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Dr. Bogner works with children, adults, and seniors facing complex, chronic issues that haven't found clear answers elsewhere — with a particular focus on autism and neurodevelopmental concerns, alongside cognitive and neurodegenerative, complex metabolic, immune and inflammatory, and genetic challenges.

The common thread is a full-system read of the biology — genetics, metabolism, environment, and the microbiome — to find the modifiable contributors behind symptoms, rather than managing symptoms one at a time.

Both. While many families come to us for a child on the autism spectrum, Dr. Bogner also sees adults and seniors for functional and precision-medicine consultations — interpreting genetic, metabolic, and environmental labs and building a plan around what the data shows.

It's a short, no-cost, no-obligation call with Magda Yaklin, RN, our nurse liaison, before you ever meet Dr. Bogner. The goal is simply to confirm we're the right fit for your situation, answer your practical questions, and explain what to expect. If it isn't a fit, she'll tell you honestly.

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Three steps: 1) Screen — book the free 15-minute call with our RN. 2) Meet — schedule your telehealth consultation with Dr. Bogner and share your history and any existing labs beforehand. 3) Plan — leave with a written summary in plain language. Everything is booked through our online scheduling page.

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No. BognerHealth provides educational consultation and interpretation of your data — it does not replace primary care, urgent care, or emergency treatment, and Dr. Bogner does not act as your PCP or provide after-hours coverage.

Please keep your regular physician informed of your medications and supplements so they can make the best decisions for your care. Dr. Bogner is glad to collaborate with your primary or prescribing physician at no additional charge when it's helpful and agreed upon.

Before you meet, Dr. Bogner reviews the history and any labs you've shared, so your visit starts with your data already in view. During the consultation he walks through the findings, correlates them to your symptoms, and answers your questions. Afterward, you receive a written summary — and a recording of the visit — so nothing is lost.

Consultations are telehealth-based, by Zoom or phone — your choice. The initial consultation is a dedicated, unhurried session focused on reviewing your data in depth; follow-ups are shorter, focused check-ins. Exact session lengths for each option are shown on the booking page.

You'll upload documents securely through your patient account on our practice platform (GetHealthie). From the dashboard, choose Documents → Add Document, select your file, and upload. Full instructions are provided when you book, and our liaison can walk you through it if needed.

Yes. You leave with a clear, written summary that correlates your results to your symptoms in plain language, typically sent within 24–48 hours. Consultations are also recorded, and you receive a copy for your own review.

Availability varies with demand — initial consultations are usually scheduled within 2–3 weeks. Your free screening call is usually available sooner, and our liaison will help you find the earliest suitable slot.

Yes. Because our consultations are educational interpretations of your data rather than in-person medical treatment, Dr. Bogner can work with families outside the United States. The free screening call is the best place to confirm the details for your location and to sort out any time-zone and records logistics.

We keep pricing simple and transparent. Options include a free 15-minute screening, an initial consultation (autism & neurodevelopmental, functional lab interpretation, or gut/microbiome & metabolic), a lab review & education session, and follow-ups. Current fees for each are always listed on the booking page, so you'll see exactly what a visit costs before you schedule.

We don't bill insurance. Consultations are self-pay, which keeps visits unhurried and free of insurance restrictions on time and testing. A superbill is available on request, which you can submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement — though coverage isn't guaranteed and depends on your individual plan.

In most cases, yes — consultations and many recommended labs are eligible HSA/FSA expenses, and these accounts can be a helpful way to manage the cost.

Keep in mind that supplements and some functional tests aren't always covered, and rules vary by plan. Because non-qualified HSA withdrawals before age 65 can be subject to income tax plus a penalty, it's worth confirming eligibility with your plan before you pay.

No — the consultation fee covers Dr. Bogner's time to review your data, interpret it, and build your plan. Lab testing is billed separately by the labs themselves, and the cost depends on which panels are appropriate for you. We'll always explain what's suggested and why before anything is ordered, and if you already have recent, thorough labs, further testing may not be needed.

Life happens. There are no penalties for cancellations — to reschedule or cancel, just contact our liaison, Magda Yaklin, RN, as far in advance as you can. Please note that for missed appointments (no-shows), we reserve the right to decline future scheduling without written explanation.

Prepaid consultations are fully refundable if you cancel before your appointment — simply let our liaison know in advance. Once a consultation has taken place, the fee is non-refundable, since Dr. Bogner's preparation, record review, and time have already been dedicated to you.

We integrate whatever labs you already have and, when useful, add targeted panels. Testing partners commonly include:

• Genetic testing (MaxGen) — variations affecting methylation, detoxification, and neurotransmitter metabolism.
• Neurotransmitter testing (Doctor's Data) — urinary neurotransmitter patterns.
• Mold / mycotoxin testing (RealTime Labs) — markers of mold or fungal exposure.
• Hormone & related panels (ZRT Laboratories).
• 16S Gut Balancing — a microbiome read of the gut ecosystem.

Turnaround depends on the lab. As a general guide: mold/mycotoxin testing roughly 7–10 business days, neurotransmitter and hormone testing about 2 weeks, 16S Gut Balancing (microbiome) about 2–3 weeks once the lab receives your sample, and genetic testing approximately 4 weeks. Other tests vary; we'll give you an estimate when anything is ordered.

Yes — that's often the best place to start. If you have recent, comprehensive results, Dr. Bogner will review and integrate them into your consultation, and additional testing may not be necessary. For established patients, a dedicated Lab Review & Education session is also available to walk through any new results once they come back after your initial consultation.

