Initial Consultation Summary
A concise written consultation summary is included in the $850 fee. It sets out relevant findings, unresolved questions, investigation or management priorities and recommended next steps.
A structured review of the whole hair loss case
FHI provides independent interpretation and management recommendations when hair loss progresses despite care, treatment response is disappointing, or the diagnosis and clinical findings remain unresolved.
The initial consultation
Initial Case Consultation: 45–60 minutes with Peter R. Feldman, by video or in person as appropriate, for $850. Ordinary preparation and a concise written consultation summary are included.
The discussion centers on your presenting question and the information reasonably assessable within the appointment.
- Relevant history, chronology and prior medical assessments.
- Previous and current treatments and reported responses.
- Available photographs, scalp findings and clinical evidence.
- Uncertainties, conflicting findings and priorities for the next decision.
Interpretation within the agreed scope
A useful interpretation or management direction may be available during the consultation. Other cases need additional evidence, investigation or analytical work before a fuller opinion and plan can be completed.
Existing laboratory, pathology and clinical evidence is considered within the agreed scope. One finding may explain only part of the picture. The consultation fee does not cover unlimited preliminary or subsequent analysis.
Two levels of written reporting
Detailed Case Analysis & Report
Commissioned separately when required. It integrates extensive clinical records, investigations, competing explanations, prior treatments and responses, with reasoned interpretation and prioritized recommendations. A detailed report is not required for every patient.
When additional analysis is needed
Substantial work beyond the consultation is individually scoped, quoted and authorized before it begins. You receive the questions to be addressed, proposed work, expected deliverable and fee.
- Extensive review of historical records and the course of progression.
- Reconciliation of conflicting findings, diagnoses and previous investigations.
- Critical analysis of treatment responses and evidence-based management options.
- Preparation of a detailed analytical report.
Investigations and clinical care
Standard investigations can often be arranged through existing treating practitioners or other appropriate services. Biopsy and pathology may be covered by applicable insurance arrangements, depending on the circumstances.
Specialized investigations arranged through FHI may carry separate fees. A quoted investigation-and-interpretation service includes the agreed interpretation and integration into the report.
FHI provides independent case interpretation and management recommendations. Prescriptions, procedures and other regulated medical decisions remain with an appropriately authorized treating practitioner.
Using your findings
You may bring your FHI report to your own practitioners. Where requested and authorized, FHI may transmit findings securely to a treating practitioner.
Follow-up addresses a meaningful new finding, treatment-response question or change in the case. Timing and scope depend on what needs reassessment.