Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Santa Cruz
Testosterone.
Fatigue, lower drive, slower recovery, and a sense of not quite being oneself are among the reasons men are evaluated. Care is laboratory-guided and followed in person.
Testosterone
Evaluated, then treated when it is indicated.
Labs come first: morning testosterone, repeated to confirm, with the tests that explain the cause and keep treatment safe. They are drawn at Quest Diagnostics, near home for most patients.
Dr. Hermanson reviews the results with you in person, treats when history and labs support it, and follows dosing and monitoring labs himself.
Fees: a $275 non-refundable deposit toward the $550 initial consultation, which covers ordering pre-visit labs, then $175 per month. Medication and Quest labs are billed separately. Cash-pay, no insurance billing, no cancellation fees.
Questions
How is low testosterone diagnosed?
With morning blood tests, repeated to confirm, plus labs that look for the cause and keep treatment safe.
What are the treatment options?
Treatment is individualized and discussed at your consultation.
Will testosterone affect my fertility?
Testosterone can lower fertility. If you want children, say so at your consultation, and options will be discussed.
What about risks and monitoring?
Every treatment has risks, which are reviewed with you, and labs are checked at regular intervals.
Do you take insurance?
No. H Medical is a cash-pay practice and does not bill insurance.
Are follow-up visits in person?
The first consultation is in person in Santa Cruz. Existing patients can have online follow-up visits when an exam is not needed.
New patients
Free phone consult.
A short call to see if the practice is a fit.