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If bloating, reflux, IBS or chronic stomach pain hasn’t improved with standard care, a root-cause evaluation can find what routine tests miss. Jeffrey Dach, MD is an integrative physician in Davie, Florida who looks for the drivers behind digestive symptoms, such as SIBO, low stomach acid, gluten reactions, nutrient deficiencies and thyroid disease, then builds a treatment plan around your lab results. As South Florida digestive health specialists, our team works alongside your gastroenterologist rather than replacing one, so you get thorough diagnostics and a plan aimed at lasting relief.
Acid Heartburn is not always too much acid. Some patients have low stomach acid, H. pylori infection or long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use that limits absorption of vitamin B12, iron and magnesium. We test before treating, then target the cause.
(Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) SIBO is a frequent, often missed driver of IBS-type bloating, gas and altered bowel habits. A hydrogen and methane breath test confirms it. Read Dr. Dach's guide to SIBO causes, breath testing and treatment.
We support inflammatory bowel disease alongside your gastroenterologist with nutrient repletion, diet and, where appropriate, off-label low-dose naltrexone (LDN), which improved active Crohn's disease in published trials.
Chronic bloating and constipation often trace to slow motility, low thyroid function, dysbiosis or increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut"). Treatment combines diet, targeted supplements and correction of underlying hormone problems.
You don’t have to settle for symptom-only care. Your first visit includes a detailed history and a lab plan that may cover a celiac antibody panel (tTG-IgA), SIBO breath testing, H. pylori testing, food sensitivity testing, iron, ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin D and a full thyroid panel, coordinated through our functional lab testing in Florida. Gluten deserves special attention: celiac disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis often occur together, and Dr. Dach has written extensively on wheat gluten, leaky gut and autoimmune disease. If your symptoms include rectal bleeding, black stools, unexplained weight loss, trouble swallowing, persistent vomiting or anemia, we refer you promptly for colonoscopy or endoscopy before any functional work-up
Modern digestive care should look beyond isolated symptoms. Your gut is tied to your thyroid, adrenal glands, sex hormones and immune system, so a problem in one often shows up in another.
Hypothyroidism slows gut motility and is a common hidden cause of constipation and bloating, which is why we check thyroid antibodies and free T3 and coordinate thyroid treatment in Florida when needed. Chronic stress and adrenal vs thyroid imbalances can also disturb digestion, and low stomach acid frequently leaves patients short on key nutrients.
Your plan may include an elimination diet, targeted antimicrobials or probiotics, nutrient deficiency testing and repletion, stress support and, when labs show a need, bioidentical hormone replacement. We re-test to confirm progress rather than guessing.
Jeffrey Dach, MD has practiced medicine in South Florida for more than 45 years. He spent 25 years as a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist in the Memorial Hospital System in South Broward, co-authored peer-reviewed research on abdominal and pancreatic imaging, and has run the TrueMedMD integrative clinic in Davie since 2005. His published work includes a 2015 paper linking leaky gut to depression and hypothalamic dysfunction; see his full curriculum vitae.
Patients see a physician who reads the research and their labs closely, supported by a holistic nurse and a physician associate who follow up by phone and email. The practice is rated 5.0 on Google across 75 reviews, and many patients have stayed with the team for over a decade.
We serve Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Plantation, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Miami and Boca Raton from our office at 7450 Griffin Road, Suite 190, with phone and email follow-up between visits.
A digestive health specialist evaluates and treats problems of the esophagus, stomach, intestines and colon, such as reflux, IBS, SIBO, inflammatory bowel disease and chronic bloating. A functional specialist like Dr. Dach also looks for root causes, including infections, food reactions, nutrient deficiencies and thyroid or hormone problems.
A gastroenterologist performs procedures such as colonoscopy and endoscopy and diagnoses structural disease. A functional medicine physician focuses on why symptoms persist when those tests are normal, using breath, stool and blood testing plus diet and lifestyle changes. Many patients benefit from both, and we coordinate with your GI doctor.
SIBO is diagnosed with a hydrogen and methane breath test taken at home over about three hours after a sugar drink. Treatment usually involves a two-week course of a gut-targeted antibiotic such as rifaximin or herbal antimicrobials, followed by steps to prevent relapse, such as improving motility and stomach acid.
Yes. Increased intestinal permeability is documented in medical research, particularly in celiac disease, where gluten triggers release of the protein zonulin, which loosens the junctions between intestinal cells. Whether it causes symptoms in a given patient needs testing and clinical judgment.
Yes. Hypothyroidism slows gut motility and commonly causes constipation and bloating, while hyperthyroidism can cause diarrhea. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also occurs more often in people with celiac disease, so we screen for both. Learn more about hypothyroidism treatment in Florida.
See a gastroenterologist promptly for rectal bleeding, black stools, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, persistent vomiting, anemia or new symptoms after age 45. These need colonoscopy or endoscopy first. Functional care can follow once serious disease is ruled out.
Most patients complete testing in two to four weeks and notice improvement within one to three months of starting treatment. Conditions like SIBO may need a second round, and autoimmune or inflammatory bowel disease requires ongoing management with periodic lab re-checks.
Fees depend on your visit type and the tests you need. Call the office at 954-792-4663 for current consultation fees and insurance details; many specialty functional tests are paid directly to the lab.
You don’t have to keep living with bloating, reflux or unpredictable bowels. Your first appointment includes a full review of your history and prior tests, a targeted lab plan and clear next steps. Call 954-792-4663 (Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm) or use the form above to schedule a consultation, or find us on Google Maps.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual treatment plans are determined after consultation and evaluation.
