Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) Clinic
A Specialty Fecal Transplant Clinic with In-Person Care and Nationwide Access
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Birch, RMSKLast updated August 27, 2026
Considering fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)? Everyone is welcome to contact Purety Clinic and share their health history, symptoms, and goals. In-person and virtual case reviews are available with Dr. Jonathan Birch at our Santa Barbara, California clinic.
You will need to speak with Dr. Birch about FMT eligibility. He will review your individual circumstances and discuss the evidence, risks, alternatives, and applicable requirements. Contact us to discuss your questions and appropriate next steps; a case review does not guarantee treatment.
Choosing an experienced fecal transplant doctor matters. Learn what to ask an FMT doctor about experience, donor screening, and delivery options.
Request a Case Review
Tell us what you're dealing with and what you'd like to understand. Dr. Birch personally reviews every inquiry so we can discuss your questions and next steps.
A case review is a conversation about your history and options, not a promise of treatment or results.
What happens after you submit:
- 1Instant confirmation email (check spam if it doesn't arrive).
- 2Dr. Birch personally reviews your case — usually same business day.
- 3We schedule a telehealth or in-person consultation at your convenience.
In short: You are welcome to contact Purety Family Medical Clinic about FMT, whatever your diagnosis or questions. Dr. Birch will review your history with you and discuss eligibility, the available evidence, and appropriate next steps. In-person and virtual case reviews are available.
Understanding FMT and the Evidence
Still searching for answers? Your questions matter. Learn where FMT has clinical evidence, where research is ongoing, and what to discuss in a case review.
Start With Your History
Persistent symptoms can have many causes. Review your diagnosis, prior treatments, and questions with a clinician rather than assuming the microbiome is the cause.
The Gut-Body Connection
Researchers study links between the microbiome and digestive, immune, neurological, and metabolic health. An association does not prove a cause or show that FMT treats these conditions.
Evidence and Your Eligibility
The strongest clinical evidence for FMT is for recurrent C. difficile. Other uses remain investigational. Whatever brings you here, Dr. Birch welcomes your questions and can discuss what the evidence means for your situation.
Understanding FMT Delivery Methods
Educational overview. Eligibility, availability, risks, and the appropriate setting require individual clinical review.
FMT Capsules
Oral delivery when clinically appropriate
- Requires donor screening and handling precautions
- Schedule depends on the clinical plan
- No sedation required
- Suitability assessed individually
Oral Liquid FMT
Liquid delivery requires clinical assessment
- Discuss delivery-specific risks
- No capsules to swallow
- Donor screening cannot remove all risk
- Suitability depends on individual review
Retention Enema
Direct delivery to lower intestine
- Outcomes vary by patient and protocol
- Follow clinician-provided instructions
- Traditional route
Colonoscopy FMT
Delivery into the colon during a procedure
- Requires procedure preparation
- May involve sedation
- Discuss procedure-specific risks
- Setting and suitability require review
Patient Experiences
Read clinic reviews on Google. Individual experiences do not establish FMT effectiveness or predict your results.
Meet Dr. Jonathan Birch
Dr. Birch has worked with FMT since 2014. Case reviews focus on your medical history, questions, and appropriate next steps.
Your case review is an opportunity to ask questions about the evidence, potential benefits, infection and delivery-related risks, and alternatives. Dr. Birch will discuss your individual eligibility and appropriate next steps.
What to Expect From a Case Review
From your first questions to an informed discussion of next steps
Share Your History
Tell us about your symptoms, prior treatment, and questions. All inquiries are welcome.
Clinical Review
Discuss your diagnosis, any needed testing, and appropriate care options.
Informed Decision
Discuss eligibility with Dr. Birch, including the evidence, risks, alternatives, and applicable requirements.
Follow-Up
Discuss follow-up needs for the agreed care plan. Outcomes and timing vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about FMT treatment
Fecal Transplant Cost, Clinics & Doctors: What to Know
How much does a fecal transplant cost?
There is no single price for FMT. Cost depends on the delivery method (capsules, retention enema, or colonoscopy), how many treatments your protocol requires, and the depth of donor screening involved. Because FMT is provided on a fee-for-service basis and is not billed to insurance at our clinic, we quote your exact cost transparently during your initial consultation. For a fuller breakdown, read our guide to FMT success rates and cost.
How do I find a fecal transplant clinic?
Contact Purety Clinic in Santa Barbara to discuss your history and questions with Dr. Birch. In-person and virtual case reviews are available, and eligibility is assessed individually. California patients can also see FMT availability across California or find fecal transplant options in Los Angeles.
How do I choose a fecal transplant doctor?
Ask about experience, donor screening, infection risk, alternatives, applicable requirements, and follow-up. Screening does not eliminate all risks. Dr. Jonathan Birch has worked with FMT since 2014 and offers individual case reviews. See what to look for in a fecal transplant doctor.
What does the research say for other gut conditions?
Research beyond recurrent C. difficile is ongoing, and these uses remain investigational. Explore the evidence and bring your questions to Dr. Birch. Read our physician-written educational summaries on FMT for IBS, FMT for SIBO, FMT for ulcerative colitis, and FMT for Crohn's disease.
Have Questions About Your Care?
Share your history and questions. Request a case review with Dr. Birch's team to discuss next steps.
Visit Our Santa Barbara Clinic
Purety Family Medical Clinic
2323 Oak Park Ln, Suite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
