Lifespan Medicine

I was feeling ill the last couple days and was recommended I go to Lifespan and try an IV treatment of vitamins to get the boost I needed to fight off my cold. Plus it was less expensive than anywhere else.
I personally HATE needles (and most doctor offices), but when I went to Lifespan I was greeted by friendly staff who really cared about my service and when it was time to do the needle I barely felt it in the hands of the expert care giver.
A day later I feel up and refreshed and feel the IV was a big help to my overall recovery. A+

I’m a reasonably competitive tennis player who began to experience lower back pain in my mid-30’s that has gotten progressively worse over the last 4 years. Although I could play through my lower back pain for a long time, I reached the end of my pain threshold in the immediate aftermath of abruptly stretching right to make a volley 7 months ago.
As I hobbled back to my car after I finished hitting with my friend that afternoon, it occurred to me that I was in too much pain to continue playing tennis for a good while.
Alas, I stopped playing tennis for 4 months, and the immobilizing inflammation in my lower back hadn’t waned at all. I finally decided to get more proactive, and I heard about Regenokine treatments from a sibling of mine that benefitted greatly from them as well as testimonials from the likes of Kobe Bryant and other famous athletes that unequivocally say that Regenokine treatments/​injections diminished their joint pain considerably, thereby prolonging and revitalizing their athletic careers just when they had started to consider retiring from their chosen sport instead.
Given my passion for tennis and my wish to keep playing and improving, I had my Regenokine treatments under the care of Dr. Ben-​Roohi at Lifespan Medicine in Santa Monica, CA on October 5^th, 2015.
First of all, I want to share with you that Dr. Ben-​Roohi is a very knowledgeable, compassionate, sensitive, and results-​oriented spinal surgeon. I felt very at ease in his hands, literally! I received injections from him on 4 successive days in October, and I found the injections to be relatively painless. I attribute my feelings of relative comfort to the procedure itself, along with Dr. Ben-​Roohi and his nurse’s warm and reassuring bedside manner…
It’s been nearly two months since my last Regenokine treatment with Dr. Ben-​Roohi. After patiently waiting to resume playing tennis for 3 weeks after my last injection, I eagerly began to hit with friends, and then I started to play matches against solid opposition after that.
At this point I would say that the pain in my lower back is (on average) 75 percent less than it was prior to receiving Regenokine treatments from Dr. Ben-​Roohi. I even have days when I feel 85 percent well! On the other hand, I do experience days when my back flares up, and I feel only 40 – 50 percent better than I did prior to seeing Dr. Ben-​Roohi.
According to Dr. Ben-​Roohi and the doctor who invented Regenokine, Dr. Peter Wehling, people who receive Regenokine treatments almost always experience lots of positive days as well as days when their inflammation flares up again. The good news is that the people who experience flare ups recover from them far more quickly than they would otherwise had they not had Regenokine treatments.
As for me, I can personally attest to recovering much more quickly from the days when my lower back pain flares up as a result of having received my Regenokine injections a few months ago.
In conclusion, I want to say that Dr. Ben-​Roohi and Lifespan Medicine offered me an opportunity to turn back the clock and feel younger, more agile, and more mobile again on and off the tennis court. The only drawbacks to receiving Regenokine treatment for your inflammation, arthritis, herniated disks, or what have you is the cost: It is very expensive. In addition, the relief that the average patient receives from Regenokine treatment typically lasts only 2 – 4 years.
Regardless, I want to give Lifespan Medicine two thumbs up for their professionalism, thoroughness, and for their great results! Heck, I’m back to playing competitive tennis again!
I will say that I lost last weekend to a guy that I know that I can beat, and I left the tennis court feeling crestfallen and deflated…
But I digress…

I do like Dr. Read. I think she is a very nice person and seemed to know her stuff. As I reflect on my experience with Lifespan there is one big thing to caution everyone about. They saw that I had a need and they gave me something to fill the need rather than ask the question why is there a deficiency in the first place. As it turns out that question of why was important and by going to my normal doctor and an endocrinologist we asked the right questions and are going down a path to fix the problem rather than mask it.
I suggest that people think very long and hard before they go to a longevity doctor. I wish I didn’t waste my time and money.

I am shocked at the reviews here. I had gotten Dr. Read’s name from a friend and decided to give her a try.
First, a little background. I went into my regular family practice Doctor, whom I had been a patient for 7 years, because I was feeling tired, etc. She told me I was fine, despite me never having complained before. I was feeling annoyed when I bumped into a friend and she gave me Dr. Read’s number.
Appointments: I have always been able to make appointments easily online or by phone.
Parking: There is metered street parking, but a garage underneath as well.
Office: Staff has always been very friendly and not only greeted me but has offered and brought me drinks. I like that there is an outside waiting room and and inside, more private, waiting room. Place feels more like a medical spa versus a doctor’s office.
Doctor’s bedside manner: EXCELLENT! She takes the time to listen and thoroughly explains her thoughts and plans.
Results: OUTSTANDING. Every minor complaint I had, has been resolved. Further, she was so effective, that my husband was jealous and went in to see her and had the same experience.
Additionally, I asked her for a recommendation for a specialist for my son and had a fantastic experience with that doctor, too.
I would say the only cons are that she doesn’t take insurance and its pricey. But, it’s been worth it for my family.

