Dr. Steven Margolis
FamiLy Medicine
Sterling Heights, MI
35 years experience male
Locations
Complete Family Care
Sterling Heights, MI
About
Bio
I am a well rounded family physician that graduated the William Beaumont Family Practice Residency and became Michigan's first board certified lipidologist and one of the first in the state to practice alternative medicine
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
FamiLy Medicine
Anti-Aging Medicine
Clinical Lipidology
Family Medicine
Holistic Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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Co Q 10: Coenzyme q 10 in large doses has numerous studies supporting its use in parkinsons. There is also a clinic in florida run by an alternative neurologis... Read More
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STD: Some sexually transmitted diseases like mycoplasma and its relatives don't show up on standard testing but do respond to a simple antibiotic called do... Read More
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Cholesterol: One of my favorite herbs is red yeast rice extract. Typical dose is 600 mg 4 capsules a day. Quality varies tremendously so i always stick to the chol... Read More
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Ignorance: Unfortunately mainstream doctors do not know enough or anything about alternative medicine, so it is easier to dismiss it than to make an effort to un... Read More
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Weight: For women, the rule of thumb is 100 pounds for the first five feet then five pounds for each inch after, so 145.
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Spirulina: Spirulina is a blue green algae very rich in vitamins and nutrients and is considered a power whole food with numerous benefits and should be a part o... Read More
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Rhabdo: I have not heard of rhabdo from valtrex, (valacyclovir) . It is much more common with statins especially when they are combined with other medicines, ... Read More
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Training: I became an alternative medicine specialist in 1990 before there were formal organizations teaching and credentialing doctors. Now doctors can complet... Read More
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Uncertain: I would need to know your age to answer definitively, but if you are on hormone replacement, you absolutely need regular pap smears along with your ma... Read More
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DHEA: Dhea is very safe when blood or urine levels are monitored . You cannot just take it off the shelf and expect to do well without levels being monitore... Read More
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Family Medicine: The possibilities are endless. I went on to become a board certified lipidologist. My friend runs an emergency room. There are multiple subspecialties... Read More
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Bruising: The best treatment for bruising anywhere, including the eye, is arnica tablests 4 under your tongue every 4 hours while you are awake. It works miracl... Read More
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Alternative Medicine: Alternative medicine blends the best of eastern and western medicine and should be referred to more as integrative medicine , a title that more accura... Read More
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Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil is one of the best natural antifungals. Too strong to apply directly to skin, put a few drops in a little solid crisco and rub it in to t... Read More
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Obesity: I'm sure your brother is aware of his weight condition. Let him know you care and found a very simple balanced approach to losing weight and give him ... Read More
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Olive Leaf is good: Olive leaf is a good immune booster and also good for lowering blood pressure. We have had success with both.
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Physicians Assistant: A good physician's assistant can do everything a doctor can and if there is any uncertainty, will consult with a doctor as well.
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Orgasm: Yes, of course, there are no age restrictions or upper limits to ability to achieve orgasm.
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Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are nothing more than dilated blood vessels . They are easily shrunk down but if they become thrombosed (a clot inside), they need to be s... Read More
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Diabetes: Some effective alternative medicine treatments for such a severely abnormal glucose include strict carbohydrate restriction, berberine 200 mg with eac... Read More
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Kidney stones: You shouldl find out the type of stone and take supplements accordingly . For example, if the stones are acidic, you need something basic like carbona... Read More
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HealthTap member
Oct 23, 2014
A doctor that actually promotes vitamins?! Can it be?! I love that he's not trying to push prescription drugs down my throat. He's all about preventative medicine. I just adore him.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Margolis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Margolis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Was not aware of the licorice tablets.
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The tea tree oil really helps... Thanks a lot =)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
William Beaumont HOSPITAL-TROY
Affiliations
National Lipid Association
American Academy Family Physicians
American Heart Association
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