There are many details that come together to create a complete picture of a person’s health and wellness—whether it’s family history, daily stressors or other lifestyle factors. Due to your personal concerns, a cookie cutter approach to health care may not be the best solution. Evora Women’s Health offers concierge services for women of all ages. Its collaborative and patient-centered approach prioritizes treating the whole person instead of focusing on a condition. The practice uses preventive care and wellness education to empower patients to become their happiest and healthiest selves.
Evora’s unique model of concierge health care brings together a variety of specialists to offer a holistic approach that can be tailored to an individual’s needs. Along with primary care, patients have access to services for gynecology, mental health, nutrition, fitness, aesthetics, acupuncture and more. Appointments are more accessible and are not subject to the same time restraints that are found in many other health systems. “More traditional practices tend to focus on a few metrics, but I want more for my patients,” primary care physician Dr. Sarina Phatak explains. “We provide more in depth integrated care. Everything is personalized to the individual.”
Phatak has a background in elder care, giving her insight into what it takes to lead a long and healthy life. She notes that many health issues faced by people in their 70s and 80s actually begin decades earlier as they enter middle age. Taking a preventative approach to wellness can make a difference. “If your goal is to live long and strong, then making changes early is the way to go,” she says. “If you’re running around with cholesterol or blood sugar that is even only slightly too high, that is going to accumulate into damage over time. Managing your lifestyle, addressing stress and other mental health concerns, and knowing about genetic factors can have a huge impact.”
When it comes to midlife health care, Phatak stresses the importance of regular screening. Routine labs can help identify the underlying cause for concerns like fatigue or weight gain, and cancer screenings can catch the disease earlier so intervention can be more effective. “Make sure you have a thorough evaluation for heart disease—it’s the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S.,” she adds. “Be ahead of the curve and jump on preventive measures. Our body’s systems have a lot of interplay, so pay attention to all of them. This includes not only the heart and lungs, but also the gut microbiome, the immune system and neurocognitive health.”
Phatak notes that Evora’s approach to health care has benefits for her as a physician as well, especially the ability to offer longer appointments. “I enjoy taking the time to listen to people’s health concerns and goals, helping them identify red flags and working through a variety of solutions,” she says. “In a traditional health care system, there is not always time for patients to feel heard. At Evora, we help you make your health a priority. When you feel your best, you can give your best.”
Located in Creve Coeur, Evora Women’s Health is a boutique health care practice, bringing together medical, wellness and self-care experts. Pictured on the cover: Dr. Becky Lynn, Dr. Sarina Phatak. For more information, call 314.934.0551 or visit evorawomen.com.
Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo courtesy of Evora Women’s Health
Pictured at the top: The Evora Women’s Health Team
Photo courtesy of Evora Women’s Health
