Sheridan James, MD

Patients pay a single annual fee to access all services at Sheridan James, MD. No additional charges apply per visit or communication. The practice does not bill insurance for office visits or direct care, though patients may use their insurance for labs, imaging, emergency room visits, or specialist referrals.

Yes. Dr. James offers direct access via phone, text, email, and video visits. Patients do not need to schedule a formal appointment to ask a question or address a concern. All of these communications fall within the annual membership at no extra cost.

Yes, Dr. James conducts video visits for patients who prefer remote consultations. Telehealth appointments carry no additional charge beyond the annual membership fee.

The practice covers internal medicine, functional medicine, preventive care, hormone optimization, BHRT, gut health, weight management, nutrition counseling, sleep optimization, stress management, exercise guidance, and advanced diagnostic testing. Dr. James builds individualized care plans that draw from this full range of services.

The practice does not accept insurance for membership fees or office visits. Patients may use their insurance for labs, imaging, emergency room care, and specialty referrals. This structure lets Dr. James focus fully on each patient without insurance constraints.

Dr. James uses functional medicine to investigate the root causes of symptoms rather than treating them in isolation. She applies evidence-based lifestyle strategies, including changes to nutrition, sleep, stress management, and physical activity, alongside western medicine to address the full picture of a patient's health.

The Scottsdale office features an organic-inspired waiting room, a private consultation room, a modern exam room, and an organic snack and refreshment bar. The environment reflects the practice's emphasis on whole-person, non-toxic living.

Yes. Dr. James offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for patients experiencing hormonal changes related to menopause and other hormonal imbalances. She conducts a personalized assessment before starting any treatment and provides continuous monitoring to keep therapy safe and effective.

Prospective patients can reach the practice by phone at 480-217-9344 or by email to start the enrollment process. Dr. James keeps her panel intentionally sized to provide thorough, attentive care to each member.