Patricia C Frye, MD, FAAP, DipABLM
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Board Eligible in Obesity Medicine; Professionally certified in Cannabis Science and Medicine by the University of Vermont, Larner School of Medicine.
Dr Frye is an independent physician consultant who sees the value of lifestyle habits that promote health and wellness and minimize the development and progression of disease. She is knowledgable in the use of cannabis and cannabinoid medications and the role cannabinoids play in wellness and the management of pain and other chronic conditions. She works with patients who are wish to incorporate lifestyle modifications to manage or reverse conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, obesity, elevated cholesterol, anxiety, depression, stress, and more. She is also available for those who are seeking to use medicinal cannabis either as a primary or adjunct therapy for illnesses such as chronic pain syndromes, neurodegenerative disorders, gastrointestinal and inflammatory bowel disease, seizures, autoimmune disease, insomnia, cancer, anorexia, and mood disorders. While euphoria can be a respid for patients with high levels of stress or chronic pain, many forms of cannabis are non-impairing and can be beneficial to patients who are looking for symptom relief without the “high”, dizziness, or other side effects associated with Δ9-THC.
In addition, Dr. Frye is trained in obesity medicine and nutrition and offers sound and science-based approaches to attaining a healthy body weight through nutritional guidance, medication recommendations (when indicated), and activity recommendation. She believes that lifestyle adjustments are the mainstay of attaining optimal health but the need for medication, or even surgery, may be indicated for some patients.
After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Medicine where she earned her medical degree, Dr Frye remained there and completed her pediatric residency. She then went to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where she continued her studies in the field of anesthesiology. There she gained experience in medical pain management and pain management procedures. Dr Frye has furthered her education, by means of extensive independent study, and is certified in the areas of lifestyle medicine and cannabinoid physiology.
Dr. Frye is licensed to practice in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, New Mexico, and California and is exceptionally experienced in guiding pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients through the process of lifestyle habits that promote health.
Physician and therapist referrals are welcomed and she is committed to working alongside medical providers who have patients they feel might benefit from lifestyle prescriptions or cannabis therapy.
