Patients feel heard and feel better at Biomed.
Published June 2, 2026 The Brunswick News
As a Physician’s Assistant, Elizabeth Fletcher wears many hats. But her most important role is that of a listener. In this day and age, that has become a rarity in the medical industry.
“There’s always so much more than what’s on a piece of paper or in lab values. We might need to target something that’s deeper- emotional even,” she said, sitting in her BioMed office on St. Simons Island.
“Our first step is always to sit down face-to-face with our patients to talk about their symptoms and their goals. For us, they’re never just a number.”
Fletcher and BioMed’s owner, Dr. Michael Hamm, dig deep to uncover the underlying causes of their patients' symptoms. That could come in many shapes and forms — fatigue, low libido, weight gain and hormonal issues.
“When they schedule, most patients have a handful of symptoms. Maybe they want to target low libido, or they’re just tired all the time. I often hear, ‘I never feel like I’m fully rested’ or ‘I’m so unmotivated,' 'I have no drive.’ All of that is very common,” she said.
To understand the full picture, Fletcher and the team obtain a complete medical history and questionnaire followed by a full lab panel — including bloodwork, cholesterol and thyroid checks, vitamin testing and hormonal screening.
BioMed also has Styku health screening technology, which provides a full 3D body analysis in less than 60 seconds. The Styku scan is included with the initial consultation and provides exact body measurements and risk assessments. This includes a patient’s cardiovascular health, waist-to-hip ratio and measurement of abdominal visceral fat.
“It really helps you get a better understanding of your entire body’s starting point,” Fletcher said.
Once the consultation is complete and the lab work returns, the patient will return to go over results and formulate a plan.
That could incorporate a number of approaches available to BioMed:
• Hormone replacement therapy, including testosterone for both men and women
• Peptide therapy for skin and cell regeneration along with joint repair
• Weight loss and GLP-1 support
• Thyroid optimization
• Vitamin deficiency
• Treatment for low libido
Often, issues overlap and require a combination of modalities.
We like to take a holistic approach and treat the patient as a whole. Everything we do is very patient specific,” she said.
For many people, symptoms start to creep in during their 40s or 50s, but that’s not always the case. “We even have patients in their 30s. It comes down to how they currently feel and how they want to feel,” she said.
Hormonal shifts are often the cause of unwanted and unexpected changes. Fletcher says that many people simply accept these as typical signs of aging.
“We experience symptoms that we often feel like ‘this is just how it is now’ or ‘I just don’t have the youth I used to,’” she said.
“Many don’t realize that so many of these symptoms are a result of hormone imbalance, and with the right hormone replacement therapy plan, they can feel just how they used to, and more often, even better than before.”
One of the most common hormonal deficiencies is testosterone — for both men and women. Decreased testosterone values can lead to common complaints typically associated with aging.
“Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone that is necessary for both men and women. It is inevitable that when we age, we will all reach a point where our bodies will not produce enough testosterone,” she said.
“The symptoms of low testosterone have a domino effect. One symptom begins to exacerbate the next symptom and then the next. Our bodies need balance for all the systems to work in harmony. This is true for any age, whether you are 35 or 55.”
The positive news is, that with the right treatment, patients can completely overhaul their lives.
"I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, 'I haven’t felt this good in years,'" Fletcher said with a smile.
