Frequently Asked Questions

Will Insurance cover my visit?
Fox Valley Wellness Center/Midwest Hyperbarics is considered an "out of network" provider for commercial insurance. As with any insurance, deductibles and co-pays apply. FVWC will bill insurance as a courtesy for our patients, but it is no guarantee the claim will be paid by insurance. We do not bill Medicare or any other government sponsored insurance.
 
What can I expect during my visit?
Your initial consultation with the provider is approximately 1 hour and will include an extensive medical evaluation. You will also receive a detailed nutritional assessment and vitamin and supplement education.

You can also expect to have diagnostic work-ups that may included heavy metals, neurotransmitters, hormones, stool testing, nutritional evaluation and/or allergies. Traditional blood tests are also part of the initial evaluation.

We ask that you come fasting on the day of your visit, since blood tests, if ordered, will be drawn that day. If you have an appointment before noon, do not eat anything after 9:00 pm the night before. If your appointment is in the afternoon, you may eat a light breakfast, such as toast and tea or black coffee, no later than 7:00 am. Limited water is allowed. If you are diabetic, we can address this on an individual basis. Notify us in advance if this may be an issue for you.

The lab that is used at Fox Valley Wellness Center includes Quest Diagnostics, Metametrix, Diagnostics, Marshfield Clinic and Igenex. Quest is one of the largest labs in the country and they cover approximately 95% of insurance companies. The billing is done through Quest and is a separate charge from our office visit. We would advise you to contact your insurance company prior to your appointment to verify benefits with Quest. FVWC does charge a small fee for drawing and processing the specimens, which we will submit to insurance if applicable.

Once the evaluation is completed, Dr. Meress/Dr. Green will propose a diagnostic and treatment plan for you based on your history and physical. 
 
Will the doctor want to see my medical records/history?
Yes. If you have had lab results from within the last 6 months and any related records that you can bring will be extremely helpful.
 
When would I schedule a follow up appointment?
You will schedule a follow up after your initial consultation for about 4-6 weeks out. This is when we would expect to have all your lab results and the provider would then go over the findings and set a personalized treatment plan.
 
Are Steven Meress and Kevin Green licensed physicans?
Yes. Dr. Meress has been a board certified Internal Medicine Specialist and is a board-certified Holistic Medicine Specialist. He completed his Bachelors of Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in Medical Microbiology and received his medical degree from St. George University in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Meress is an Integrative Specialist, therefore he does not provide Primary Care services. Patients are encouraged to retain their own primary care physician as Dr. Meress does not admit patients to the hospital nor is he on call.

Dr. Green is Board Certified in Family Medicine and also in Integrative and Holistic Medicine. He is Fellowship trained in Anti-aging and Restorative Medicine and Certified in Acupuncture from the prestigious Helms Medical Institute. He is an FAA Senior Aeromedical Examiner providing flight physicals for airline and civilian pilots and brings more than 30 years of medical experience to the practice.