Hormone therapy · For Chandler patients
Hormone therapy for Chandler, AZ patients, a short drive north in Tempe.
Protea Medical Center has provided bio-identical hormone therapy in south Tempe since 2006. For patients in Chandler it's a short drive north to Elliot Road, where your appointments and follow-up visits take place in one building.
Getting here from Chandler
Where is Protea, and how far is it from Chandler?
Protea is in south Tempe on Elliot Road, just off I-10. From most of Chandler it's a short drive north.
Take I-10 north to the Elliot Road exit, or come up Kyrene Road or Priest Drive if you prefer surface streets. The Medical Center is in Suite 101 of the Protea Life building, with the Movement Studio in Suite 107. Free parking is available.
Patients come to us from across the Valley, including Tempe, Chandler, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Mesa and Phoenix. Distance is worth considering for hormone care in particular, because treatment usually involves follow-up visits and repeat lab work after the first prescription.
Choosing a hormone provider
What should you ask any hormone therapy provider?
Hormone therapy is offered by online services and local practices alike, and convenience is a fair consideration. Whichever you choose, these questions help you understand how your care will be managed. Here is how Protea answers them.
| Question to ask | Why it matters | At Protea Medical Center |
|---|---|---|
| Who evaluates me before treatment? | Symptoms like fatigue or poor sleep can have more than one cause, so your history helps put results in context. | A naturopathic physician, in an extended first appointment covering your history, symptoms, lifestyle and goals. |
| What testing is done first? | Baseline results give you and your clinician something to compare against later. | Hormone therapy at Protea is prescribed with baseline lab testing. Your physician explains which tests are recommended and why. |
| How is the dose chosen? | People can respond differently to the same hormone and dose. | Your physician chooses the hormone, route and dose based on your results, symptoms and history. |
| Where does the medication come from? | It's reasonable to know where your prescription is filled and how it is prepared. | Your physician can tell you where your prescription is filled and how it is prepared. |
| What happens after I start? | Needs can change over time, and follow-up shows how you are responding. | Follow-up visits and repeat labs on a schedule your physician sets, with adjustments when needed. |
The process is the same whether you live nearby in Tempe or drive up from Chandler. How hormone therapy works at Protea
Since 2006
How long has Protea provided hormone therapy?
Since 2006, when Dr. Brendan McCarthy, a licensed naturopathic medical doctor, founded Protea Medical Center in Tempe.
Dr. McCarthy is internationally recognized for his work in hormone replacement therapy and has educated physicians and pharmacists on topics from weight loss and infertility to nutritional therapy. He is the author of Jump Off The Mood Swing, on mental and emotional wellness through hormone balance.
The practice has since grown into a team of naturopathic physicians and a campus that serves patients from across the Phoenix Valley and central Arizona. Read Dr. McCarthy's profile
- 2006
Dr. Brendan McCarthy founds Protea Medical Center in Tempe to provide whole-person naturopathic care.
- 2015
The Nutrition Department officially opens as the physician team grows.
- 2024
Celeste McCarthy launches Protea Movement Studio, mindful movement for every body.
- 2025
Protea Performance Center opens as a dedicated space for advanced regenerative medicine.
Hormone care
What hormone therapy is available for Chandler patients?
Protea's physicians provide bio-identical hormone therapy (BHRT) for women and men, with lab testing and follow-up visits used to monitor treatment.
Perimenopause and menopause
For hot flashes, interrupted sleep, changes in your cycle, vaginal symptoms and questions about treatment options. Your physician will discuss whether estradiol, bioidentical progesterone or testosterone may be appropriate for you.
Learn more MenTestosterone and andropause
For persistent fatigue, low libido, changes in sexual function and concerns about testosterone levels. Your physician looks at both bound and free testosterone, not a single number.
Learn more LabsHormone, thyroid and metabolic labs
Hormone, thyroid and metabolic testing your physician may recommend before treatment begins and again at follow-up visits.
Learn moreIn the same building
What else is on the Protea campus?
Medical care, nutrition, regenerative treatment and movement classes share the Protea Life building on Elliot Road. None of them is required for hormone care, but they are close by if you want them.
Nutrition
Nutrition care led by Dr. Daniel Berzins that works alongside your physician's plan, including for hormone, thyroid and metabolic concerns.
ExploreIV therapy
IV nutrient therapy in the same building, offered when it is appropriate for you. The menu and current prices are on the IV therapy page.
ExplorePerformance Center
Evaluation and orthobiologic treatment options, such as PRP, for select joint and tendon conditions, with diagnostic ultrasound. Dr. Danny Clark performs every procedure.
ExploreMovement Studio
Yoga, barre, hot pilates and sound baths in the same building, open to the whole community.
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Your first visit
What happens at the first hormone visit?
New patient appointments are extended visits, with time to go through your history in detail and ask questions. Our care coordinators will tell you how long to plan for.
Free discovery call
A short call to answer your questions and see whether Protea is a good fit before you make the drive.
First appointment
An extended visit with a physician: your history, symptoms, lifestyle and goals, and an exam if needed.
Lab testing
Hormone therapy at Protea is prescribed and monitored with lab testing. Your physician will recommend the tests that make sense for you.
Your plan and follow-up
Your physician walks you through the results and treatment options, then sets a schedule for follow-up visits and repeat labs.
Complete your new patient forms before you come, and bring your current medications and supplements and any recent labs. New patient information
Your physicians
Who will I see?
Each is a licensed naturopathic physician whose practice includes hormone therapy. If you would like to see a specific physician, our care coordinators can check availability.
Get started from Chandler
Talk with a Protea physician about your hormones.
Tell us a little about what you'd like help with. A care coordinator will find a time for a free discovery call, and at your first appointment your physician will discuss which lab tests to start with.
This content is for education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation with a licensed provider, and no one should start, stop or change a medication on its basis.
Questions
Questions from Chandler patients
Is Protea Life located in Chandler?
No. Protea Life is in south Tempe at 850 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85284, just off I-10 at Elliot Road. Many of our patients come from Chandler, which is a short drive south of the campus.
How do I get to Protea from Chandler?
Head north to Elliot Road. From most of Chandler that means I-10 north to the Elliot Road exit, or a surface route north on Kyrene Road or Priest Drive. Protea is on Elliot Road in Tempe, in Suite 101 of the Protea Life building.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free parking is available at the Protea Life building.
How often will I need to come in after I start hormones?
There is no single schedule. After your first visit and baseline labs, your physician sets a follow-up plan, including when to repeat labs, based on the hormone, route and dose you start with. Follow-up visits and repeat lab work are part of hormone therapy at Protea.
Do you treat both menopause and low testosterone?
Yes. Our naturopathic physicians see women for perimenopause and menopause and men for andropause and low testosterone, along with thyroid and adrenal concerns. For both, care begins with a detailed history and lab testing, and the plan is reviewed at follow-up visits.
Can I use the Movement Studio or Performance Center too?
Yes. The Movement Studio is open to the whole community, no referral or membership required, and the Performance Center has its own free 15-minute discovery call. Many patients use more than one part of the campus, but none of it is required for hormone care.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, PayPal and Affirm financing. Our care coordinators can walk you through current pricing.
Ready to learn more about becoming a patient?
Our team can answer questions about hormone therapy, explain what to expect, and help you determine the appropriate next step.
Still exploring? Visit our educational library.