Anna Sattah, MD

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

Comprehensive functional medicine practice with training in advanced lab testing to provide objective directions for intervention. This is especially useful when conventional workups have been unremarkable. I do have an interest in long COVID, but see a broad range of patients with chronic disease, virtually and in person. (MD, DC, and VA)

Type of Care I Provide

• Other

Practitioner Type

• Medical Doctor

From the practitioner: About My Practice

We recognize that the disease based approach to medical care is incomplete. We are all individuals, and our journeys through life are varied. We focus on gaining a deep understanding of each patients' experience with an in-depth history to understand how you got to where you are today. We incorporate advanced lab testing and focus on uncovering the root causes of symptoms. Then we work together to develop personalized treatment plans to help you on your journey back to health.

Our mission is to provide you with the Insight you need to reclaim control over your own wellbeing.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

I can work with patients with a range of conditions, but have focused on those listed below. If your primary concern is not on that list, it does not mean it would not respond to functional medicine approaches. In general I have found that supporting the underlying tenents of health can help patients with a fast array of concerns.
**Long COVID- particular focus after my experience treating acute COVID in the ICU
Fatigue
Healthy Aging
Chronic GI discomfort
Autoimmune disease
Brain fog
Adrenal dysfunction
Detoxification
Cognitive decline*

*Cognitive decline is a complex topic with numerous contributing factors, some of which are easier to address than others. The potential for improvement is encouraging, but it is by no means certain.

Health Concerns

• Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
• Bone, Skin, & Muscle Health
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular Health
• Dementia & Cognitive Decline
• Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
• Gut & Microbiome Health
• Immune Health & Autoimmunity
• Infections & COVID-19
• Mental Health
• Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
• Toxins & Detoxification

Medical Specialties

• Critical Care Medicine
• Surgery

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Eating 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

Medical School- University of Virginia; General Surgery Residency- University of Virginia; Critical Care Fellowship- George Washington University

Degree

MD, IFMCP

Professional Associations

Institute of Functional Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M); ReCODE 2.0 practitioner (Dale Bredesen approach)

Board Certification

general surgery; critical care

IFM Coursework

• 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