Helping you flourish through midlife

Perimenopause , Menopause and Sexual Health Specialty Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Midlife Care for Women

Dr. Anastasiia Neelagaru provides women's midlife care through convenient telemedicine appointments and is licensed in CA, TX, NM.

We prescribe FDA-approved medications that replicate the hormones your body naturally produces, covered by your insurance and available at your regular pharmacy.

On average most women spend 7 years and see 10 clinicians before being appropriately offered a conversation about treating menopause.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Anastasiia Neelagaru and let's help you FLOURISH again!

***Please scroll down to learn about the full scope of services we offer and to review Dr. Anastasiia Neelagaru’s credentials***

Our Services

  • Treatment options include hormonal and non-hormonal approaches for addressing symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, osteopenia, brain fog, musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and genitourinary menopausal symptoms.

  • Sexual health is integral to physical well-being, which is why no topics are off-limits. We offer both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options for sexual dysfunction, including painful intercourse, low libido, orgasmic disorders, and more. If necessary, we can collaborate with your sex therapist and pelvic floor therapist

  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) frequently serves as a cornerstone of POI management. POI is linked to a heightened risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures resulting from estrogen deficiency, underscoring the importance of adequate hormone replacement.

  • We treat the majority of cases involving osteopenia and uncomplicated osteoporosis. Additionally, we provide guidance on specific exercise routines that have been proven to enhance bone strength in clinical studies

  • We offer Telemedicine consults in New Mexico, Texas and California.

Welcome to Flourish Medical! We are a women-focused fee-for-service Telemedicine practice dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support for women navigating the menopausal transition, empowering them to flourish throughout their midlife and beyond.

In a landscape rife with medical misinformation and prevalent fears surrounding hormone therapy among women, coupled with an educational gap among clinicians, Flourish Medical offers cutting-edge knowledge and evidence-based care. Our mission is to equip you with the information needed to make educated decisions about your healthcare, enabling you to reclaim confidence and vitality.

At Flourish Medical, we prioritize creating a safe and purposeful environment for our patients. Unlike traditional doctor's offices, we foster open discussions that may not always be commonplace elsewhere.

We prescribe safe, FDA-approved, bio-identical hormones and adhere strictly to the guidelines set forth by reputable medical societies. We provide 60-minute new patient consultations and 30-minute follow-up appointments, ensuring ample time for thorough discussions without the need to rush.

Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we are dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of care.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ OUR FAQ SECTION

to clarify important details about our services.

  • Dr. Anastasiia Neelagaru is a board-certified Family Medicine physician specializing in the treatment of peri- and menopausal symptoms, osteopenia, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and sexual dysfunction.

    Originally from Ukraine, Dr. Neelagaru completed her postgraduate training at the Texas Tech University Family Medicine Residency program in Amarillo, TX. She then pursued a Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA.

    Dr. Neelagaru furthered her education by obtaining additional training from the Menopause Society, becoming an officially certified menopause provider listed on their database. She also received specialized training from Dr. Heather Hirsch, a leading menopause expert, and had the honor of contributing to the panel of experts at the "Health by Heather Hirsch MD Collaborative" menopause practice.

    Committed to evidence-based practices, Dr. Neelagaru adheres to the clinical guidelines established by reputable organizations in the fields of menopause and sexual medicine. She is an active member of ISSWSH (International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health), ISSM (The International Society for Sexual Medicine), and SMSNA (Sexual Medicine Society of North America).

    Continuously seeking to enhance her expertise, Dr. Neelagaru regularly attends conferences, collaborates with renowned sexual medicine specialists, and works closely with sex therapists and pelvic floor therapists.

    In her leisure time, Dr. Neelagaru enjoys hiking, cooking sweet treats for her family, traveling, exploring National Parks, and dancing.

Menopause is inevitable; suffering is not

Trained by leading experts in menopause management

Dr. Anastasiia Neelagaru is:

  • A Menopause Society certified menopause provider

  • An Affiliate Physician at “Health by Heather Hirsch MD Collaborative” and was trained by Dr. Hirsch

Click the following link to explore Dr. Neelagaru's collaboration with leading menopause experts and learn why we are partnering with the " Health by Heather Hirsch MD Collaborative."

Let’s work together.

Even though menopause is natural, there is no medal for suffering through it!

FAQs

  • Dr. Neelagaru has partnered with an elite telemedicine practice, "Health by Heather Hirsch MD Collaborative," and conducts patient consultations through their platform. In-person visits will be available in the future.

    New patient visits are 60 minutes in length. We usually schedule a follow-up in 2-3 months and see you every 2-3 months until you feel amazing!

    Follow-up visits are usually 30 minutes in duration.

    We always answer your quick questions between visits as well!

    We welcome working with your primary health care team or gynecologist as needed.

  • We do not. However, you can easily access a super-bill after your visit. This is essentially a medical receipt that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. You can also use an HSA if you have one to cover your visit.

  • Yes we do! Dr Neelagaru follows modern, evidence-based protocols for hormone therapy.

  • No, we do not. However, we do assist women who are currently using them in safely transitioning to other forms of hormone therapy.

  • Flourish Medical is a specialty clinic and does not offer primary care services. Additionally, we do not provide urgent or emergency care. Please consult your primary care provider for annual check-ups and chronic disease management. If you have any urgent medical conditions, please visit urgent care or the nearest emergency room

  • No. Dr. Anastasiia Neelagaru does not provide primary care services at Flourish Medical. This is a specialty clinic.

  • Please follow the link to scheduled an appointment with Dr Neelagaru through "Health by Heather Hirsch Collaborative" website https://tally.so/r/wadWM9

  • Not at this time. We currently provide telemedicine care exclusively. However, we are actively working on implementing in-person visits, which will be available in the near future in NM.

  • Often, doctors' visits do not allow adequate time for addressing all of your questions. We provide unbiased, evidence-based information to support your decision-making regarding your perimenopause and menopause care.

  • We cannot serve as your primary care clinician. And, since we are virtual, we cannot do physicals, pelvic exams, pap smears, or procedures. However, your local clinicians can certainly continue to help with these in-office tests.

  • We get it – plans change. If you need to cancel your appointment, we’ve got you covered:

    Cancellation: You must cancel your appointment at least 3 days before the scheduled appointment to receive a 50% refund of your consultation fee. The other 50% can be used for credit towards a future appointment for up to one year for the same individual.

    Reschedule: If the appointment is rescheduled more than 3 days of the appointment, there is no cost.

    Late Cancellations (within 3 days of the appointment) will not be refunded.

    Conditions Apply: Refunds and credits are subject to meeting cancellation criteria.

Dr. Neelagaru is talking about the importance of menopause care and sexual health.

Education Resources:

  • Dr Heather Hirsch’s book about menopause

https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827