Functional Medicine Center - Chambers Center for Well-Being, Morristown, NJ

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Your initial appointment (30 min.) focuses on your health and wellness goals and helps the physician determine the appropriate diagnostic testing based on your individual needs. Your next appointment will be scheduled in four to six weeks, once your test results are available. Your second appointment (45 min) provides additional time with the physician to review your test results, discuss key findings and identify opportunities to support your wellness goals. If appropriate, our physician may recommend you to additional medical services. Additional follow-up appointments will be scheduled as needed.

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Your initial appointment (90 min.) provides extensive time with the physician to discuss your health history and explore factors that may be contributing to unresolved concerns. The physician will develop a preliminary plan and determine the appropriate diagnostic testing based on your individual needs. Your next appointment will be scheduled in four to six weeks, once your test results are available. Your second appointment (75 min.) provides dedicated time with the physician to review your test results in depth, discuss key findings and identify patterns or factors that may be contributing to your unresolved health concerns. Together, you’ll refine your personalized treatment plan based on your test results and individual needs. Follow-up appointments (60 min.) will be scheduled as needed to monitor your progress, adjust your personalized plan and address evolving health needs. Our physician will collaborate with your established care team and, when appropriate, coordinate additional medical services to support a comprehensive approach to your health and well-being.

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A Personalized Approach to Better Health

Functional Medicine assesses the whole person to better understand the root cause of health concerns, rather than just treating symptoms. Extended appointments, advanced diagnostic testing, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, and evidence-informed treatment strategies support a personalized approach to enhance your health.

Functional medicine can help Individuals whose concerns haven’t been fully resolved through conventional care, including:

Chronic illnesses

such as irritable bowel disease, thyroid conditions, hormonal imbalances and autoimmune diseases

Unexplained symptoms

such as fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, weight gain or loss, and skin rashes

Longevity

to optimize energy, sleep, recovery, and performance

Two Programs

We offer two functional medicine programs designed to meet your unique needs. Both provide personalized, physician-guided care, focused on enhancing your health. The difference is the depth of evaluation and ongoing medical care.

Optimize Program

Ideal for individuals in good health who want to proactively understand and optimize their wellness.

A focused approach to optimizing energy, sleep, recovery, performance and healthy aging through targeted evaluation and personalized recommendations. Does not include prescribing, adjusting, monitoring, or discontinuing medications as part of your treatment plan.

Personalized laboratory testing may include more advanced blood and urine testing for deeper insight into your health.

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Learn More

Your initial appointment (30 min.) focuses on your health and wellness goals and helps the physician determine the appropriate diagnostic testing based on your individual needs. Your next appointment will be scheduled in four to six weeks, once your test results are available.

Your second appointment (45 min) provides additional time with the physician to review your test results, discuss key findings and identify opportunities to support your wellness goals. If appropriate, our physician may recommend you to additional medical services. Additional follow-up appointments will be scheduled as needed.

Comprehensive Program

Ideal for individuals with complex or persistent health concerns that have not been fully resolved despite standard care.

A deep evaluation of your health history, symptoms, and interconnected concerns, with more advanced diagnostic testing and time with the physician. Includes a review of current medications and recommendations for medication changes as needed.

Personalized laboratory and specialty testing may include more than 30 tests, such as advanced blood and urine testing, gut microbiome analysis, breath testing and food sensitivity testing. These tests can provide a more comprehensive view of your health and may reveal patterns and opportunities to address unresolved health concerns.

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Learn More

Your initial appointment (90 min.) provides extensive time with the physician to discuss your health history and explore factors that may be contributing to unresolved concerns. The physician will develop a preliminary plan and determine the appropriate diagnostic testing based on your individual needs. Your next appointment will be scheduled in four to six weeks, once your test results are available.

Your second appointment (75 min.) provides dedicated time with the physician to review your test results in depth, discuss key findings and identify patterns or factors that may be contributing to your unresolved health concerns. Together, you’ll refine your personalized treatment plan based on your test results and individual needs.

Follow-up appointments (60 min.) will be scheduled as needed to monitor your progress, adjust your personalized plan and address evolving health needs. Our physician will collaborate with your established care team and, when appropriate, coordinate additional medical services to support a comprehensive approach to your health and well-being.

