What Happens When Doctors Believe Patients? | Sabrina Patel MD | TEDxStGeorge
What if your lab results say you're "normal" but you still don't feel well? In this talk, Dr. Sabrina Patel shares why listening to patients symptoms, not just their numbers, is the future of medicine and how functional medicine is reshaping the way we define true health. Website: www.ziahealthwellness.com Instagram: @zia.health #TEDxStGeorge #TEDxTalk #functionalmedicine #patientcare #redefininghealth #hormonehealth #wellness #Doctors #Patients #Listening #health #wellbeing
Dr. Sabrina Patel is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Functional Medicine provider, dedicated to helping patients reclaim their energy, balance their hormones, and feel like themselves again. Trained through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the BHRT Academy, she combines root-cause medicine with evidence-based therapies to address hormonal imbalances, gut health, metabolic issues, and overall wellness. As founder of Zia Health, a concierge functional medicine clinic in Ormond Beach, Florida, Dr. Patel provides highly personalized care through programs tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Known for her warm, approachable style, she blends medical expertise with a genuine passion for helping others thrive. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Dr. Patel draws on her multicultural background to connect with patients from all walks of life, offering not just medical care but guidance toward a vibrant, balanced life. www.ziahealthwellness.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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