatigue post covid we suggest IV therapy to replenish your body with the nutrients it needs to help heal, we also offer consultations with our Naturopathic doctors using a holistic and whole body… 

Do you work with chronic back pain, migraines, fatigue and inflammation? Also post cervical fusion pain?

Hello Shauna, Yes, we work with all of the conditions you listed. We have Naturopathic Doctors on… 

Will you be able to help a patient with stage 5 ESRD and a stent implant to stay off of dialysis?

Hi Koyel, thank you for the question! We would be happy to set you up with a free 10 minute phone call with Dr. Biller to discuss this and see if it would be something our office could help with.  Please call or text our office at 858-800-2555.

Hi , Do you treat systemic lupus erythematosus autoimmune and sturge Weber syndrome and severe glaucoma? Thank you

Hello Omar, thank you for reaching out! We can help treat those conditions and answer more specific questions that you may have. Give us a call at 858-800-2555 and we would love to speak with you!

My daughter has a abnormal cells in her knee with inflammation and they are saying that they want to treat it with chemo can you offer help?

Hello Karen, We do offer supportive cancer care at our office. We don't treat cancer though - but… 

Do you provide vit c IV for cancer patients?

Hello Arnold, thank you for reaching out to Nature and Science Medicine. We do provide High Dose Vitamin C IVs. They do require a G6PD lab test before the appointment, but you can give us a call at 858-8000-2555 and we would love to answer any… 

Do you deal with Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Hello Javier, thank you for reaching out to Nature and Science Medicine. We would love to help you treat Trigeminal Neuralgia and answer any questions that you have. Please give us a call at 858-800-2555, we are open Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 5 pm. Hope to… 

Do you treat Reactivated EBV and Hashimoto's (I have low numbers of TPO AB I was told) but I don't want that number to go up?

Hello Maggie, yes we treat this often at our clinic. We would love to schedule you with one of our experienced doctors, please give us a call for more information at 858-800-2555.

Do you treat for gut problems and autoimmune diseases? IBS-D, SIBO, or whatever it is. Sarcoidosis.

Good Evening, Yes we do. We would be happy to set you up with a free 15 minute appointment with one of our doctors to discuss what we treat at our clinic and our approach to… 

Do you treat thyroid disorders?

Yes, we have 2 doctors who treat thyroid disorders. If you would like to book an appointment, let us know!

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I've been seeing Dr. Samagh and his staff for several years for the bursa sac in my left hip. I'm…read morenot in need of surgery, but he was able to provide me with a shot to help with the pain. He was always professional, kind, and considerate. He then hired Garrett Bronken to join his staff. Garrett gave me my last few shots. Garrett too was wonderful. He's easy to talk to, and he advises you step by step what he's going to do for you with the shot. I also received a shot in my shoulder area recently from Garrett, as I injured my back moving a heavy object. I felt better the next day. Dr. Samagh's office manager, Christy, is very efficient and friendly. I am going to miss them all, as I am moving out of town. They are a great group. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for orthopedic and regenerative therapy. They are a wonderful group.

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