Lifespan has changed my life. I have been involved with Lifespan for a year, and the knowledge gained from the consultations with nutritionist, Nicole Kuhl, has helped me to take better care of myself. This is not a weight loss program. It is a scientific method on how to eat the proper foods for each individual, as we are all different.
When I started the program in August 2013 I was experiencing back pain, knee pain, and hip pain, and weighed 248 lbs. at the time. With the expert guidance of Nicole, I was able to learn about my body and what it likes, and does not like. It was pretty easy to follow, and I discarded all of the foods in my cupboards, and refrigerator, that inflamed my body. I purchased the foods suggested and stayed with the program for the first four weeks. The results were almost immediate, and I had more energy which was sustained the entire work day. After four weeks, I decided to participate in a cleanse for three weeks, and it was so easy for me to digest the food and maintain my energy. The results were amazing and in those seven weeks I achieved my personal goal of 212 lbs. All of the pain that I had back in August of 2013 had disappeared by October. It was a result of eating the proper foods for me.
This program does not take much «discipline» as it only requires that we eat the foods that are most compatible with our systems. The one area where I may have required some discipline was in the portions of food that I was eating. I was able to gradually cut back the amount of food that I was eating, as I became satiated with less food.
I believe that it is important to include the consultations with the nutritionists as the information they can provide makes a big difference on how successful you may be with this program. Nicole was so helpful with me during the first few months of this lifestyle change. She is really positive, understanding and always encouraging. My wife and I are so happy we found Lifespan that we have recommended it to our families and friends (those who desire a healthier lifestyle). We also recommend they ask for Nicole as their nutritionist.
I know people who have spent years and thousands of dollars on weight loss programs (do not want to bash anyone here) that were unsuccessful. I consider this program a bargain as it will provide you information that you will carry the rest of your life.

Though Dr. Read and Nicole are great, sadly… this practice and everything about it is not. In fact, staff-​wise, it is by far the worst medical facility I have ever been to. Every Unilocal user should be aware that LifeSpan medicine is likely responsible for writing the majority of their good reviews. This practice is all about IMAGE and FIRST IMPRESSIONS… which we all know, does not last long. Fakeness fades.
I will start this off by addressing the elephant in the room (which every consistent client has noticed). Every time I have gone into LifeSpan medicine– they seem to have ALL NEW staff… and the old staff is gone! No exaggeration. LifeSpan changes out practically their entire staff every couple of months. It is curious to me that every time I have entered LifeSpan medicine I have not only been greeted by a new receptionist (and when asked about where the old receptionist went– receive responses like «oh, she no longer works here»)… but their nursing staff and support staff have also proven to be interchangeable. There is something fishy about this… and to be honest– I do not want my PRIVATE information being handled by so many random individuals who come and go. This is, and always has been, extremely concerning to me.
Another privacy issue– which I am sure has happened to be behind by back– I have heard the staff talking and bragging about celebrity clients. Not only that, but discussing their medical records, how much they pay and how many people they pay for. Though it was juicy news to overhear… I can’t help but to feel sad for the celeb who was the root of the conversation. No one’s privacy, especially medical and financial, should be discussed carelessly between staff.
This is not a practice to be trusted. Take your money, your business and your health care needs elsewhere. Behind closed doors, this business is operated in complete and utter fraud and chaos. I used to be a patient at LifeSpan medicine and I cannot tell you how many times I have heard management speak to patients and employees in disrespectful, degrading ways. I am completely disgusted by the lack of professionalism management has. Within the countless issues I have experienced with LifeSpan’s staff… un-​returned calls, promise of completion of basic tasks gone forgotten, wrong lab work ordered, insurance information being released without permission, nearly getting stabbed by their staff who drew my blood… and many more. One of the main issues has always been directly with the practice manager– Rachel. On one occasion, she ignored my calls and emails for 2 months straight (no exaggeration). Every time I would call and ask to speak with her, I would immediately be directed to her voice mail. At one point Rachel even answered the phone, pretended it was not her and directed me straight to her voice mail before I could even finish my sentence. Apparently she thinks that her clients are incompetent and lack basic ability to recognize voices? When I finally spoke with Rachel, after threatening to speak with her boss and her boss’ boss… she gave me attitude, brushed off my concerns and became very confrontational and passive aggressive. In the end, there was no solution to my problem (which was a mistake made by Rachel herself) and that is when I decided to take my business elsewhere. I was disappointed to do so, because I love Dr. Read. But I cannot, and will not, support a practice that is controlled by women like Rachel. This place is run by uneducated women who do not, and should not, have any control over a PROFESSIONAL medical facility. I have witnessed first hand the girls that work there make fun of patients and giggle about private and trusted information amongst each other. This is a business based on negativity, fraud and lies. They do not care about you or your health care needs. What does LifeSpan medicine care about? Money and Image. Behind every fake smile, is a completely unprofessional person who should not be trusted with your private information or your health care needs. As I said before, I used to be a patient here for 6 years. Though I love Dr. Read, I am extremely disappointed at the practice she chooses to associate herself with. I wrote a more detailed negative review one year ago– and somehow it has been removed. I am not sure how that is done… but something tells me the shady characters at LifeSpan medicine are behind it. Dubbing my review as a personal attack? I am not sure. LifeSpan medicine has a nice, fake front… they are really good at tricking you. You walk in and are blown away by the cleanliness and the friendliness of the staff. It’s so sad that it is all an act… I really had thought I found a Doctor’s office I could depend on. I would never be comfortable going there again– unless they fired Rachel and her «mean girl» staff. I really wish Dr. Read practiced elsewhere… or opened her own practice.

