Janine A. Blackman, MD PhD

I have seen Dr Blackman over several years. I did a lot of research before I found her, so she really knows what she is doing! I also think her fees are decent. She does what few are able to do, and her fees are normal — so a good value. She was former Director of then Alternative Medicine Program at the NIH!
Perhaps some of the issue that people mentioned have to do with the fact that alternative medicine is slightly different than regular medical office visits. There are blood tests — there have to be in order to see what our hormones and other indicators are doing!
Again, not sure what issues other people really had, but my experiences with her over the years has been really, really good! She listens, remembers, explains what she is doing and is always very helpful. I make referrals to — my friends who are impressed with what I am doing and my general health! They like her as well.

I had a very negative experience with Dr. Blackman. For someone who is in the business of working with people to lose weight holistically, I found her to be more interested in charging for tests, diet food, prescription refills (yes she charges for prescription refills – $ 50!!) rather than formulating her treatment around my individual experience and needs. She also has a really flat affect and personality, which makes her seem insensitive or that she is not really engaged with you. Bottom line: It’s a racket, and you leave feeling worse and with less money than when you came in.