As part of Atlantic Health, we are seamlessly connected to expert care teams, specialized resources, innovative technologies, and award-winning services across more than 400 community locations.

Costs

Functional Medicine is a self-pay service and is not billed to insurance. Our fees reflect the extensive time, expertise and personalized care provided by our physician.

Optimize Program

Comprehensive Program

Initial Appointment

$250
30 min.

Initial Appointment

$750
90 min.

Second Appointment

$350
45 min.

Second Appointment

$600
75 min.

Follow-up Appointments

$525
60 min.

Costs

Functional Medicine is a self-pay service and is not billed to insurance. Our fees reflect the extensive time, expertise and personalized care provided by our physician.

Optimize Program

Initial Appointment

$250
30 min.

Second Appointment

$350
45 min.

Comprehensive Program

Initial Appointment

$750
90 min.

Second Appointment

$600
75 min.

Follow-up Appointments

$525
60 min.

Can I transition from the optimize to the comprehensive program?Katy Balog2026-10-20T13:15:24+00:00

Can I transition from the optimize to the comprehensive program?

Yes! Test results and conversations with the physician may indicate that deeper investigation and management of your care would be beneficial. If you choose to transition, you will receive a credit towards your Comprehensive Program Initial Appointment (90-min) to use within 90 days.

Is Functional Medicine covered by insurance?Katy Balog2026-11-03T14:15:43+00:00

Is Functional Medicine covered by insurance?

No, Functional Medicine is a self-pay service and is not billed to insurance. Upon request, we can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company to determine whether you are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement. Please be aware that testing and treatments costs are separate from physician appointment fees. For more information, please call our office staff at 973-971-6301.

Can I use HSA or FSA funds for Functional Medicine?Katy Balog2026-10-15T13:51:36+00:00

Can I use HSA or FSA funds for Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine services may be eligible for payment with HSA or FSA funds, depending on the service and your individual plan. We recommend confirming eligibility with your HSA/FSA administrator before your appointment. Upon request, we can provide documentation for eligible medical expenses.

Are virtual appointments available?Katy Balog2026-10-15T13:48:24+00:00

Are virtual appointments available?

Virtual appointments are available to individuals physically located in the state of New Jersey at the time of their appointment.

How should I prepare for my appointment?Katy Balog2026-10-27T12:55:21+00:00

How should I prepare for my appointment?

After requesting an appointment, you will receive an intake form to provide information about your health history, current concerns, lifestyle and wellness goals. Our physician will review this information in advance to gain a detailed understanding of your individual needs. Please be prepared to discuss the information you provided on your intake form at your appointment.

Is Functional Medicine Right for You?

Request a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with our physician to discuss your health goals, learn more about our two personalized programs, and explore whether Functional Medicine may be right for you.

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Meet Our Physician

Bianca Chiara, MD

Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) – New Jersey Medical School (NJMS)
Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Special Interests: Family Medicine, Functional Medicine

Bianca Chiara, MD, is a functional medicine practitioner with Atlantic Health. Board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and certified by The Institute for Functional Medicine, she has more than 18 years of experience offering tools to help patients uncover the root causes of their medical issues. She is passionate about helping women navigate fertility, perimenopause and menopause using a whole-person care framework. She strongly believes in the patient-practitioner partnership and equal responsibility of both parties in the pursuit of health, using nutritional therapies, supplements and medications, if needed, to create a foundation to achieve lifelong change.

After obtaining her bachelor’s degree from The College of NJ, she earned her medical degree from UMDNJ-NJMS, where she also completed her family residency. Prior to joining Atlantic Health, she served as a primary care physician at Hoboken Family Medicine and Women’s Health and Carepoint Medical Group in Hoboken, NJ. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.

What Our Patients Say

"Dr. Chiara had me on my way to eradicating the root cause of my disorder in one visit. She has taught me so much and to think differently. Her knowledge, compassion and superb follow-up communication are unmatched by any doctor I have ever come across. Dr. Chiara has changed my life! She is an amazing individual and doctor."

- Bernadette S.