Frequently Asked Questions

Group Visits leverage our time and resources by allowing patients with similar medical issues to receive the teaching portion of their consultation in a group format. Each patient is still allotted individual time with the practitioner, but at a significantly reduced cost. They also enjoy the camaraderie and support of the other group members creating an enhanced healing environment.

• 6 to 10 patients with similar medical issues meet as a group with a team consisting of a physician or advanced practitioner and, in some cases, a nurse and/or behavioral specialist.
• Visits typically run 1 to 1.5 hours at a periodic interval appropriate for the medical need and condition.
• The structure emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to the medical care visit. It has been used for a wide range of medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, menopause, spinal disorders, adult wellness visits, and much more.
• Each group session includes an individualized medical review by a licensed practitioner, patient education, and a facilitated group discussion.
• Billing is based on standard medical and behavioral billing practices.

We do not take the place of a primary care physician. Because you can message us online during business hours, we are often able to take care of acute requests. However, for example, prescribing an antibiotic for a minor infection such as a sinus infection, you will need to contact your primary care provider.

It is important to note the following, however:

• We do not fulfill an insurance company’s requirement for an in-network primary care physician as we are not in-network with any insurance plan.
• We will make every effort to make you fully aware of any additional lab fees that may be incurred and to give you the opportunity to choose which lab tests you feel comfortable paying for.
• We do not have a 24-hour answering service and do not take calls on weekends. If you need to be seen urgently or have a medical emergency you would need to visit an ER or urgent care center.

• Most lab tests ordered by a Three D Wellness physician will be billed directly to your insurance by the lab.
• Some lab tests we offer as part of our functional medicine testing program may not be covered by insurance, and in these cases, you will be charged a fee for a particular test by the lab or through Three D Wellness.
• The specific tests ordered will be personalized to you based on your initial evaluation with a Three D Wellness doctor and may include blood, saliva, urine, or stool testing.
• We will make every effort to make you fully aware of any additional lab fees that may be incurred and give you the opportunity to choose which lab tests you feel comfortable paying for.
• You are under no obligation to purchase any specialty testing.
• Should any lab results indicate you may need further testing, you will be directed to continue your care with your primary care physician or a relevant specialist. Should you choose, you may continue to work with your Three D Wellness physician.
• At-home test kits: If a lab test kit is mailed to you by Three D Wellness, you will be charged the day the kit is mailed.
• If your particular insurance company only pays for blood work done at a particular lab facility like LabCorp, you must inform us of this before blood work is done. Most insurance plans cover labs done by major national labs, including Bio reference, a lab often used by Three D Wellness because of their favorable pricing policies for patients.

Hotels for out-of-town patients that are near Three D Wellness include:

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Roswell, GA 700-650-1227
2. EVEN Hotel Alpharetta, Avalon Area, and IHG Hotel 770-869-2546
3. The Hamilton Alpharetta, Curio Collection by Hilton 770-777-1820

Dr. Sonza Favorite Restaurants

1. True Foods Restaurant
2. Another Broken Egg

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To find out more or schedule your free 15-minute consultation, please contact the office at 678.621.8100.