What is the Metabolic Clinic?
A. There are many effective psychiatric medications that may have medically important adverse effects in a minority of patients. There are guidelines and protocols to follow to watch for the emergence of these side effects. Historically, however, psychiatric offices have not been designed and equipped to provide this important, medical monitoring. At Scott P. Hoopes, M.D. & Associates we have the staff and the appropriate space to provide this monitoring on site. This consists of our examination room staffed by our trained and experienced nurse practioner. If you are prescribed any medication for which monitoring is indicated, you will be referred to our on-site Metabolic Clinic. The items to be monitored are specific to each medication, but they may include laboratory tests as well as clinical measurements like blood pressures, weights and measurements of abdominal girth. We also provide dietary and life-style counseling to help you establish a balanced and healthy life. Medications t
