Hormone and Wellness Services Near Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley and La Jolla

The City of San Diego describes Carmel Valley as a master-planned community along the Interstate 5 corridor, and lists Carmel Valley in Council District 1, one of the two council districts that include La Jolla. Our La Jolla location, in what the city calls the western edge of its north coastal region, is the SDBody clinic for Carmel Valley patients.

SDBody does not have an office in Carmel Valley. Carmel Valley patients visit the La Jolla clinic, and the Mission Hills clinic is available as an alternative.

Founded in 2018, SDBody is a physician-led practice for hormone and wellness care. In La Jolla, a new patient’s care starts with a clinician’s review of goals, symptoms, history and other clinical information, and that review settles whether an exam, testing or a treatment evaluation comes next.

La Jolla services for Carmel Valley patients

The La Jolla clinic provides everything listed below. A clinician explains candidacy, evidence, risks and monitoring for each medical service before starting.

Testosterone replacement therapy

The La Jolla testosterone replacement therapy page has been medically reviewed by Dr. Shawn Vedamani, MD. Its approach to low testosterone starts with lab work, usually more than one blood draw, and reads the numbers with symptoms, medical history and current medications in mind. A provider also goes over cardiovascular considerations, red blood cell count and fertility before treatment begins.

There is also a testosterone replacement therapy page for Carmel Valley patients.

Hormone replacement therapy

SDBody’s hormone replacement therapy can include testosterone, DHEA, thyroid, estrogen and progesterone care, with creams, injections, pills or patches as possible routes. SDBody presents men and women separately and uses the same physician evaluation for both.

Labs

Labs are drawn on site in La Jolla. After medical staff explain the Hormone, Core and Advanced panels, a clinician confirms or adjusts the patient’s pick. Use the lab assessment to compare panels, or read about diagnostic labs in La Jolla.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and PEMF therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at La Jolla starts after a clinician has looked at candidacy, protocol and monitoring. PEMF therapy is also available in the clinic’s PEMF suite.

Medical weight loss

The medical weight loss process opens with a clinician going through weight and health history, earlier attempts, any medications or conditions affecting weight, and the patient’s goals. If a medical plan is appropriate, follow-up and progress tracking are explained.

Peptides and IV and NAD+ therapy

A physician evaluates candidacy, evidence, safety and monitoring for peptide therapy. IV and NAD+ therapy happens under provider oversight in the La Jolla IV Lounge.

Wellness at La Jolla

At La Jolla, wellness options include red light therapy and the infrared sauna and cold plunge. Saturdays and Sundays are reserved for wellness services. Cryotherapy is available at Mission Hills.

First visit

1. Intake. A conversation about goals and what feels off.
2. Lab draw. Staff help the patient choose a panel.
3. Consultation. A clinician explains the results in context and the options that follow.
4. Next steps. When care is appropriate, the clinician goes over the plan, alternatives, risks and monitoring.

How it works has the full description.

Who sees patients at La Jolla

All three of SDBody’s providers see patients at La Jolla and at Mission Hills. Meet the providers.

• Dr. Shawn Vedamani, MD, Co-Founder and Medical Director. A board-certified anesthesiologist with an MD from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and more than 10 years of experience, he founded SDBody in 2018.
• Dr. Alex Roher, MD, Co-Founder. A board-certified anesthesiologist in San Diego practice since 2012 who still practices anesthesiology.
• Brooke Stearns, PA-C, Lead Medical Provider. A physician assistant with more than 9 years of experience who began in emergency medicine and now works with men and women on hormone optimization, weight management and longevity care.

Visiting SDBody La Jolla from Carmel Valley

SDBody La Jolla
7710 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 401-2383

Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 3pm
Saturday and Sunday: wellness services only

Get directions to SDBody La Jolla, on Fay Avenue. Because weekend times for wellness services are not published, a call to the front desk is the simplest way to confirm them.

SDBody Mission Hills provides the same hormone care, with separate hours and phone number, for patients who prefer it.