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ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine
Rina S Kapoor, MD, ABOIM
Integrative Medicine & Functional Medicine located in Glen Mills, PA and serving Philadelphia Main Line, Delaware County, Chester County, and the surrounding Philadelphia, PA area
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ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine provides personalized health care to adults in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Main Line, Delaware County, Chester County, and the surrounding areas. Led by Rina Kapoor, MD, ABOIM, their team views each patient as genetically and biochemically unique and believes that the body can protect and regulate itself with proper support. They offer holistic, evidence-based medicine using an approach that identifies and treats the root causes of illness and disease.
ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine combines up-to-date conventional medicine, genetic testing, alternative treatments, advanced technologies, nutrigenetics, and ancient healing methods to treat each patient individually. Each customized plan is designed with the goal of achieving sustained, better health.
ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine may be ideal for patients who have seen multiple providers with no answers, received conventional medical care with no relief, struggle with anxiety and depression, weight loss, or want an alternative to traditional treatments for conditions like fatigue, autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance, or digestive issues.
Our Mission
At ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine, we combine the most up to date evidence-based medicine with advanced laboratory testing to create a personalized path to optimize the health of our patients. We individualize treatment plans by formulating customized nutrition plans, herbs, supplements and lifestyle approaches to create a roadmap to health. Health is a journey, and it is always not linear.
Our goal is to transform the way you view your health. Better health and a better you is POSSIBLE!
Why Choose ARA
Our practice is the perfect place if you:
- Have been to multiple doctors and can’t seem to get answers or have had a doctor who has told you your labs are "normal" but you continue to feel unwell
- If you have ongoing IBS, SIBO, and other digestive issues
- Are you suffering from autoimmune disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol and want other options to conventional treatment
- Keep trying to lose weight but no matter what you do it just won’t budge
- Have anxiety or depression
- Find yourself with PMS, hot flashes, low libido or other hormonal issues
- Don't want to take medication without trying a less invasive approach first
- Have been on medication and are experiencing side effects
- Feel fatigued chronically or have lack of energy
- Are burdened by the cost and inefficiency of reactive or band-aid medicine
- Want to optimize your health
- Are suffering from the lasting effects of COVID and want to improve your health
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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Dr. Kapoor is a great physician that always puts me at ease and takes my concerns seriously.
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Dr. Kapoor is very thorough, compassionate and caring. I would recommend her for anyone as their doctor.
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Always feel comfortable with her and know that she will give me the best of care.
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Dr Kapoor is totally awesome. She's beautiful and always help take care of me no matter what the situation may be. I'm blessed to have her as my doctor."
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Dr. Kapoor has welcomed me into the world of integrative and functional medicine with such genuine care, attentiveness, compassion, and deep understanding of the body.
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Dr. Kapoor was attentive, professional, and demonstrated a strong expertise in both the understanding of, and sharing knowledge about, the immune system.
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Could not be any happier with Dr. Kapoor. She finds out what is going on and takes the steps to get you healthy. Highly recommend.
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Could not have been happier with my first visit with Dr. Kapoor. She has an outstanding personality and allowed enough time to discuss all of my concerns. I’m so thrilled
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Dr. Kapoor is wonderful! She is so thorough, so kind, and so honest.
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She takes the time to understand my health and recommended the right tests to learn more. During my visit, she was extremely patient. She is truly a doctor who cares.
Location
1786 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Suite 100A
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Phone: 610-358-3300
Fax: 610-557-1957
Office Hours
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