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Symptoms that persist after a “normal” basic checkup often call for a deeper panel. These four patterns are the most common reasons Florida patients book testing with Dr. Dach.
Ongoing tiredness, cold hands, hair thinning or weight gain despite diet changes can point to low thyroid function that a TSH-only screen may miss.
Hot flashes, poor sleep, low libido, mood swings or irregular cycles in women, and low drive or muscle loss in men, call for estradiol, progesterone and testosterone testing.
Thyroid disease, diabetes, heart disease or breast cancer in close relatives makes early screening of antibodies, blood sugar, insulin and inflammation markers worthwhile.
Bloating, joint pain, frequent infections or poor focus may trace back to low vitamin D or B12, iron problems, gluten sensitivity or gut imbalance.
Your first office visit includes a detailed review of your symptoms, medications, prior lab results and family history, plus a physical examination. Your lab order is built around those findings rather than a fixed checklist, and each test is explained before it is ordered. You will also be told whether to fast: lipid, glucose and insulin tests usually need 8–12 hours without food, while most hormone and thyroid tests do not.
Blood is drawn at a Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp patient service center, and specialty tests such as stool or food-sensitivity panels use kits you collect at home. Routine panels typically return within a few business days; specialty tests take longer. Dr. Jeffrey Dach then reviews every biomarker with you in plain language and turns the findings into a written plan, which may include hypothyroidism treatment, nutrient repletion or hormone therapy.
Thyroid testing is the core of the practice. A complete panel measures TSH, Free T3, Free T4 and reverse T3, plus TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies to detect Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease. Iodine levels are tested routinely, a topic Dr. Dach covers in depth in his article on iodine and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (secondary). He also explains why the TSH test alone can be unreliable (secondary).
Women’s panels measure estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S and SHBG to guide estrogen replacement therapy and natural progesterone during perimenopause. Men’s panels add total and free testosterone, estradiol, PSA and a CBC with hematocrit, the baseline needed before testosterone replacement therapy. Women considering bioidentical hormones after breast cancer receive monitoring tailored to their history.
Metabolic and cardiovascular screening covers a comprehensive metabolic panel, CBC, lipid panel, HbA1c, fasting insulin, hs-CRP and homocysteine; low thyroid can even affect blood sugar control. Nutrient testing checks vitamin D, B12, folate, ferritin and minerals through our nutrient specialist services. For digestive symptoms, functional tests include Genova stool analysis, Oxford MRT food-sensitivity testing and EnteroLab gluten testing, used with our digestive health evaluation. Imaging such as thyroid or pelvic ultrasound is arranged by referral when needed.
Your results are interpreted by a physician with more than 45 years of medical experience. Jeffrey Dach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology and spent 25 years as a diagnostic and interventional radiologist in the Memorial Hospital System in South Broward before founding TrueMedMD in Davie in 2005. You can read his full curriculum vitae (secondary).
He is the author of Bioidentical Hormones 101, Natural Thyroid Toolkit and Cracking Cancer Toolkit, and his research has appeared in JAMA and the American Journal of Roentgenology. That background shapes a root-cause, integrative medicine approach: results are read against your symptoms and history, with attention to optimal function rather than only whether a number sits inside the lab range.
Patients come from Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Plantation, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miami and Boca Raton, and others across Florida and out of state continue care with the office remotely. As an independent, physician-owned practice, appointments stay unhurried and staff remain reachable by phone and email between visits, a theme that runs through our 75 Google reviews.
Complete thyroid panels (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, reverse T3, antibodies), iodine, female and male hormone panels, metabolic and lipid panels, HbA1c and insulin, inflammation markers, vitamin and mineral levels, and functional stool and food-sensitivity tests. Blood work is processed by Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp.
Adults with persistent fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, or hormonal or thyroid symptoms; people with a family history of thyroid disease, diabetes or heart disease; and anyone starting or monitoring hormone or thyroid treatment. It also helps when a basic physical is “normal” but you still feel unwell.
Yes. Blood tests measure estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S and SHBG, and a full thyroid panel adds Free T3, reverse T3 and antibodies that a TSH-only screen leaves out. Thyroid antibodies can appear before symptoms do, flagging Hashimoto’s early.
Routine Quest or Labcorp blood panels typically return within a few business days. Specialty tests such as stool analysis or food-sensitivity panels take longer. The office contacts you when results are in and schedules your review with the physician.
Yes. A consultation lets the physician choose the right tests for your symptoms and history, avoid unnecessary panels, and interpret results in context, so testing leads directly to a treatment plan rather than a printout.
It depends on the panel. Lipid, glucose and insulin tests usually require 8–12 hours of fasting, with water allowed. Most hormone and thyroid tests do not, though testosterone is best drawn in the morning. The office gives you instructions with your lab order.
TrueMedMD is an independent, physician-owned practice outside insurance networks. Cost depends on the panels ordered; call (954) 792-4663 for current pricing and to ask whether you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Yes. Patients elsewhere in Florida can usually have blood drawn at a Quest or Labcorp location near home and review results with the practice. New patients start with a visit at our Davie office, 7450 Griffin Road, Suite 190.
Taking charge of your health starts with understanding what’s happening inside your body. With personalized medical tests in Florida services, you gain clarity, direction, and confidence on your wellness journey. Whether you’re addressing ongoing symptoms or pursuing preventive insight, every evaluation delivers meaningful answers. Schedule your appointment today and discover how thoughtful, patient-centered diagnostic care helps you uncover root causes and move toward lasting vitality.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Individualized testing and treatment plans are determined after consultation and evaluation.
