Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for Westlake Village
Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Westlake Village, CA patients — about one hour from Westlake Village. A trusted referral destination for Westlake Village, North Ranch, and Lake Sherwood patients.
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Birch, ND, Licensed Naturopathic Doctor (CA)Last updated August 27, 2026
Share your health history and questions with Dr. Birch in an individual case review. He can discuss the evidence, risks, alternatives, and appropriate next steps.
Consultation and treatment without traveling. Eligible patients can complete both FMT consultation and treatment remotely, without traveling to our Santa Barbara clinic. Speak with Dr. Birch to confirm your eligibility and whether remote care is appropriate and permitted for your individual circumstances.
A case review does not guarantee treatment. Any care depends on individual clinical review and applicable requirements.
Request an FMT Case Review
Share your contact details, history, and questions. We’ll email a confirmation with information about arranging an initial appointment.
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).
- 2Use the confirmation email to arrange an initial appointment.
- 3Dr. Birch reviews your history and discusses appropriate next steps and eligibility.
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
Jonathan Birch, ND, Licensed Naturopathic Doctor (CA). Over 1,200 FMT protocols over the past 12 years. 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.
Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for Westlake Village
Patients in Westlake Village are welcome to request an in-person or virtual case review at our Santa Barbara clinic, whatever their diagnosis. Speak with Dr. Birch about your history, questions, and individual eligibility.
Neighborhoods we serve in and around Westlake Village
How can Westlake Village patients request a case review?
Purety Clinic in Santa Barbara welcomes all inquiries and offers in-person or virtual case reviews with Dr. Birch. Share your history and questions so he can discuss eligibility and appropriate next steps, including any applicable treatment or delivery requirements.
Other FMT Options Near Westlake Village
Dr. Birch can discuss your questions and eligibility during a case review. Your gastroenterologist can also help you explore local referral options. Availability and delivery methods vary by provider.
See FMT availability across California, learn more about our full FMT information and case-review process — including delivery methods and donor screening — or read our guide to fecal transplant cost and insurance.
Have Questions About Your Care?
Share your history and questions. Request a case review with Dr. Birch's team to discuss next steps.
Considering FMT? Here are the next steps.
Your first step
Request an initial appointment to review your history and questions with Dr. Birch. Submitting an inquiry does not book an appointment or establish treatment eligibility.
Eligibility and medical review
You are welcome to inquire whatever your diagnosis. Dr. Birch will review your history, prior treatment, and the evidence, risks, alternatives, and applicable requirements. A case review does not guarantee treatment.
Understand the costs before deciding
Purety Clinic is fee-for-service for FMT. Ask staff about consultation fees and when an individualized treatment quote can be provided before making a commitment.
Prepare for your case review
Have a summary of your symptoms, previous treatments, current medications, and relevant test results available. Ask staff which records are needed and how to share them securely; do not send medical records through a public review or social-media message.
California consultations
California patients can ask about an in-person or virtual case review with Dr. Jonathan Birch, a naturopathic doctor. Our clinic is in Santa Barbara, not in every city we serve. Confirm any treatment, travel, and delivery arrangements with the clinic before making plans.
Consultation and treatment without traveling
Eligible patients can complete both FMT consultation and treatment remotely, without traveling to our Santa Barbara clinic. Speak with Dr. Birch to confirm your eligibility and whether remote care is appropriate and permitted for your individual circumstances.
Ask about an initial appointment · Read about FMT costs and evidence · Meet Dr. Birch
Visit Our Santa Barbara Clinic
Purety Clinic
2323 Oak Park Ln, Suite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Contact staff to confirm the appropriate clinician, appointment type, fees, and availability for your service. Have your medication list and relevant records ready; ask how to share records securely. An inquiry does not book an appointment or guarantee treatment.
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