YoungerMeMD offers five specialty tests from its office at 125 East Elm Street in Conshohocken, a short drive from Philadelphia and the Main Line. You start with an assessment in person or by telehealth, bloodwork is drawn locally, and the GI-MAP stool kit is done at home, so most patients do not need to travel far.
Telehealth visits are available only while you are located in Pennsylvania. If you live across the river in New Jersey or elsewhere in the Delaware Valley, plan on in-person visits at the office.
Key takeaways
- The clinic sits in Montgomery County and sees patients in person or, for those in the state, by video.
- Blood samples are drawn locally and the stool test is collected at home; ask our team about the details for your test.
- Specialty tests are added to a $599 assessment, with published add-on prices from $89 to $404.
- Some people should see a primary care doctor, gastroenterologist, pediatrician or Poison Control instead.
Where the clinic is and who it serves
The office is at 125 East Elm Street, Suite 201, Conshohocken, PA 19428, in Montgomery County just outside the city. The clinic serves Montgomery County, Greater Philadelphia, the Main Line and the wider Delaware Valley. You can see the full list of communities on our areas we serve page.
The medical director is Kenneth Varano, DO, and the team includes nurse practitioner Barb Dougherty. Visits are in person in Conshohocken or virtual.
Office visit or telehealth
Your assessment and follow-up visits can happen either way, with one rule: telehealth is only for patients located in Pennsylvania. That covers patients in the city, the suburbs and anywhere else in the state.
An office visit may suit you better if you want an in-person exam, if you will be outside Pennsylvania, or if you simply prefer meeting face to face. Members get three to four in-person or virtual visits per year, plus support between visits.
Where samples are collected
Collection depends on the test:
| Test | How the sample is collected | Add-on price |
|---|---|---|
| GI-MAP | At-home stool kit | $404 |
| Wheat Zoomer | Blood test, drawn locally | $300 |
| TruAge | Blood sample, drawn locally | Ask our team for current pricing |
| TruHealth | Explained when the test is ordered | $375 |
| Heavy Metals Testing | No provocation agent; ask our team for specimen details | $89 |
We do not name a specific draw site here. Ask our team where your blood will be drawn and whether you should pause any supplements or medicines beforehand. Turnaround times are also not published, so ask when you order.
Our metals test is unprovoked by design. The American College of Medical Toxicology recommends against post-chelator challenge urine testing, which can make normal metal levels look high.1
What it costs and how to book
Specialty tests are optional add-ons selected at checkout with an assessment on the payment page. The base is the $599 assessment, or the $724 Hormone Assessment if hormones are part of your question. Membership is $279 per month and includes interpretation and planning; the test kits are billed separately. Testing is self-pay through the clinic; ask our team about receipts for your own insurer or HSA. The full breakdown is in specialty testing cost in Pennsylvania.
Who should go elsewhere
A specialty clinic is not the right first stop for everyone. Being clear about this saves you time and money:
- Emergencies and poisonings. Call 911 for severe symptoms. For a suspected poisoning, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, which is free and open around the clock.2
- Warning signs in the gut. Blood in the stool, black stools, unexplained weight loss, anemia or new bowel changes after 45 need your doctor or a gastroenterologist promptly. Routine colon cancer screening starts at 45 for average-risk adults and is not something a stool microbiome test provides.3
- Suspected celiac disease. Ask your primary care doctor for a celiac antibody blood test first, while you are still eating gluten.4
- A known H. pylori infection. Treatment follows the gastroenterology guideline, which also calls for a test after treatment to confirm the infection is gone.5
- Children and pregnancy. Children with a possible lead exposure belong with a pediatrician. If you are pregnant, involve your obstetric team first.
Your next step
If you are in the Philadelphia area and specialty testing fits your question, choose your assessment and any add-on tests on the payment page. To ask about collection, timing or TruAge pricing first, contact our team, call (215) 892-1230 or email help@youngermemd.com.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to come to Conshohocken?
Not necessarily. If you are located in Pennsylvania, visits can be virtual. Blood tests still need a local draw, and the GI-MAP is collected at home.
I live in New Jersey or Delaware. Can I still be a patient?
Telehealth is only for patients located in Pennsylvania, so you would need to come to the office for visits. Ask our team how sample collection would work for you.
Can I do a test without becoming a member?
Tests are added at checkout with an assessment, and interpretation and planning are part of membership. Ask our team about your specific situation.
Does the clinic test for SIBO?
No. The clinic treats SIBO but does not test for it. The GI-MAP is a stool test and does not diagnose SIBO.
Related reading
This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Decisions about testing and treatment should be made with your clinician. If you have severe symptoms, call 911. For a suspected poisoning, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