No. Because care is telehealth-based, most testing is done by mail-in or at-home collection (for example, a mouth-swab kit for genetic testing) or through a local draw site where required. We'll explain the collection method for anything recommended.

Many functional and nutritional tests, supplements, and related therapies have not been fully evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, even where they've been used in the U.S. and Europe for years, and insurers often don't cover them. We use testing for educational insight into your biology — not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Educational model — not a diagnostic tool.

Generally, no. For most families our consultations are educational, and any changes to prescription medication are made together with your own primary or prescribing physician — whom Dr. Bogner is glad to collaborate with. The exception is patients located in Michigan, where Dr. Bogner holds an active medical license and may prescribe when clinically appropriate. If you're outside Michigan, we'll work alongside your local prescriber.

No — supplements are never required to work with us. When Dr. Bogner does suggest specific products, they're made available through our Fullscript dispensary for convenience and quality assurance — but you're free to source them wherever you like. Many good supplements contain the same ingredients and can be purchased elsewhere, and you're always welcome to decline.

Yes. Coordinated care works best, and Dr. Bogner is glad to collaborate with your primary care physician and other providers at no additional charge when it's warranted and agreed upon. It remains the patient's or caregiver's responsibility to keep the primary doctor current on all medications and supplements.

Gut Balancing is our approach to reading the gut microbiome using 16S sequencing — a detailed look at the bacterial ecosystem — interpreted alongside metabolic and environmental data to support digestion, energy, and day-to-day resilience. You can read more on the Gut Balancing page.

Photobiomodulation (pulsed light) is an area of Dr. Bogner's research and is covered under our Photon Health resource. Whether it's appropriate for a given situation is discussed individually. Learn more on the Photon Health page, and see our peer-reviewed case report in the research section.

Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, is a physician who moved from a career in obstetrics and gynecology into functional and precision medicine, now focused on autism and complex chronic conditions. His work bridges clinical practice and research — including peer-reviewed case work published in Frontiers and an active biomarker program with academic partners.

You can read his full bio on the About page.

Dr. Bogner is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (FACOG — Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) and holds additional certification in functional and integrative medicine. His full list of certifications and training is on the About page.

It's an approach that looks for the root contributors to symptoms — how your genetics, metabolism, environment, and microbiome interact — rather than treating each symptom in isolation. The aim is a plan built around what your own data shows, so you understand the "why" behind each recommendation.

Because the focus is on helping you understand your own biology and make informed decisions with your care team. BognerHealth offers an educational interpretation of laboratory results; any resulting changes to medication or treatment should be discussed and made together with your primary or prescribing physician. This framing keeps the emphasis on understanding and collaboration.

Families are supported by a team beyond Dr. Bogner:

• Magda Yaklin, RN — registered nurse & patient liaison, your main point of contact for scheduling and coordination.
• Becky Davila — autism services.
• Katrien Verbesselt — parent coordination & support.
• Len Arcuri — parent strategy.
• Concetta Intorre & Patti Lowhorn — S2C (Spelling to Communicate) support.

This is exactly the situation we most often work with. Dr. Bogner looks for modifiable medical contributors — things like gut imbalances, nutrient gaps, inflammation, and environmental exposures — that can affect how a child feels and functions, and builds a science-informed, family-centered plan you can act on at home. The free screening is the right first step to see whether it fits your child.

No — and we'd be cautious of anyone who does. Autism is complex, and we don't offer cures, guaranteed outcomes, or "recovery" promises. What we do is identify modifiable contributors and address them with an educational plan built on your child's data.

Many families report meaningful changes in areas like sleep, digestion, focus, and behavior — but results vary from person to person, and none are guaranteed. Independent reviews reflect past experiences and are not a promise of individual results.

The gut doesn't just digest — its microbes produce compounds that can travel to and influence the brain, affecting mood, focus, and calm. Layered on individual genetics, imbalances in this system may sit upstream of many chronic symptoms. Rather than guessing, we test these pathways directly and read them together.

You can explore the science, including the microbial-tryptamine model, on our DMT - Autism StudyDMT Research LibraryDMT Research Library and research pages.

Educational model — not a diagnostic tool.

Spelling to Communicate is a method some non-speaking and minimally-speaking individuals use to communicate by spelling on a letterboard or keyboard. Two members of our support team — Concetta Intorre and Patti Lowhorn — support families using S2C. If it’s something you’re exploring for your child, we can explain how that support works on your free 15-minute screening call.

Yes. Your records are handled through a secure, HIPAA-compliant patient platform, and your information is treated confidentially. You can review the details in our HIPAA Notice and Privacy Policy.

Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. BognerHealth is a scheduled telehealth consultation service and does not provide emergency care, urgent care, or after-hours coverage. For ongoing and acute medical needs, rely on your primary care physician and local emergency services.

We're deliberately clear about our boundaries. We do not replace your primary or emergency care, diagnose or cure disease, promise specific outcomes, or ask you to stop working with your other doctors. What we do is help you understand your biology and make informed choices with your care team. Any changes to medications or treatment should be made together with your prescribing physician.

Our nurse liaison, Magda Yaklin, RN, answers questions and coordinates care. Email [email protected] or use the contact form. For anything about scheduling or fit, the free 15-minute screening is the fastest way to get real answers.

BognerHealth is a fully telehealth practice — we don't operate a physical clinic, and none is needed for this kind of care. You don't need to travel: everything from the screening to the written plan happens remotely.