POTOMAC HEALTH & WELLNESS (PHW)
Patients Choice Whole Health Clinic
Hello & Welcome!
Potomac Health & Wellness (PHW) is a boutique whole health clinic for men and women. We offer accessible, high quality whole care for men and women. Our mission is to empower you to naturally restore your optimum health and rejuvenate your healthspan for maximum lifespan. Our core values are accessibility, quality, and transparency when it comes to your health. Highly attentive, patient-centered care that is comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated. Where patient empathy, curiosity, and patience all come together — one patient at a time. Our advanced medical insights and expertise result in superior patient health care outcomes — above and beyond that of conventional health care. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier, more resilient whole you. Learn more about us, our visionary health care approach, and how you (or someone you know) can truly benefit from better health care made simple.
NOTE: PHW is soon relocating to our new Tysons clinic — in close proximity to our current McLean, VA (US) clinic that will be closing in mid-February 2023. Our new Tysons clinic is located at:
Potomac Health & Wellness (PHW)
Monday-Friday
8:30am-12:30pm EDT/EST
1:30pm-4:30pm EDT/EST
Closed Weekends & Major Holidays
Opening Mid-February 2023
New patients and referrals welcome. We always look forward to saying hello. Click on the New Patients button below to learn more about becoming a patient.
MEET DR MALIK
Humera Malik, MD, DABIM
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
IFM Functional Medicine Practitioner
ILADS Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD)
Dr. Humera Malik is a distinguished, Board-certified Internist who has worked extensively in both inpatient and outpatient health care settings throughout the Washington, DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) metropolitan area. She is a wellpreneur who launched Potomac Health & Wellness (PHW) to provide high quality adult whole health care with a more personal touch. Dr. Malik completed her Internal Medicine residency training in professional affiliation with the New York University Langone Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Upon completing her professional medical residency, Dr. Malik attained her Internal Medicine Board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). She is actively licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia where she has practiced for over two decades.
Dr. Malik is a International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF) trained Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD). She has treated many patients with elusive Lyme disease and stealthy tick co-infections for almost two decades. Tick-borne Lyme Disease (LD) and co-infections are the most common vector-borne or insect-borne diseases in the US. Tick-borne pathogens are virulent and evade conventional detection while causing a wide spectrum of chronic medical conditions and illnesses. Many of Dr. Malik's Lyme patients present with an assortment of symptoms and issues to include: anxiety, brain fog, depression, abnormal sleep, abnormal weight, abnormal appetite, abnormal skin, as well as immunological, hormonal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Malik is also highly experienced in treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia (ME), functional gastrointestinal disorders, as well as, undiagnosed and long haul illnesses, including Long COVID-19. She embraces the challenge of complex patients, unexplained symptoms, and invisible illnesses.
Dr. Malik is a Functional Medicine practitioner who precisely identifies and treats the root cause of illnesses rather than just medicate-to-suppress symptoms. She is passionate about naturally restoring optimum health and revitalizing lifetime vitality through integrative diet and holistic lifestyle means. As a plant-based physician, she has successfully reversed chronic hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, prediabetes, and Type 2 diabetes where patients quit their dependence on pharmaceutical medications altogether. She believes that good health is not strictly defined by the absence of disease, but rather through a holistic balance of physical, mental, and social well-being. When she is not in the office, Dr. Malik enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends.
