For Referring Providers
A colleague for the cases that need more time
Dr. Christina Paul, MD, is a board-certified physician with training in functional, integrative, and longevity medicine. She works with patients who would benefit from extended clinical time, deeper diagnostic workup, and ongoing health optimization in a practice built specifically for that purpose.
Her practice is designed to work alongside yours. She coordinates directly with referring providers, shares findings, and keeps you informed throughout the process. Your patient stays your patient.
About Dr. Paul
Background and clinical approach
Dr. Paul is a board-certified physician who has spent over a decade in clinical practice. In addition to her conventional medical training, she has pursued extensive education in functional, integrative, and longevity medicine, blending that with her experience as a board-certified physician to offer a broader diagnostic and therapeutic toolkit.
Her practice provides the one thing most clinical settings can't: time. Extended consultations, comprehensive diagnostic workups, and the ability to follow a patient longitudinally as interventions take effect. She uses advanced testing across hormonal, metabolic, inflammatory, and nutrient systems, and builds individualized care plans that account for the full clinical picture.
All consultations are virtual, which removes geographic barriers for your patients and scheduling friction from your referral process. Dr. Paul can work with patients in any state where she holds licensure, with IMLC expansion underway.
How she works with referring providers
Dr. Paul treats your referral as a professional relationship, not just a patient handoff. She can work with you directly as needed on any case. Specific commitments:
- ·With the patient's consent, summary of findings, assessment, and care plan shared with you
- ·Direct communication if anything requires your attention or if medication coordination is needed
- ·No changes to medications you manage without coordinating with you first
- ·Ongoing updates for patients in continued care
- ·Available for a direct conversation on any shared patient, anytime
When to Consider a Referral
Situations where Dr. Paul can help
These are the types of cases where having a colleague with extended appointment time and functional/integrative training can be a useful addition to the patient's care team.
Patients who would benefit from extended clinical time
Patients with multiple overlapping concerns that are difficult to address thoroughly within a typical visit structure. Dr. Paul's consultations are 60 minutes, with time to review the full history and explore the intersections between systems.
Hormonal health and perimenopause
Women with hormonal complaints who would benefit from comprehensive hormone and thyroid panels, ongoing management, and dedicated longitudinal attention to the hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory interplay.
Patients interested in proactive health optimization
Motivated patients looking for advanced biomarker analysis, preventive screening, and a long-term health strategy. They're often willing to invest out of pocket in a dedicated optimization program alongside their existing care.
Patients asking about functional or integrative medicine
When a patient expresses interest in this space, a referral to a board-certified physician with functional and integrative training keeps them within the medical system and ensures clinical rigor. Dr. Paul coordinates with you throughout.
The Process
Referring a patient is simple
There's no formal referral process required. If you think a patient would benefit from working with Dr. Paul, here's what happens.
Let the patient know
You can use the form below, send a quick email, or simply tell the patient to mention your name when they reach out. Whatever is easiest for your workflow. No forms to fill out, no records to prepare.
Dr. Paul takes it from there
She handles the intake: full medical history review, medications, existing lab work, relevant records. Where needed, she requests records directly from the patient or their portal so your staff isn't burdened.
You stay informed, if you'd like
With the patient's consent, you can receive a summary of findings, assessment, and the care plan. If anything comes up that requires your input or if medication coordination is needed, Dr. Paul reaches out to you directly.
Ongoing as needed
For patients who continue with Dr. Paul, communication with the referring provider stays open based on the preferences of everyone involved. You're always welcome to reach out directly to discuss a shared patient.
Refer a Patient
Send a referral
A note about the practice model
Extend Medical operates as a private-pay practice. This is what allows Dr. Paul to offer 60-minute consultations, comprehensive diagnostic workups, and the ongoing attention that this type of care requires. Services are not billed through insurance.
Patients who are a good fit tend to be those who are motivated, proactive about their health, and comfortable investing in a premium physician relationship. Setting that expectation when you mention the referral helps ensure a smooth experience for everyone involved.
Complete the form below or reach out directly at referrals@extendmedical.com. Dr. Paul reviews all referrals personally.