Dr. Sara ReaderMD/MPH

Dr. Reader specializes exclusively in Functional Medicine. She focuses on identifying the underlying causes of symptoms rather than managing them in isolation. Her areas of focus include micronutrient deficiencies, microbiome and GI imbalances, hormone imbalances, fatigue, sleep, and stress.

Yes. Dr. Reader holds board certification as an Emergency Physician. She also holds certification as an IFM Certified Practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine, which reflects her advanced training in functional and preventive care.

Dr. Reader earned her MD and Master of Public Health from Tulane University. She completed her Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Florida, Jacksonville College of Medicine.

Dr. Reader conducts personalized evaluations that target specific imbalances and deficiencies. She uses functional medicine testing, genetics, microbiome assessments, and micronutrient analysis. Her goal is to understand each patient's symptoms in full before building a care plan.

Yes. Dr. Reader integrates lifestyle modification, nutrition counseling, sleep optimization, and stress management into her care plans. She treats these factors with the same clinical weight as lab results and diagnostic findings.

Yes. Southampton Medical and Wellness offers a Whole Health Interdisciplinary Approach. Patients may work with both Dr. Reader and Dr. Mann, combining Functional Medicine with Direct Primary Care for a more comprehensive plan.

Dr. Reader evaluates and treats hormone imbalances, GI imbalances, microbiome disruptions, micronutrient deficiencies, fatigue, sleep disorders, and stress-related conditions. She approaches each condition by seeking its root cause through functional medicine testing and personalized diagnostics.

Dr. Reader focuses on identifying what drives symptoms rather than treating them in isolation. She uses specialized testing, including microbiome assessments, micronutrient panels, and genetic data, to inform individualized care plans. Her Functional Medicine packages provide structured time for thorough evaluation and follow-up.