Carolina HealthSpan Institute

Carolina HealthSpan Institute operates in Charlotte, NC under the clinical direction of Dr. Russo, delivering hormone replacement therapy, cognitive health protocols, and sexual wellness treatments to adults experiencing age-related decline. The practice combines bioidentical hormone replacement therapy with targeted peptide applications, addressing testosterone deficiency, estrogen imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and metabolic disorders that affect quality of life in midlife and beyond. Patients travel from throughout Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas for access to treatment protocols not widely available in conventional primary care settings.

Carolina HealthSpan Institute offers an extensive peptide therapy program with 27 different peptides available, including metabolic peptides including AOD-9604, Liraglutide, growth hormone secretagogues like CJC-1295, and other specialized compounds. Treatment selection is individualized based on comprehensive health assessments and patient goals.

Dr. Russo leads clinical evaluations and treatment planning, working with patients to identify root causes of fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and declining physical performance. The practice emphasizes bioidentical hormone replacement therapy using estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones in physiologic doses tailored to individual lab results and symptom profiles. Patients receive detailed education on hormone metabolism, peptide mechanisms of action, and lifestyle factors that influence treatment outcomes. Follow-up protocols include repeat laboratory testing at specified intervals and dosage adjustments based on symptomatic response and objective biomarkers.

New patients complete comprehensive intake assessments covering medical history, current symptoms, medication lists, and treatment goals before meeting with Dr. Russo for initial consultation. The clinic schedules follow-up visits at 6-week, 3-month, and 6-month intervals during the first year of treatment, with ongoing monitoring thereafter based on individual stability and response. Patients receive prescriptions for compounded bioidentical hormones and peptides through partner pharmacies specializing in custom formulations. The Charlotte location provides in-office procedures including hormone pellet insertions, injection training, and body composition analysis using bioimpedance technology.

Carolina HealthSpan Institute accepts self-pay patients and provides documentation for insurance reimbursement where applicable, though most hormone optimization and peptide therapies fall outside standard insurance coverage. The practice maintains a patient portal for secure messaging, lab result access, and appointment scheduling. Treatment costs vary based on specific protocols selected, with hormone replacement therapy programs typically ranging from initial consultation fees through ongoing medication and monitoring expenses. The clinic serves patients throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area seeking alternatives to conventional approaches for age-related health concerns and wellness optimization.