Let’s Figure This Out
Not all symptoms are what they seem.
Dr. RS Isaac Gardner, MD. brings rare MULTI-specialty insight to help uncover what's often missed. It could be a psychiatric disorder, an endocrine issue, or both.
What is Psycho-Neuro-Endocrinology?
Psycho-neuro-endocrinology lays at the intersection of the medical specialties of psychiatry, neurology, and endocrinology. Defined, it is the clinical study of hormone fluctuations and their relationship to human behavior.
In everyday terms, that means that changes in the hormonal system or endocrine system can affect behaviors such that you, or a family member, might think you have a psychiatric condition. In fact, these systems are interconnected.
Dr. Gardner is one of the rare specialists in this particular field.
About Dr. Gardner, Integrative Psychiatrist
A Physician Who Sees the Whole Person
Dr. Gardner has practiced endocrinology, internal medicine, and psychiatry since 1979. His multi-specialization enables him to identify if hormone-related or metabolic factors contribute to your mood disorders, anxiety, fatigue, or cognitive problems.
Unlike many psychiatrists, he is interested in your complete health history with special reference to how your endocrine system could be impacting your emotional health before ruling out endocrine issues. This comprehensive approach may involve detailed endocrine testing, metabolic testing, thyroid function tests, and hormone level assessments, as well as evaluating your psychiatric history and symptoms/treatments.
His patients don't need to consult multiple doctors for integrative mental health care. An extensive initial evaluation may be followed by additional sessions to assure his complete understanding of your situation and concerns before a recommendation of treatment.
How Dr. Gardner Works:
1. Comprehensive Psychiatric and Medical Evaluation
A 70-minute initial psychiatric consultation gathers your medical, mental health, and endocrine background. Laboratory tests are usually ordered with relevance to your particular situation.
2. Ongoing Psychiatric Care
Medication management follow-ups are brief and efficient (25 minutes). Visit frequency is tailored to your clinical needs. Dr. Gardner provides ongoing monitoring of both psychiatric symptoms and endocrine function.
3. Telehealth Psychiatry
Patients across California can connect online through Dr. Gardner's secure tele-health portal. Online psychiatry appointments are available for patients in San Diego, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and throughout California.
4. Privacy-First Private Pay Psychiatry
The private-pay psychiatric practice model means your treatment stays between you and Dr. Gardner. No third-party access to notes or records are made available to others. This ensures complete confidentiality for your mental health treatment.ow He Works:
Comprehensive Psychiatric & Medical Evaluation
A 70-minute initial psychiatric consultation gathers your medical, mental health, and endocrine background. Laboratory tests are usually ordered with relevance to your particular situation.
Ongoing Psychiatric Care
Medication management follow-ups are brief and efficient (25 minutes). Visit frequency is tailored to your clinical needs. Dr. Gardner provides ongoing monitoring of both psychiatric symptoms and endocrine function.
Telehealth Psychiatry
Patients across California can connect online through Dr. Gardner's secure tele-health portal. Online psychiatry appointments are available for patients in San Diego, La Jolla, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and throughout California.
Privacy-First Private Pay Psychiatry
The private-pay psychiatric practice model means your treatment stays between you and Dr. Gardner. No third-party access to notes or records are made available to others. This ensures complete confidentiality for your mental health treatment.
Online appointments foster patient/doctor trust, enhancing patient safety and openness.
Dr. Gardner sees all patients online.
“Dr. Gardner, I sincerely appreciate and thank you for identifying the underlying problems that created so many challenges for me. I feel much better now.”
“Dear Dr. Gardner, I can’t thank you enough for helping me understand what I’ve been struggling with for so long. For the first time in years, I feel hopeful—and like I have the tools to move forward. Your insight made all the difference.”
“I didn’t realize how heavy everything had been until it started to lift. Thank you for your clarity, thoroughness, and the review of my lab work. I’m so grateful for your care.”