Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About MedPodLA
Performance medicine goes beyond conventional healthcare that simply manages symptoms or disease. It's a precision-based approach that optimizes your physical and cognitive function through personalized protocols designed to address root causes of fatigue, brain fog, and diminished vitality. Unlike traditional medicine, we focus on optimizing rather than just maintaining—helping you perform at your peak in every area of life.
Traditional healthcare is designed to identify disease, not optimize function. At MedPodLA, we measure what others don't, target what others miss, and deliver results others can't explain. We provide high-touch, concierge-level care with protocols precisely calibrated to your unique biochemistry. While your regular doctor might tell you everything is "normal," we recognize that normal isn't optimal—and we're committed to helping you achieve the latter.
Most patients report significant improvements in energy levels (92%) and reduction in brain fog (85%) within 60 days of starting their personalized protocol. Many experience enhanced sleep quality, improved body composition, better recovery, and increased mental clarity. However, results are as individual as our patients—which is why we continuously monitor and refine your protocol based on your specific response and goals.
Absolutely not. While many of our patients are high-performers in their fields, our approach benefits anyone experiencing symptoms of suboptimal health—brain fog, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, trouble losing weight, or diminished vitality—who wants more than what conventional medicine offers. If you're committed to feeling your absolute best, regardless of your profession, MedPodLA is designed for you.
Unlike many anti-aging clinics that focus primarily on aesthetic outcomes or offer one-size-fits-all hormone protocols, MedPodLA delivers truly personalized medicine based on comprehensive data analysis. We don't just chase youthful appearance—we engineer healthspan extension through precision interventions that optimize cellular function, neurological performance, and metabolic efficiency. Our approach integrates cutting-edge peptide therapies, strategic hormone optimization, and cellular energetics within a framework that adapts to your unique biochemistry. While improved appearance is often a welcome side effect, our primary focus remains on optimizing how you feel, think, and perform.
Questions About Our Services
Peptide therapy utilizes specific amino acid sequences that work with your body's own signaling systems to enhance cellular function and regeneration. Unlike pharmaceuticals that often override natural processes, peptides work more harmoniously with your biology, targeting specific pathways related to tissue repair, immune function, brain optimization, and more. We customize peptide protocols based on your unique needs and health goals, selecting from a range of peptides with different mechanisms and benefits.
Unlike hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which introduces external hormones to supplement declining levels, peptide therapy works through unique signaling mechanisms that enhance your body's natural processes. Peptides are specific amino acid sequences that target cellular communication pathways, stimulating regeneration, optimizing function, and addressing root causes rather than simply replacing what's missing. This precision approach often results in fewer side effects while delivering more comprehensive benefits across multiple systems—from cognitive function to cellular energy production.
Our approach to hormone therapy focuses on restoring optimal balance using bioidentical hormones that are structurally identical to those your body naturally produces. Unlike conventional hormone replacement that often uses standardized doses, we precisely calibrate your protocol based on comprehensive testing and your specific symptoms. We continuously monitor your levels and response, making micro-adjustments to achieve optimal results while minimizing potential side effects. This personalized, data-driven approach significantly enhances both safety and efficacy.
Standard nutritional advice follows a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to account for individual biochemical differences. Our nutrition strategy begins with comprehensive testing to identify your specific metabolic patterns, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammatory triggers. We then create a personalized nutrition protocol that works synergistically with your other treatments to optimize cellular function, energy production, brain performance, and body composition—rather than simply focusing on calories or general guidelines.
Our sexual health protocols address the physiological foundations of sexual function rather than just treating symptoms. For men, this may include optimizing testosterone and other hormones, improving vascular health, enhancing nitric oxide production, and addressing psychological factors. For women, we focus on hormonal balance, tissue health, blood flow enhancement, and neurotransmitter optimization. We use a combination of peptides, hormones, nutritional interventions, and lifestyle strategies tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Our weight loss and body composition protocols target the underlying physiological factors that often sabotage traditional approaches—including hormonal imbalances, metabolic inefficiencies, inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and cellular energy production. Rather than focusing solely on calorie restriction, we create personalized strategies that optimize your body's natural fat-burning capabilities while preserving or enhancing lean muscle. This science-forward approach leads to sustainable results rather than the temporary changes seen with conventional programs.
The therapies we recommend are supported by scientific research and clinical experience. Peptides are naturally occurring amino acid sequences that work with your body's own signaling systems rather than overriding them. Dr. Ghiyam carefully selects and calibrates all protocols based on your specific health profile, ensuring both safety and efficacy. We continuously monitor your response and make adjustments as needed.
Questions About Getting Started
Your journey begins with our comprehensive onboarding ($500), which includes an in-depth consultation, lab testing, health analysis, and your first personalized protocol. After this initial phase, you'll transition to our annual membership ($2,500), which provides unlimited lab reviews, quarterly consultations, monthly check-ins, and continuous protocol refinement. Throughout this process, you'll receive concierge-level support without rushed visits or surprise fees.
While everyone's response timeline is unique, most patients report initial improvements within 2-3 weeks of starting their protocol. These early changes often include more consistent energy levels, improved sleep quality, and enhanced mental clarity. More substantial transformations in body composition, cognitive function, and overall vitality typically emerge between 8-12 weeks as your body responds to the precision interventions. We carefully track your progress through regular check-ins, adjusting your protocol as needed to optimize results.
The difference lies in our precision-based, data-driven approach. Most wellness interventions are generalized rather than personalized, addressing symptoms rather than underlying causes. At MedPodLA, we conduct comprehensive biomarker analysis to identify your specific imbalances and optimization opportunities—often finding issues that standard testing misses entirely. We then design protocols that target these precise areas, integrating multiple therapeutic approaches rather than relying on single interventions. This strategic, root-cause methodology explains why patients who've "tried everything" often find success with our protocols.
MedPodLA operates outside the constraints of insurance-based medicine, which allows us to spend more time with you, run more comprehensive testing, and recommend therapies based on efficacy rather than insurance approval. While our services are not typically covered by insurance, many patients use HSA/FSA accounts for eligible expenses. The investment reflects the personalized, high-touch nature of our care—and the value of truly optimized health.
While our physical location is in Los Angeles, we currently serve patients throughout California and Nevada through our comprehensive telehealth services. Our virtual consultation and monitoring processes maintain the same precision and personalization as our in-person care. Lab testing can be arranged near your location, and all protocols are shipped directly to you with clear instructions. Telehealth patients receive the same concierge-level support, regular check-ins, and protocol refinements as local patients. For those who prefer in-person care or require certain treatments that can't be administered remotely, we can accommodate visits to our Los Angeles facility.
If you're tired of feeling tired, frustrated with brain fog, concerned about premature aging, or simply know you're not performing at your peak despite "normal" lab results—and you're committed to a proactive, personalized approach to health—MedPodLA is likely an excellent fit. The best way to determine compatibility is through our initial consultation, where we can discuss your specific goals and challenges.