Dr. Jakes is Board Certified and has been specializing in Integrative Medicine for the past fifteen years. He has developed successful integrative medical treatments for the most common chronic diseases and conditions but offers exceptional expertise in all areas of endocrinology with an emphasis on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine treatments including all associated IV therapies. Additionally, he is trained in the advanced application of dermal fillers, but specializes in facial, joint and scalp Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. Dr Jakes possesses a very unique combination of clinical and academic experience to offer to patients. First, his clinical experience includes Internal Medicine training and experience, both in-clinic, inpatient hospital as well as Emergency Room training and experience. Furthermore, he spent many years in research and writing and was a feature writer for Diabetes In Control.com, the largest professional diabetic online journal. Relatively he has been involved in various nutritional supplement design and has personally created three diabetic supplements. He maintain three board certifications in the areas of Integrative Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine and Alternative Medicine and was also invited to contribute to the writing of the National Board Certification Exam for Integrative Medicine.