Functional Medicine at YES MD Atlanta

At YES MD Atlanta, Functional Medicine is the foundation of how we care for patients. Instead of treating symptoms in isolation, we focus on understanding why symptoms are occurring and how the body’s systems work together. For over 30 years, Dr. Ken Knott has helped patients address complex health concerns through personalized, physician-led care that blends advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, lifestyle medicine, and modern medical therapies. Our goal is simple: help you feel better, function better, and age with strength and confidence.
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Dr Knott 30 years of Hormone experience

What Is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine looks beyond surface-level symptoms to identify underlying imbalances that impact energy, mood, weight, sleep, sexual health, and overall well-being.

This approach evaluates how key systems interact, including:

  • Hormones
  • Thyroid function
  • Metabolism
  • Inflammation
  • Gut health
  • Stress response
  • Circulation and cellular health

Every treatment plan at YES MD is customized, data-driven, and designed to support long-term health—not just short-term relief.

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Who Functional Medicine Is For

Functional Medicine may be right for you if you experience:

  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Weight gain or resistance to weight loss
  • Hormone imbalance symptoms
  • Thyroid issues
  • Low libido or sexual wellness concerns
  • Hair thinning or hair loss
  • Sleep disruption
  • Mood changes or anxiety
  • Inflammation or joint discomfort

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel well, Functional Medicine offers a deeper level of evaluation.

Concierge-Level Care for Strength, Energy & Long-Term Performance

Our Functional Medicine Services

Below are the core services offered under Functional Medicine at YES MD. Each service is connected to a dedicated page for more detailed information.

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Thyroid Hormone Balancing

Thyroid health plays a critical role in energy, metabolism, mood, weight, hair health, and cognitive function. Standard thyroid testing often misses functional imbalances.

At YES MD, we provide comprehensive thyroid evaluation and personalized treatment plans to optimize thyroid performance—not just normalize lab numbers.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Hormone imbalances affect both women and men and can impact nearly every system in the body. BHRT helps restore balance using hormones that are structurally identical to those your body produces naturally.

We offer individualized hormone therapy for:

  • Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone balance
  • Menopause and perimenopause support
  • Men’s hormone optimization
  • Sexual wellness and vitality

Medical Weight Loss

Weight gain is often linked to hormonal shifts, thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, or metabolic imbalance—not simply diet or willpower.

Our Functional Medicine-based weight-loss programs address:

  • Hormones and metabolism
  • Thyroid optimization
  • Insulin resistance
  • Lifestyle and nutritional factors

Infrared Sauna Therapy

Infrared sauna therapy supports detoxification, circulation, muscle recovery, inflammation reduction, and overall wellness. It is often used as a complementary therapy within Functional Medicine plans.

Benefits may include:

  • Improved circulation
  • Reduced inflammation
  • Stress relief
  • Enhanced recovery
  • Support for metabolic health
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Hair Replacement & Hair Loss Support

Hair loss is frequently connected to internal factors such as hormones, thyroid imbalance, stress, inflammation, or nutrient deficiencies.

At YES MD, hair restoration begins with identifying the root cause and may include:

  • Hormone and thyroid evaluation
  • Functional lab testing
  • Medical and regenerative hair treatments

Sexual Wellness (Men & Women)

Sexual wellness is a vital part of overall health and quality of life. Hormones, circulation, metabolism, and tissue health all play a role in sexual function.

Functional Medicine supports sexual wellness by addressing:

  • Hormonal balance
  • Blood flow and circulation
  • Libido and arousal concerns
  • Comfort and tissue health

Medical and device-based therapies are available and tailored to individual needs.

Why Choose Functional Medicine at YES MD

At YES MD, Functional Medicine is not a trend—it’s how we practice medicine.

  • Physician-led care with 30+ years of experience
  • Functional, root-cause medical approach
  • Personalized treatment plans
  • Hormone and metabolic expertise
  • Advanced non-surgical technologies
  • Discreet, supportive boutique environment
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Optimize Your Health with Functional Medicine at YES MD Atlanta

Your symptoms are your body’s way of communicating. Functional Medicine helps us listen more closely and respond more effectively.

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