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Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus

Internal Medicine
Fayetteville, NC
female

Locations

Serenity Integrated medical Spa

Fayetteville, NC

Address

3115, Boone Trail, Fayetteville, NC
Directions

Practice website

Fax

9104858005

About

Bio

I am an Internist and have practiced medicine for 22 years. I graduated from St. George's School of Medicine in 1994 with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. I did my residency in Internal Medicine at Albany Medical Center, NY. I have practiced in NC since 1997 and have been in private practice since then. I have done my very best to protect and preserve the rights of patients and give them the best personalized care I could have, through the years. This was one of the big reasons that I decided against ever working with a Hospital system, where productivity was the most important metric in the practice of medicine. I have slowly and surely moved the focus of my practice into an integrated medicine model, exploring non-pharmacological ways to heal the human body by optimizing nutrition and reducing stress. I now teach a personalized curriculum, based on the 5 pillars of health; Detoxification, Nutrition, Exercise, Hormone replacement and Nervous system optimization. I also utilize platelet rich plasma innovatively to enhance sexual performance, restore and rejuvenate hair, reduce pain in certain joint conditions, and use it also for aesthetic procedures, including face lifts, facials, breast lifts and scar reductions. As an integrative medicine physician, I am well in the company of physicians at Duke University and the Cleveland Clinic, where there are large centers for Integrative Medical care. My goal is to get patients educated on matters of wellness and preventative health before they develop the symptoms of chronic degenerative conditions. Consuming the best macro and micronutrients will ensure that they give themselves the best chance at protecting their health and staying well. Come and explore with me the different ways you can preserve your health in unique ways, designed particularly to suit your unique body.

Specialties
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Internal Medicine

Addiction Medicine

Anti-Aging Medicine

Integrative Medicine

Pain Management

Licenses

United States: North Carolina

Languages spoken

Tamil

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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Colonoscopy: It is imperative that you get a colonoscopy to rule out cancer. You cannot rule it out with just a physical abdominal exam. While you don't have all t... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Gastritis/ Ulcer: Please see a gastroenterologist for your symptoms. You will need to stop all NSAIDS, get checked for H.pylori and get an endoscopy to better visualize... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Carry: Carry hand pocket warmers in the winter, use mitts not gloves, medication if severe. Ask your MD.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Call ent surgeon: Sometimes you can knock a scab loose but you should let your surgeon see the area to determine if that was all it is or do you have an infection?
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Gout or pseudo gout.: Uric acid levels can be normal in acute exacerbation of gout. You need either Colchicine or a course of steroids and X ray of your foot. Stay away fro... Read More
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A male asked:
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Go to the ER now.: may be complications of surgery. need immediate attention.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Arm sling, vitamin C: If you can move your arm, chances are that it is not fractured. So, most likely a soft tissue injury. Take some over the counter advil or aleve (napro... Read More
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A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Depends: If you are looking for testosterone injections or commercial gels or pills, you can get insurance to cover them. There is another way to get replaceme... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Need more info.: Where do you hurt? Need to know how long, how it started. Was the pain related to trauma?
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: Do you mean in a pill or other form? Personally for your condition, I prefer bio identical hormones in a pellet form. Please research other ways to ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Low Back Pain: It would appear that you have lumbosacral disc pathology with some compression of the nerves that go down your legs. You will require a lumbosacral X... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
I agree: Repetitive motion on joints can lead to injury. Take some anti-inflammatories and stop playing for a week to 10 days. If the problem persists, see a s... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Ekg & Holter monitor: She needs these tests along with a blood test to monitor her tsh. Also have her stop all sources of caffeine. If she has low back pain, she needs an x... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Stop cream: If you were already diagnosed through lab testing of a vaginal smear and BV was the diagnosis, then you may have had a reaction to the cream. Stop it ... Read More
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A 67-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: Not sure why a person needs multiple enemas a day. Are you on a detox regimen that calls for frequent elimination? You can potentially harm your natur... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Calorie sources: Even though a "calorie is a calorie', depending on where the source of calories are coming from, they can trigger different processes in your body an... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Triggers: First, it is important to determine what the trigger for her eczema is. If it is a food sensitivity, you may need to cut down the consumption of that ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: Depending on the type of mold and the amount that was inhaled and the time period, it can be dangerous and toxic, potentially triggering lung cancer. ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
EKG & Holter: You need a physical exam, an ekg and some blood tests to do a basic workup. You may also need a Holter monitor for 24hrs.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No: If you did not ejaculate in her vagina, she cannot become pregnant. There is no connection between the mouth and the uterus.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yeast: You have not mentioned if you have a yeast problem in your genitals or skin. Why are you on low dose antibiotics for so long?
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Vestibulitis: If your doctor has ruled out yeast infection and or bacterial vaginosis, then you probably have a vestibulitis. This is an irritation of the area arou... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Taper your dose.: don't quit suddenly. Physical withdrawal lasts 3-4 days but mental dependence does not and the chance of relapse is great. you need therapy from an ad... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
PRP: Try platelet rich plasma for your skin condition. It will work much better and has minimal discomfort. You will not e disappointed. If you are in the ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandhya Thomas-Montilus
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: If you were to test your urine by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry, it would most certainly show a low level of cocaine metabolite called BZG o... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Thomas-Montilus is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Thomas-Montilus is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! 5 days now, can the meds heal this? I am also gaining weight too
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Graduated 1994MD

Residency

ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
Completed 1997

Awards

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