VISIONARY APPROACH
Root Cause Functional Medicine
Good health and lifelong wellness depend on the body's optimal natural balance. Total healing and health restoration are only possible when the root cause of illness or disease are precisely identified and treated. PHW follows the Functional Medicine (FM) clinical model — an evidence-based, biological systems approach to health care focused on preventing and reversing illness, as well as promoting lifelong wellness. We gather and analyze patient health data to assess the patient's overall health condition. We know that chronic medical conditions manifest differently for different people that is why we focus on your specific bio-individuality and health condition(s). We assess lab values, genetics, experience, lifestyle, and environment factors to precisely identify the core sources of the patient's condition. We methodically evaluate your unique core metabolism, bio-transformation, energy production, immune modulation, and hormonal regulation bio-markers. We work alongside the patient to re-balance their body’s core systems through diet, lifestyle and targeted medical-grade supplementation. We develop precise patient treatment plans — highly personalized road maps to include medical-grade nutraceutical and compounded supplements, holistic therapies, and specific dietary and lifestyle protocols to naturally reset your unique integrated core body systems. We treat your body's core systems so that nothing slips through the cracks to proactively prevent and reverse the risk of chronic illness, as well as promote extended wellness. When the root cause of illness are successfully treated, we find that patient symptoms typically resolve naturally. Personalized, precision, and preventative concierge care that you deserve.
Your Path To Longevity
PHW concierge care is for those patients in the know seeking greater insight into their healthspan to maximize their lifespan. Our concierge care is an exclusive offering for patients that prefer unrestricted, enhanced, precision specialty care — above and beyond that of conventional health care protocols. We integrate a wide assortment of conventional and proven integrative medical protocols including:
New patients and referrals welcome. Click on the New Patients button below to learn more about becoming a patient.
CONCIERGE CARE BENEFITS
For Patients Who Know Better
Patients in the know come to PHW for any of the following reasons:
If these reasons sound all too familiar then you are not alone. PHW is different. Discover our re-imagining of the doctor-patient relationship — as a relationship-based, whole health concierge clinic where our patients come first. Our patients are family and see us sooner rather than later — on their time and on their terms. One patient at a time. Signature VIP patient experience at every visit. For those who truly value their health and well-being as their top priority.
Better Health Care Made Simple
PHW offers unparalleled concierge care services for men and women, including our signature VIP patient experience and complimentary concierge patient perks that include:
Faster access, high quality, individualized care to restore your optimum health and rejuvenate your lifelong vitality. We are always here to help you because your health is a continuous journey that we are on together. PHW has successfully treated patients with an assortment of health conditions from all over. Our positive patient reviews are a testament to our unparalleled DSC concierge services and exceptional VIP patient experience. New patients and referrals welcome. Just click on the New Patients button below to learn more on how to become a patient.
CLINIC SERVICES
Comprehensive Health Care
Alternative Medicine
Botanical Medicine
Functional Medicine
Genomic Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine
Longevity/Anti-Aging Medicine
Nutritional Medicine
Preventive-Wellness Medicine
Clinical Evaluations
Employee Health
Executive Health
Integrative Primary Care
Medical Consultations
Nutritional Consultations
Wellness Consultations
Personalized Health Plans
Personalized Wellness Plans
Toxins Detoxification
Cardiovascular
Hypertension, high cholesterol, HDL/LDL, heart rhythm, heart function
Endocrine
Thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalance, Addison's disease, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Gastrointestinal
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's disease, Candida, leaky gut, gut flora
Immunological
Allergy, autoimmune, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic inflammation, food allergies, food sensitivities, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Infectious
Vector-borne diseases, Lyme disease, tick co-infections, long-hauler or long COVID (PASC)
Lifestyle
Weight, diet, energy, sleep, toxins detoxification, anxiety, chronic stress
Metabolic
MTHFR defect, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, obesity
Non-Specific
Mood swings, anxiety, depression, insomnia, cognition decline, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, POTS Syndrome
Rheumatic
Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia
Wellness
Fitness, nutrition, prevention, anti-aging, longevity
CLINIC FEES
Direct Specialty Care
PHW is a Direct Specialty Care (DSC) concierge clinic for men and women. DSC is an innovative healthcare model where we directly partner with you rather than restrictive third-party health insurance middlemen. We directly provide you with the most advanced specialty care services while bypassing third-party health plans from limiting us from what matters the most to you — your personal health and well-being. Health insurance operates on the traditional medicine model of illness and disease management, relying exclusively on expensive pharmaceutical medications, as well as hospital-based specialty procedures and surgery. PHW's whole health care model is totally different — we strive to minimize, if not eliminate altogether, patient dependence on pharmaceutical medications and hospitalizations. Our proactive model is focused on prevention and wellness for optimum healthspan, coupled with a totally holistic approach to your health. We practice at the most advanced levels; use the most latest treatments and technologies; and offer extended patient visits and provider accessibility that is beyond the scope of health plans coverage.