Dr. Dominique Fradin-​Read is like a breathe of fresh air! She is unlike any doctor I have ever met with. She meets with you on a real level, she listens and has genuine compassion and understanding for the patient. After meeting with dozens of unhelpful and disgruntle doctors. She has restored my faith in physicians.

I have been a patient of Dr. Read’s for several years now. I came to her with Hashimoto’s disease and out-​of-​control hormonal issues. After just one month of bio-​identical hormone treatment, I was a new woman.
I simply ADORE Dr. Read!!! Even if she moved her practice to another state, I would still remain a patient. You just don’t find physicians like her anymore — she doesn’t rush you out of the office; she speaks to you in terms that are understandable by a lay person; she is über patient with questions you may have, and… wait for it… she genuinely CARES!!! Oh, did I mention that she is brilliant and super sweet as well? I just love her and am so grateful to be one of her patients. Thank you, Dr. Read!!!

I am very familiar with the healthcare landscape of LA as a physician. Dr. Read is the best in the area for general medicine, anti-​aging, and health maintainence. She combines western and scientifically validated alternative care expertly. Her office treats you better than any interist’s office in the area.

Dr. Read is amazing. Quick summary:
–me, hashimoto’s and anemia, on track for fixing the hashi’s, the anemia’s cured.
–mother in law, literally brought her back from the brink of despair and extreme malaise with nutrition and supplements
–brother in law, feels 100% better after she helped him correct multiple and longterm issues.
–daughter, multiple health issues and chronic pain, Dr. Read identified two major issues that no other doctor ever mentioned as a possibility — and we are talking a LOT of doctors — and we’re on track for fixing them.
She’s amazing, caring, kind, smart, and funny.

If you have the money, go to her with everything, including just generally wanting to be as healthy as you can be.
If you have chronic pain or mysterious issues, go to her no matter your financial situation. She’s very aware of the finances, and is great with helping you as much as she can with as few visits as possible. She does phone visits for follow-​up also, which are cheaper.

I had the exact opposite experience of the previous poster. I don’t mind the fact that it is super expensive because my health and well-​being should be a financial priority. Dr. Read is quite charming, and I think she’s smart and knows her stuff. Her staff is nice enough, but the receptionist is a ding bat. I found her nurse to be arrogant, dismissive and quite rude actually. She recommends an army of medications and supplements with no in depth explanation. And, if you do ask too many questions, she is not happy about that. For the prices she charges, she should be a little more patient with people. I don’t think she’s a bad doctor, but I do think there are plenty of other options in LA and she’s nothing special. I definitely will be going elsewhere.

I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Read and her staff. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was in a real life Private Practice (the show on ABC). In my first appointment I spent a FULL HOUR with Dr. Read going over my entire medical history and my goals for the near future. Dr. Read’s nurse is amazing and also incredibly attentive to your needs as well. While LifeSpan is expensive, my health will be in their hands for the foreseeable future. They leave no stone unturned and are dedicated to helping their patients live the healthiest lives they can.
The only downside is that they don’t take insurance. They will, however, help you with any insurance needs and will do everything they can to get tests, etc. done with your preferred carriers to bring down any additional costs.
UPDATE: It’s been 5 months since my 1^st appt and after being sick for more than a year, I am FINALLY feeling better. Dr. Read got me on a great health plan and has continually checked in with me and my progress. I also love that I can email them through their website and Dr. Read herself calls me back with an answer. I’m on the path to recovery and I have Dr. Read to thank.
UPDATE: It’s been 18 months since I first saw Dr. Read. I’m finally healthy! Don’t be discouraged when you first see her and you’re not better in a month. Healing takes time and Dr. Read is a GEM.