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PEDRO A. SERRANT, MD
Wellness from the Inside Out Pedro A. Serrant, MD
Sophisticated Woman | May 2010
WRITTEN BY VICTORIA SALISBURY PHOTOS BY TOM BALLANTINE
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“IF YOU START HEALTHY on the inside, that vitality will express itself on the outside too,” says Dr. Pedro Serrant. He calls it “inside out care,” and it incorporates his philosophy that medicine should take a powerful preventative approach, helping patients establish a lifetime of healthy habits. “Focus on optimal functioning of the body’s system rather than symptom relief,” he says. A board certified internist, Dr. Serrant addresses the total needs of each patient. His practice offers a unique combination of excellence in primary care in addition to comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical spa services. It’s this specialized holistic approach to total wellness paired with an unparalleled level of dedication to his patients that’s earned him recognition as one of “Louisiana’s Best Doctors” by Louisiana Life magazine—and even landed him on a national “best of” list published by New Orleans magazine. After 20 years in practice on the Northshore, Dr. Pedro Serrant and his staff of nurse practitioners, Danielle Tranchina and Tara Dodd, have become like family members to many of his patients, a fact that’s not surprising when you discover that in addition to their warmth and compassion, they’re deeply dedicated to the practice of medicine. Dr. Serrant sees himself as a” partner” in his patient’s healthcare. In addition to the treatment of illnesses like diabetes, skin cancer and hypertension, Dr. Serrant and his staff stratify risk factors and spotlight initial symptoms. “We’re here not just to treat diseases but to address those early signs. Let’s have you lose weight to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. You don’t have to make big changes,” he explains. He counsels patients to eat a lean, nutrient rich diet. “Avoid fast foods. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. These little things will impact your life tremendously.” For additional weight loss support, the dietary supplement Bios Life Slim is sometimes prescribed. By stabilizing the production of glucose and improving a sense of satiety, Bios Life Slim is an extremely effective tool in the battle against unnecessary pounds. Just as optimal health of the body can be achieved by improved diet and lifestyle, Dr. Serrant believes skin care also begins from within. In addition to encouraging a diet rich in antioxidants to reduce free radical damage (ageing to the LEFT: Dr. Serrant’s medical and spa staff include (left to right, top row) Priti Patel, medical aesthetician, Natalie Fradella, laser technician, Kristi King, licensed aesthetician, (left to right, bottom row) Danielle Tranchina, nurse practioner and Tara Dodd, nurse practioner.