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Find the modifiable causes behind complex symptoms.

Most medicine manages symptoms. Dr. Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG reads the biology from gut to brain — genetics, metabolism, environment, and your microbiome — to find the modifiable contributors, then builds a plan around what the data shows.

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★★★★★ 5.0 · 110+ verified reviews |ML + AI-assisted reads |Peer-reviewed in Frontiers

Bogner Health provides consultation and education and does not replace primary care, urgent care, or emergency medical treatment.

The microbiome writes to the brain.

Imbalances in the gut microbiome, layered on genetic susceptibility, sit upstream of much chronic disease. The gut doesn't just digest — it produces a stream of compounds that don't stay there. They reach the brain and shape mood, focus, and calm. We test these pathways directly instead of guessing at them.

What reaches the brain — gut-derived inputs

Oxalates

Plant and microbial compounds that bind minerals and irritate tissue when they accumulate.

Ammonia

A nitrogen byproduct of protein breakdown and dysbiosis; neurotoxic when clearance lags.

Aldehydes

Fermentation byproducts such as acetaldehyde that burden detoxification.

LPS · endotoxin

Fragments of gram-negative bacterial walls that drive systemic inflammation.

Environmental toxins

Metals and xenobiotics that add to the body's total load.

Food proteins

Incompletely digested peptides that engage and provoke the immune system.

Endogenous tryptamines

Gut-derived DMT & bufotenin acting at the brain's 5-HT2A receptor — the pathway we test directly.

Fig. 01 — the gauntlet

Every compound on the left runs this gauntlet of guards before it reaches the brain. Educational model — not a diagnostic tool.

Patterns read by machine and physician.

Complex cases rarely turn on a single number. We read yours against extensive clinical experience — amplified by machine learning and enhanced AI engines that surface connections across genetics, metabolism, microbiome, and history that are easy to miss one chart at a time.

01 · Clinical experience

Breadth

Experience across autism, neurodegenerative, complex metabolic, immune, and genetic cases — the pattern library every read is checked against.

02 · Machine learning

Patterns

Models surface signals across labs and microbiome data that rarely stand out when each result is reviewed on its own.

03 · AI engines

Synthesis

Enhanced AI condenses large, messy datasets into prioritized, testable observations to bring into your consultation.

Dr. Bogner interprets every result. The technology sharpens and speeds the read — it informs clinical judgment, it doesn't replace the physician.

Three ways to work together.

Every consultation is educational and telehealth-based — focused on interpreting your data and building a plan you understand.

Consultation

Autism & neurodevelopmental

A detailed review of history, genetics, labs, and microbiome data for children and adults — with science-informed strategies families can act on at home.

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Consultation

Functional lab interpretation

Genetic, metabolic, and environmental panels read together — translated into clear, prioritized observations and practical next steps.

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Consultation

Gut, microbiome & metabolic

16S Gut Balancing alongside metabolic and environmental-exposure patterns, interpreted to support digestion, energy, and day-to-day resilience.

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From first call to written plan.

Schedule a screening

Start with a free 15-minute screening with Magda Yaklin, RN, to confirm the fit before you meet Dr. Bogner.

Intake & labs

Share your history and any existing results so your visit starts with your data already in view.

Meet by Zoom

A detailed telehealth consultation with Dr. Bogner to review findings and answer your questions.

Written plan

You leave with a clear, written summary correlating your results to your symptoms — in plain language.

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Follow up if needed

Optional follow-ups to review changes, new labs, or next steps at your own pace.

Four systems. One full-system read.

Advanced testing

Genetic, metabolic, and environmental labs with 16S Gut Balancing — whatever labs you have, we will integrate them into the big picture.

Biomedical optimization

Protocols addressing environmental exposures, metabolic patterns, inflammation, gut–brain integrity, and mitochondrial function.

Functional solutions

Microbiome balance, nutrient gaps, metabolic pathways, and selective eating or food sensitivities.

Family-centered coaching

Science-informed strategies parents can run at home and advocate with everywhere else.

Our research — published and in the pipeline.

The clinic runs on the same evidence it helps produce — peer-reviewed case work, the microbial-tryptamine model of autism, and an active biomarker program with academic partners.

Peer-reviewed · Frontiers

Laser case report

Urinary metal shifts following pulsed 660 nm photobiomodulation in a pediatric ASD patient.

DMT in autism

How microbial tryptamines may modulate consciousness and behavior in autism.

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In development — a tryptamine biomarker platform measured by LC-MS/MS, advanced with university research partners. Active · pilot underway.

Patient experience · verified across 5 platforms

Rated 5/5 across 110+ verified reviews.

5.0★★★★★

110+ verified reviews

Press Ganey · Google · Healthgrades · FindaTopDoc · Facebook

Press Ganey ★★★★★ 5.0 · 76 verified surveys · via U.S. News Health

Thoroughness of examinationExcellent

Ability to answer questionsExcellent

Provider's follow-upExcellent

Amount of time with patientExcellent

Provider's attitudeExcellent

Perceived outcomesExcellent

Patient loyaltyExcellent

General feedbackExcellent

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Google ★★★★★ 5.0 · 34 reviews · BognerHealth LLC

★★★★★

"Absolutely a miracle. In a few short months my daughter started speaking more, communicating, and being independent. It is very hard to find a doctor like him — a curious researcher's mind constantly searching for better solutions."

