About Us

The Institute for Personalized Medicine (formerly Live Well MD) is a progressive, forward thinking practice that incorporates the art of Functional Medicine as a foundation for healing patients with chronic illness.  In a society experiencing  a sharp increase in the number of people who suffer from chronic, complex diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, depression and autoimmune disorders, people are desperately searching for answers and true healing of these and other debilitating conditions.

Functional Medicine is patient-centered medicine.  By changing the focus from disease-centered medicine which is found in most medical practices, our physicians address the whole person and not merely a set of isolated symptoms. Our physicians spend quality time with their patients, listening to their complete histories and understanding the interaction between the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that can influence overall health.  Our physicians are uniquely trained to evaluate areas such as nutrition, diet and exercise to treat and prevent illness.  Our treatments address the mind, body and spirit as well as physical and social environmental factors that affect the overall functioning of the human body.

By utilizing the latest laboratory and diagnostic testing available, we search for the root causes of disease and then set our goal towards correcting the underlying dysfunction of the body to achieve true healing.  No two patients are the same so no two wellness plans should be the same.  Through the cooperation of you and our physicians, a personalized blueprint for you to achieve optimal health is created.

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Our Team

Dr Mary Kay Ross

Mary Kay Ross, MD, FACEP is the founder and owner of The Institute for Personalized Medicine.  Dr. Ross has witnessed first-hand the overall declining health of Americans.  While working in emergency and trauma centers across the country, she found that many chronic health problems including obesity, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and heart problems, although treatable, could also be prevented.  She believes that by utilizing proactive and preventative care rather than reactive treatments, many chronic diseases can be avoided.

Dr. Ross’s journey to functional medicine began in 2007 when her own personal experiences made her seek a more natural and integrative approach towards healing and aging.  She discovered that bio-identical hormones can heal her patients.  In 2010, Dr. Ross left the emergency room to devote her efforts full-time towards helping her patients achieve true healing though the use of Functional Medicine.  She now realizes that hormone replacement is merely one part of the equation that leads to optimal health.  Dr. Ross believes that medicine is evolving and thrives by learning continually.  She is committed to her beliefs and is passionate about the medicine she practices.

As a patient of hers, you will find that she listens to you and takes your concerns seriously.  A typical initial consultation lasts about an hour.  She cares and works with you to construct a proactive game plan for you to achieve optimal health.

Medical Education

  • Emergency Medicine, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio
  • M.D., University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky
  • B.A., Psychology, University of Louisville, Kentucky
  • Actively pursuing certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine

Board Certification

  • American Board of Emergency Medicine

Affiliations

  • Institute for Functional Medicine
  • American College of Emergency Physicians

Jessica Taylor, FNP-C

Jessica Taylor is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for holistic care. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Armstrong Atlantic University followed by a master’s degree from South University. She is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Drawing from her diverse background encompassing critical care and surgery, Jessica’s experiences have given her profound insights into the resilience of the human body and spirit. At the core of Jessica’s practice philosophy is a fervent belief in the innate capacity of our bodies to heal themselves which led her to pursue certification from the esteemed Functional Medicine University. Jessica recognizes the importance of integrating conventional treatments with an astute focus on lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to underlying pathologies. This belief drives her to offer a path to wellness, getting to the root cause of illness that influences health.

Testimonials

★★★★★

Dr. Ross is extraordinary and as I told her today, she is the first practitioner in 20 years who actually cared enough about my condition to take a hard look at it and advise intelligently. Today was life-changing for me. THANK YOU

"Dear Dr. Ross, I am following my new program and cannot tell you about the new energy! I am telling everyone about your program, keep up the good work.

”Institute for Personalized Medicine has given me back the energy to lead a full and active life.