Kara M Nakisbendi, MD

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

Board Certified Gynecologist and Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner who treats complex chronic illnesses such as tick borne infections, mold illness, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, long haul COVID, mast cell activation syndrome, hypermobile EDS and many more.

Type of Care I Provide

• Other

Practitioner Type

• Medical Doctor

From the practitioner: About My Practice

Dr. Nakisbendi sees patients in person in her Bellevue, WA office. She can provide telehealth to patients in Washington, Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Arizona and Connecticut. These states are subject to change.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Patients will receive individualized care for their complex medical conditions. She will listen, assess and tailor her treatment plans exactly to her patients needs. Dr. Nakisbendi believes in shared decision making with her patients and respects patient's autonomy.

Health Concerns

• Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
• Bone, Skin, & Muscle Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Dementia & Cognitive Decline
• Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
• Gut & Microbiome Health
• Immune Health & Autoimmunity
• Infections & COVID-19
• Mental Health
• Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
• Toxins & Detoxification
• Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health

Medical Specialties

• Functional Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Male disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Temple University School of Medicine

Degree

MD

Professional Associations

IFM

Board Certification

American Board of Obestrics/Gynecology

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module