Amy Beard, MD

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

My practice has been in operation since 2013. Through much refining over the years, the team approach process I currently use produces excellent patient outcomes without destroying your pocket book. It is my ministry to provide functional medicine services to as many people as possible while still providing excellent care, oversight, and results.

Type of Care I Provide

• Nutrition Professional
• Primary Care / GP

Practitioner Type

• General Practitioner
• Nutrition Professional

From the practitioner: About My Practice

We offer virtual consultations via Zoom as well as phone consultations. Our staff includes a team of Nurse Practitioners, RDs, RNs and health coaches all of whom have received certification in functional medicine. We work with a wide variety of patients; we see patients with complicated medical problems as well as professional athletes. The amount of on-line support and offerings we offer our patients can not be overstated.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Our patients view our services as an extension of their current healthcare team. Many patients prefer that we be the leader of their healthcare team. However, we highly recommend that all patients have an established PCP. Even though our services are offered solely on-line via virtual consultations, we are still able to provide high quality care and support. Our patients appreciate the convenience, efficiency, and flexibility allowed by virtual visits. We spend a great deal of time with our patients. Our patients are never without guidance and direction. Insurance may be used for *some* labs but not our consultation services. We do NOT mark up the costs of labs we order. Many patients use a health savings account to pay for visits.

Health Concerns

• Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
• Bone, Skin, & Muscle Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Dementia & Cognitive Decline
• Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
• Gut & Microbiome Health
• Immune Health & Autoimmunity
• Mental Health
• Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
• Pediatric Health
• Toxins & Detoxification
• Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health

Medical Specialties

• Alternative Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• Health Coaching
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Male disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

University of Arkansas College of Medicine--MD degree; University of Arkansas NW Area Health Education Center--Family Medicine residency; University of Central Arkansas--BS Nutrition and Dietetics; University of Arkansas for Health Sciences--RD certification

Degree

MD

Professional Associations

Institute for Functional Medicine, American Academy of Family Practice,

Board Certification

AAFP

IFM Coursework

• Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module