Frequently Asked Questions

No, Gunnar does not accept any 3rd party insurance or Medicare. This is an effort to give the highest quality care without any interference from insurance companies attempting to dictate patient's health.

Yes, Gunnar offers telemedicine and in-person visits at our office in Lynchburg, VA.

Gunnar can see patients in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

Yes, however, there is a caveat. If the patient is local to Lynchburg, VA and the surrounding counties, Gunnar can be your PCP. However, in cases where the distance is too far to drive within a reasonable time or if the patient is out of state, it is recommended to have a PCP elsewhere for more urgent matters and Gunnar can oversee the more specialized or complex concerns over telemedicine.

Regrettably, Gunnar is not licensed at this time to see pediatrics. He can only see patients from the ages of 13 years and older. He may eventually get licensed for pediatric care in the future though.

As an integrative and functional medicine practitioner, Gunnar does have the ability to prescribe medication when deemed medically necessary. However, he tries to utilizes herbs, supplements, and vitamins initially and reserves medications for more serious issues.

No, Gunnar does not treat cancer. However, as an integrative and functional medicine practitioner, Gunnar can give nutritional and herbal support that would pair appropriately with any cancer therapy being given.