NOTE: At a minimum, a high deductible health insurance plan is highly recommended for unforseen catastrophic medical emergencies, requiring hospitalization or surgery; as well as ancilliary services, including lab tests, radiology or diagnostic imaging, etc.
Free Concierge Membership. No Surprise Fees
PHW is absolutely free to join. No concierge patient membership fees. Reasonable, transparent, flat fees per appointment. No blindsiding incidental charges, hidden or recurring fees. No complex medical bills. Pay for just for the concierge clinic services that you receive while having the flexibility and convenience to see us again on demand. Our concierge clinic fees are determined on a patient-by-patient basis to include:
NOTE: A one-time, non-refundable, initial appointment reservation deposit is required upon scheduling initial office visit appointments to be automatically credited towards initial concierge clinic visit fees.
NOTE: PHW concierge clinic fees are not inclusive of any optional health care administrative services fees, including third party medical records review, current medical records copies, third-party patient forms, disability determinations, dietary counseling, special reports, etc., that are solely the patient's financial responsibility. Patients are also solely financially responsible for all of their third party health care coordination services, including labs, pharmacies, imaging, etc.
LOCATION
Clinic
Potomac Health & Wellness (PHW) - McLean
6845 Elm STSTE 309
McLean, VA 22101 (US)
Closing mid-February 2023
703-448-1251
FAX-448-1257
M-F 8:30am-12:30pm EDT/EST
M-F 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT/EST
Closed Weekends & Major Holidays
Potomac Health & Wellness (PHW) - Tysons
8321 Old Courthouse RD STE 202
Vienna, VA 22182 (US)
Opening mid-February 2023
M-F 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT/EST
M-F 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT/EST
Closed Weekends & Major Holidays
Correspondence
Potomac Health & Wellness (PHW)
PO Box 5776
Arlington, VA 22205 (US)
TESTIMONIALS
BECOME A PATIENT
How It Works
NEW PATIENT
PHW Express Intake Form
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
DOES PHW ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS?
New patients and referrals are welcome. We see both men and women.
HOW DO I BECOME A NEW PATIENT?
New patients simply begin here to get started. New patients must provide our office:
NOTE: Patients must be punctual for all scheduled appointments. No show or tardy patients unnecessarily disrupt our practice and inconvenience both our patients and staff.
IS IT SAFE FOR OFFICE VISITS NOW?
All patients must wear protective face masks while in our clinic. Although it is safe for in-person visits, established patients may always opt for virtual televisits instead. Due to our stringent COVID protocol, early arrival patients must wait in the first floor main lobby or Sweet Bites cafe until 10 minutes before their scheduled appointment time to check-in at our office. Patients should not be accompanied by anyone else when entering our office.
NOTE: Please use CDC's Coronavirus Self-Checker to first determine whether you are safe for our in-person medical care. All current and previously symptomatic and asymptomatic infected patients, as well as those patients who were recently exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 infection must promptly notify our office as an urgent personal safety measure.
PHW has taken the necessary safeguards to maximize your in-office personal health safety including:
Refer to our Resources for more COVID-19 information.
DOES PHW OFFER COVID-19 TESTING OR VACCINATIONS?
PHW does not offer COVID-19 testing or vaccinations. As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues, always remain vigilant to avoid getting exposed or infected to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants that cause COVID-19 illness. Furthermore, take advantage of available local COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccinations to mitigate the risk of getting infected and further spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
RESOURCES
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