Detox/Chelation IV in Scarsdale, NY and Greenwich, CT
Heavy metals accumulate silently — from old paint, contaminated water, seafood, amalgam fillings, and occupational exposure. Chelation therapy at SeeBeyond Medicine uses IV chelating agents, administered and monitored by our physicians, to bind those metals and facilitate their excretion through the kidneys.
Schedule your chelation therapy consultation at SeeBeyond Medicine in Scarsdale, NY or Greenwich, CT today.
Credentials
Integrative Medicine Experts Since 2006
Dr. Hyun Joon Lee, triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, founded SeeBeyond Medicine in 2006. Our physicians administer chelation therapy under full clinical supervision — including baseline lab panels, kidney function monitoring, and follow-up heavy metal testing — at our Scarsdale, NY office and Greenwich, CT office.
About This Service
What Is Chelation Therapy?
Chelation therapy is a medically supervised treatment that uses chelating agents — chemical compounds that bind tightly to heavy metals in the bloodstream — to facilitate their excretion through the kidneys and urine. At SeeBeyond Medicine, chelation is administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion under physician oversight, with laboratory monitoring before, during, and after the protocol.
How Chelation Therapy Works
Chelating agents form a stable complex with circulating heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium. These metal-chelator complexes are water-soluble and filtered by the kidneys, allowing the body to eliminate them through normal urinary excretion. This reduces the total body burden of toxic metals and relieves the oxidative stress they generate in tissues and organ systems.
Chelating Agents Used at SeeBeyond Medicine
EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is the most widely used IV chelating agent. It binds to lead, cadmium, and other divalent metals and is FDA-approved for the treatment of lead poisoning. SeeBeyond Medicine typically combines calcium EDTA with glutathione — a master antioxidant — in the same infusion to support liver protection and cellular repair during the detoxification process.
DMSA (dimercaptosuccinic acid) is an oral chelating agent particularly effective for mercury removal. It is also FDA-approved for treating lead poisoning in children. When indicated, SeeBeyond Medicine may incorporate oral DMSA into a broader detoxification protocol.
Heavy Metals and Toxins Addressed
Chelation therapy is clinically indicated for documented heavy metal toxicity involving:
- Lead (occupational, residential, or childhood exposure)
- Mercury (from amalgam fillings, seafood, or environmental sources)
- Arsenic (contaminated water or industrial exposure)
- Cadmium (cigarette smoke, industrial settings)
- Other transition metals contributing to cardiovascular and systemic toxic burden
Who Benefits from Chelation Therapy
Candidates for chelation at SeeBeyond Medicine include patients with laboratory-confirmed elevations in heavy metals, individuals with documented occupational or environmental exposure histories, and those pursuing medically supervised detoxification as part of an integrative health program. The protocol is not appropriate during pregnancy, for patients with significant kidney impairment, or for those with documented hypocalcemia — conditions SeeBeyond Medicine screens for and rules out during the initial assessment.
SeeBeyond Medicine's Medically Supervised Protocol
Every chelation course at SeeBeyond Medicine begins with a comprehensive intake, physical examination, and baseline laboratory work — including a heavy metal panel, complete metabolic panel, and kidney function tests. Sessions are administered by experienced clinical staff, with vital sign monitoring throughout each infusion. A standard course involves bi-weekly infusions over approximately six weeks (12 sessions total), with dosing adjusted based on individual tolerance and follow-up lab results. An initial consultation is required for all new patients to confirm candidacy and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Conditions Treated
Who Chelation Therapy Helps
SeeBeyond Medicine uses chelation therapy for patients carrying a documented or suspected burden of heavy metals, environmental toxins, or related systemic conditions.
Benefits
Targeted Heavy Metal Removal
What to Expect
Your Journey
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1. Comprehensive Intake and Medical Assessment
New patients meet with a SeeBeyond Medicine physician for a full health history, physical examination, and review of any prior lab work. The physician confirms whether chelation is medically appropriate, screens for contraindications — including kidney disease, pregnancy, and hypocalcemia — and discusses the protocol, dosing options, and pricing before any treatment begins.
