Katherine H. Birchenough, MD

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

OptimalSelf MD is a multifaceted center for elective therapies including hormone replacement, functional medicine, regenerative procedures, IV therapy, all types of facial and body aesthetics, and plastic surgery. Physician owned and operated.

Type of Care I Provide

• Other

Practitioner Type

• Medical Doctor

From the practitioner: About My Practice

I completed my IFM certification in April of 2016 and am a firm believer in the power of functional medicine. I have a concierge wellness membership practice that focuses on metabolic & hormonal health, gut health, and optimal aging, but I am taking new functional medicine patients for more comprehensive evaluations on a limited basis. I'm located in downtown Greenville, SC and share the office with my husband, a plastic surgeon. If you are interested in making an appointment, please go to my website http://www.optimalselfmd.com/wellness/consultation/ and click on "Apply for Consultation". There you will find a short questionnaire. Once that is submitted, you will receive a link to schedule a pre-consultation call.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

I work with fewer functional medicine patients at a time to ensure a close and effective partnership. I have a team that includes a health coach to help me implement patient plans and programs. I do a wide variety of testing, and can draw blood in the office. I also offer intravenous vitamin therapy to select patients for specific conditions and general wellness. My practice also encompasses hormone replacement, sexual wellness, regenerative medicine, and longevity medicine. I do not accept insurance.

Medical Specialties

• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatrics

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune Disease
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Graduate School Education

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Professional Associations

ACAM, ICIM, IFM, A4M

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