Emma Burcusel

"Super knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He really cares about his clients — it showed in the time he spent on my child during appointments and emails. I'd highly recommend him."

Sandra Gray

"He's helped pave a healthy lifestyle and real solutions for my son with autism. He's been a huge part of our lives — kind, patient, and always answers my questions and concerns."

Nicole Floyd

"The best in the biomedical field for autism. Constantly in touch with the latest research and generous with his knowledge and time. He's helped our son, mainly with sleep and behavior. We're grateful."

Dusa Popan

"It took me a while to find a doctor that made me feel comfortable and welcome. He's always friendly and thoughtful, puts our concerns first, listens, and gives the best advice."

Fariha Qureshi

"An amazing experience — a detailed treatment plan, good results, improved health, and great communication. Very knowledgeable and willing to listen to every concern."

Daniela Minnekhanova

"Passionate and determined to find ways to help his patients. From our first appointment through follow-ups he's been amazing — he takes time to discuss results and the latest research for our case."

Tulu Cox

"My son and I have been blessed under his care for about a year. We've sought many good physicians over the years, and Dr. Bogner stands out as uniquely dedicated and thorough."

Lori Bradstreet

"He understands how underlying medical conditions impact autistic children. He helped identify factors affecting our son and suggested protocols that may help — and he explains his reasoning thoroughly."

Melissa Centra · Local Guide

"An amazing doctor for my 13-year-old son with high-functioning autism. Very patient with every question and answers emails quickly with any concerns."

Julie Munayirji

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Healthgrades ★★★★☆ 4.4 · 23 ratings · 83% five-star · Healthgrades Choice

"One of the absolute best. He has his patients' best interest at heart and truly cares about proper treatment — excellent bedside manner and extremely knowledgeable, holistic to medical."

Patient · Clarkston, MI

"So nice — he just sat down and talked with me, a conversation between two people. He didn't rush me and let me share my thoughts on meds, food, everything. I'd recommend him."

Robin · Nov 2020

"An excellent doctor. He truly cares and listens, answered every question I had, and genuinely cared about the pain I was in."

Amanda · Clarkston, MI · Jan 2017

"Went to him with complications of endometriosis. He relieved the pain longer than previous doctors, and I was finally able to conceive. Fantastic and honest with his patients."

Patient · White Lake, MI

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FindaTopDoc ★★★★★ 5.0 · dozens of patient reviews

Holds an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars across dozens of patient reviews, reflecting high satisfaction with his bedside manner and depth of knowledge.

Aggregate patient rating

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Facebook ★★★★★ 100% recommend · 9 reviews

"The best autism doctor you'll find."

Brenda Nicole Stone

"The most incredible physician we've ever worked with — thorough, caring, knowledgeable, empathetic, and selfless. He gives so much of his time so our families can have the best care. I cannot recommend him enough."

Amanda Bazzi Sabbagh · May 2025

"One of the most compassionate, caring, intelligent doctors. Our son has a dual diagnosis, and he's willing to think outside the box when typical treatments don't work — he even calls or messages daily to check in."

Kimberly Mitchell-Rienks · May 2022

"The first doctor in 10 years who felt like he actually cared and wanted to help our daughter. He takes time to test and research to treat her properly — not like most doctors who blindly recommend medications."

Kim Harden · Apr 2022

"The most sincere and helpful person in my journey. He gives his time to explain things even at 10pm when things aren't going well, and tries to find why things work or don't. His heart is at service for our kids."

Marta Alsaigh · Apr 2022

"Educated, compassionate, committed. He's one of a kind."

Jessie JV · Apr 2022

"Few people know what he's gone through in his career to fight for autism families — from a successful OB-GYN to reinventing himself in functional medicine, now dedicated to individuals with ASD and their families."

Enrique Basurto · Aug 2021

"I've learned so much useful information about the cause of what we live through from him. It's given me real hope to help my son."

Ismail Emre Ege · Sep 2021

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Independent ratings collected without editorial control from Dr. Bogner or his practice. Aggregated ratings reflect past patient experiences and are not a guarantee of individual results.

Find the modifiable causes behind complex symptoms.

We read everything. We test only what matters.

Built to understand you — not to move you through.

This is what it looks like when someone actually reads your file.

The microbiome writes to the brain.

Patterns read by machine and physician.

Three ways to work together.

Autism & neurodevelopmental

Functional lab interpretation

Gut, microbiome & metabolic

From first call to written plan.

Schedule a screening

Intake & labs

Meet by Zoom

Written plan

Follow up if needed

Explore Resources

Rated 5/5 across 110+ verified reviews.

Four systems. One full-system read.

Advanced testing

Biomedical optimization

Functional solutions

Family-centered coaching

Children, adults & seniors.

Our research — published and in the pipeline.

Laser case report

DMT in autism

Work with someone who wants to see you get better.