Functional Medicine MD Serving Bergen, Passaic & Hudson County, NJ
If you've ever left a doctor's office with a prescription – no explanation as to why you're sick – you'll know just how rare that is. Here at CITM, Dr. Roman Finn and our integrative staff delve into the root cause of your symptoms – and not the one that may be covered up by prescription drugs.
You’ve been to doctor after doctor, all asking pretty much the same questions, ordering the same tests, and giving you the same prescription: everything is fine. In the meantime, you still don’t feel like yourself. Here at CITM we ask a different question: why does your body do this in the first place? and not, what pill will fix this symptom?
What Functional Medicine Actually Means at CITM
Most medicine is designed to cure what ails them. Fatigue? Here’s a stimulant. Digestive trouble? Here’s an antacid. High blood sugar? Here’s a prescription. The tougher question that’s usually overlooked is why does your body create that symptom to begin with?
It is here that functional medicine plays a role and that is why it is important to have an MD. Because Dr. Finn is a licensed physician, your evaluation won’t just consist of diet and exercise recommendations – it will be complete, with full diagnostic powers, prescription authority when necessary, and a seamless relationship with the rest of your medical care. We examine how gut, hormones, immune system and lifestyle are actually linked, and then create a plan that is customized to your findings – not a cookie cutter plan.
What Sets Our Practice Apart
A Licensed MD Leading Your Care
Dr Finn isn’t just throwing the term wellness about – he is a doctor who can run a full diagnostic, interpret it medically, and prescribe if necessary and appropriate, all in one visit.
A Full Team, Not a Solo Practice
Your case isn’t looked at by only one provider. Along with Dr. Finn, our gastroenterology specialist, certified naturopath and nutritionist work together to develop your treatment plan.
We Actually Have Time for You
Initial consultations are planned to be deep, not ten minutes in-between.
Testing That Looks Deeper
We do not stop at a normal panel that returns normal when you are still sick. We examine the whole picture – hormones, inflammation and gut function – which is not captured in traditional blood tests.
Conventional and Holistic, Under One Roof
Do not have to opt for either a medical doctor or a holistic provider. CITM is a practice of internal medicine, gastroenterology, chelation and IV nutrient therapy, and naturopathic care all in one.
We Explain What We’re Doing and Why
You will go out with your results and your own plan, not having a piece of paper you don’t understand.
Serving All of North Jersey’s Tri-County Area
One Paramus office provides healthcare to patients all over Bergen, Passaic and Hudson Counties.
Functional Medicine MD vs. Conventional Visit
| Conventional Visit | CITM Functional Medicine MD Visit |
|---|---|
| Addressing the symptom in your face | Seeks to understand the cause of the symptom |
| 10–15 minute appointment | Life intake that’s extended for your whole life |
| Standard reference-range labs | More extensive testing as needed by your case |
| Same protocol for every diagnosis | Make a plan based on your individual discoveries |
| Medication-first approach | Medical supervision and nutrition, lifestyle and integrative therapies |
| Specialists working in isolation | Your case reviewed in tandem by a coordinated team |
Root Causes We Investigate
If symptoms are not making sense, or routine tests continue to be negative, the answer is likely in the following areas:
Hormonal Imbalance – Thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, and changing estrogen/testosterone levels impact more than you think – including your energy, mood, weight, and sleep.
Gut Health Breakdown – Digestive Dysfunction doesn’t remain confined to digestion. A poor gut can cause immune problems, inflammation and even mood.
Chronic Inflammation – Low grade inflammation is the cause of many conditions that are never fully identified.
Nutrient Gaps – Deficiencies you wouldn’t even know about can creep up and take your life energy and immune strength from you.
Autoimmune Dysregulation – If your immune system starts attacking your own tissue, you may experience symptoms long before there is a diagnosis.
Unmanaged Stress Load – Chronic stress is not a mental disorder — it actually impacts your hormones, digestion and sleep over time.
Is This You?
- You’ve heard your tests are ‘normal’ and you don’t feel normal
- Chronic condition and need something more than a prescription refill every appointment
- You’ve consulted 3-4 doctors and they have not been able to make any links between them
- Feeling tired, foggy or having digestive problems that don’t ever go away
- When you want a doctor who will listen to you, you want a doctor who has the time
- You prefer to know the reasons for your illness rather than the manner in which you feel
If any of this sounds familiar, this is the type of case that we are designed to help with.
Serving Bergen, Passaic & Hudson County From One Paramus Office
CITM is located in Paramus and treats patients all over the tri-county region in northern New Jersey. If you’re looking for details specific to your county:
Functional Medicine vs. Internal Medicine vs. Holistic Medicine
| Approach | Primary Focus | Typical Visit Length | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Medicine | Systemic root cause (across body systems) | 60–90 min initial consult | Chronic, unexplained, or multi-symptom conditions |
| Internal Medicine | Diagnosis & management of adult disease | 20–30 min visit | Routine care, acute illness, preventive screening |
| Holistic Medicine | Whole-person (mind, body, lifestyle) | Varies by therapy | Complementary support alongside medical treatment |
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Ready to Get Real Answers?
If you’ve been hearing that all is well, but you still feel bad, let’s get to the bottom of things together. Choose CITM at (201) 291-0401 or Request a Consultation online for Bergen, Passaic and Hudson County from our office in Paramus, NJ.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Functional Medicine in NJ
Dr. Finn will review all your medical history, not just what you are experiencing now, but any other lab results, prescriptions, and other factors that you have had. Next, we’ll decide what further testing is necessary (if any), before designing your treatment program.
It varies depending on your particular plan and services being billed. Please contact our Paramus office at (201) 291-0401 and the staff will be able to discuss what will apply prior to booking.
Your primary care physician is likely to be dealing with brief office visit frames specific to a particular issue. During a functional medicine visit with your MD you will get a longer, more comprehensive assessment (not just symptoms and side effects).
We work collaboratively with your existing experts. If you have records and lab results from previous visits, you can help us continue to build on results and help us not have to start all over again.
This is based on the reason for your symptoms. In some cases, changes may be felt within a few weeks, in more complicated, chronic cases, it may take longer. Together at your initial appointment we will set realistic expectations.
One of the most frequent reasons for patients seeking out our services. Standard ranges are developed for population averages, but a functional medicine evaluation is based on your personal range, not just if the number is technically within the standard range.
You can schedule an appointment to CITM without a referral.