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2. Heavy Metal and Toxin Testing
A baseline heavy metal panel (blood and/or urine), complete metabolic panel, and kidney function tests are ordered before the first infusion. SeeBeyond Medicine does not administer chelation without objective laboratory evidence — testing quantifies your toxic burden and establishes the baseline against which progress is measured throughout the course.
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3. IV Chelation Infusion Sessions
Chelation is administered IV in-office, typically combining calcium EDTA with glutathione in a single infusion. Sessions are scheduled bi-weekly for a standard course of 12 infusions over approximately six weeks. Each session includes vital sign monitoring by clinical staff. Dosing is personalized — SeeBeyond Medicine offers a standard dose and a higher-dose option, which requires prior lab confirmation of safety at that level.
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4. Follow-Up Testing and Protocol Adjustment
At defined intervals during and after the course, repeat lab work — including kidney function and heavy metal levels — confirms safe excretion and patient tolerance. SeeBeyond Medicine adjusts dosing, session frequency, or complementary therapies (such as IV glutathione, NAD+, or nutritional support) based on your evolving results. Ongoing care continues until treatment goals are reached and lab values confirm the reduction in toxic burden.
What Our Patients Say
Patient Experiences with Chelation Therapy
Real stories from patients who found answers.
Patients who complete a chelation course at SeeBeyond Medicine frequently describe the experience as one of the most thorough medical evaluations they have received — beginning with testing, not assumptions. Energy, cognitive clarity, and general vitality are the most commonly cited improvements following a completed protocol.
Results vary by individual and depend on initial toxic burden, kidney function, and adherence to the full treatment course. SeeBeyond Medicine tracks progress with objective lab data at every phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Is chelation therapy FDA-approved?
EDTA and DMSA are FDA-approved for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning, including lead toxicity. SeeBeyond Medicine uses chelation within its established clinical indications — for documented heavy metal burden — and does not administer it as an unproven alternative to standard care for conditions where evidence is lacking.
How many sessions does chelation therapy require?
SeeBeyond Medicine's standard protocol involves 12 infusions administered bi-weekly — approximately six weeks of treatment. The total number of sessions depends on your initial heavy metal levels and your laboratory response throughout the course. A full protocol is typically required before significant reductions in body burden are evident on repeat testing.
What are the risks and side effects of chelation therapy?
Chelation therapy can cause kidney stress, hypocalcemia (low blood calcium), hypotension (low blood pressure), nausea, fatigue, headache, and — rarely — allergic reactions. SeeBeyond Medicine mitigates these risks through pre-treatment kidney and metabolic screening, conservative dosing, vital sign monitoring during every infusion, and follow-up lab review. Patients with pre-existing kidney disease are generally not candidates.
Who should avoid chelation therapy?
Chelation therapy is not appropriate for pregnant women, patients with significant kidney impairment, or those with documented hypocalcemia. SeeBeyond Medicine screens for all three conditions before initiating treatment and will not proceed if contraindications are present.
How do I get started with chelation therapy?
New patients begin with an initial consultation and baseline testing to confirm that chelation is medically appropriate. Dosing options and pricing are reviewed during that visit. Contact our Scarsdale, NY or Greenwich, CT office to schedule your evaluation.
Related Services
Related Services at SeeBeyond Medicine
- Heavy Metal Toxins Testing for lab-confirmed measurement of your toxic burden
- Functional Testing for comprehensive metabolic and toxicology panels
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for cellular repair and oxygenation support
Take the First Step
Start with Testing. Treat Based on Findings.
If you have reason to suspect a heavy metal burden — or simply want an objective assessment — SeeBeyond Medicine will test first and treat based on your results. Schedule a free consultation at our Scarsdale, NY office or Greenwich, CT office.