Cindy Griffin, DSH-P, D.I. Hom.
Homeopathy Center of Houston
7670 Woodway Dr., Suite 340
Houston, TX 77063
Telephone: 713-572-0343
Fax: 713-953-0872
Email: Cindy@HomeopathyHouston.com
Website: www.HomeopathyHouston.com
Specialties: Homeopathy: Complex/Sequential
1. What are the primary medical specialties in which you were originally trained (e.g., pediatrics, family medicine)?
Alternative Medicine: Homeopathy only
2. Approximately how many individuals with autism have you treated, and what is the age range?
500-600; ages 18 months - 29 years old.
3. Do you usually have a waiting list?
Yes, 1 - 3 months.
4. On the average, how long do you spend face-to-face with a new patient for an initial consultation?
90 - 120 minutes
5. After the first consultation, what is the average length of an appointment?
30 - 45 minutes
6. Are your patients advised to use special diets such as GF/CF, SCD, low-oxalate, etc.?
Yes, prefer GF/CF, Raw, Vegetarian, Low protein.
7. Can you collaborate with other specialists we will be dealing with (e.g., gastroenterologists)?
I can, but it is the M.D.'s choice, always.
8. Are you willing to collaborate on treatment and testing with a child’s pediatrician if he/she is receptive?
Yes, I am not allowed by law to order tests. Homeopaths do no typically need tests.
9. Do you or anyone in your office speak languages other than English?
No
10. Are you willing to offer phone consultations for distant patients?
Yes, that is 90% of our clientele.
11. Do you provide any form of after-hours support?
Pager 24.7, manned by our homeopathic staff
12. Do you sell proprietary nutritional supplements or have a sales agreement with supplement suppliers? Do you sell supplements at list price or less?
We do sell proprietary homeopathic combinations. Supplements sold at list price.
13. Do you take insurance? If not, do you provide organized, coded insurance forms?
No, homeopaths cannot offer diagnosis; most insurance will not cover homeopathy.
14. Do you bill for laboratory tests done by commercial laboratories? How do you break down the fees?
15. Is there a reason you might not bill for an office visit?
Occasionally, for very brief, simple acute care questions.
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