About Us
Jerald Cook, MD, MS, FACOEM
Lifestyle & Functional Medicine Physician • Founder, Med Fit Culture
Legal Entity: Jerald Cook, MD, PC dba Med Fit Culture
Licensure & Scope (At a Glance):
Physician-delivered medical care is available only to patients located in California or Nevada at the time of the telehealth visit. Health coaching is available nationwide and is not medical care (no diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing).
Med Fit Culture is a physician-led practice focused on lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and performance coaching. We help motivated people improve metabolic health, fitness, and resilience through evidence-based care and structured coaching.
Dr. Cook is a retired Navy physician and lifelong endurance athlete. He began coaching Ironman athletes in 2011 and has since guided a broader community—athletes and non-athletes alike—toward sustainable health change. His approach blends clinical training with real-world experience to meet you where you are and move you forward, step by step.
Credentialing & Licensure
Physician: Jerald Cook, MD, MS, FACOEM
Board Certifications: Occupational Medicine; Preventive Medicine
Licensure:
California Medical License: A 110724
Nevada Medical License: 2150
NPI: 1851551816
DEA: On file (not publicly posted)
Coach: IRONMAN U Certified Coach
Military Service: U.S. Navy, 32 years (Submarine Nuclear Propulsion • Navy Medical Corps • Fleet Marine Force • USUHS graduate)
Scope of services: Physician-delivered medical care is available only to patients located in California or Nevada at the time of the telehealth visit. Health coaching is available nationwide and is not medical care (no diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing).
What We Do
Medical Care
(CA/NV only):
Lifestyle & functional medicine consultations, prevention-focused care plans, lab interpretation, and medication management when appropriate.
Health Coaching (Nationwide):
Our 12-week Metabolic Reset and ongoing coaching for nutrition, activity, sleep, stress, and habit change (non-medical).
Performance Support:
Goal-aligned training structure and recovery strategies for endurance and high-performance lifestyles.
We don’t promise “cures” or guaranteed outcomes.
We offer clear plans, education, and follow-through.
How Care Is Delivered (Telehealth)
Visit Modality: Synchronous audio-video telehealth; two-way audio and secure messaging as clinically appropriate. Online questionnaires are not used alone to establish care.
Platforms: HIPAA-compliant Practice Better (EHR, portal, messaging) and DrFirst (e-prescribing).
Identity & Location: We verify identity and current physical location at each visit.
Consent: Telehealth informed consent is reviewed and electronically signed in the patient portal.
Prescribing & Pharmacy
E-Prescribing:
Medications are e-prescribed to the patient’s pharmacy of choice. We do not dispense or ship medications.
Controlled Substances:
Generally not prescribed; may be considered case-by-case when clinically appropriate and lawful in CA/NV, with required PDMP checks (CA CURES / NV PMP) and documentation. We do not manage chronic opioid therapy.
Prescriptions are issued only after CA/NV location verification and are sent to a pharmacy licensed to dispense in the patient’s state (CA or NV).
Privacy & Security
Messaging: PHI is handled through the secure portal; we don’t use unencrypted email/SMS for medical questions.
See our Privacy Policy, HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, Terms of Use, Refund/Cancellation Policy, and Disclaimer for details.
Getting in Touch
Email (general): [email protected]
Clinic Phone: 858-848-9052 (leave a voicemail)
Mailing Address: PO Box 7076, Stateline, NV 89449
Business Address: (Telehealth Only) 195 U.S. Highway 50 NUM 1036 Ste 435, Stateline, NV 89449
Patient Portal: Practice Better (secure messaging, scheduling, documents)
We are not an emergency service. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
A Note from Dr. Cook
I’ve completed 10 IRONMAN finishes (including Kona), over 100 marathons/ultras, and 100+ century rides. Endurance taught me that lasting change comes from consistent fundamentals such as nutrition, movement, recovery, mindset, and community. Whether you’re training for a race or simply ready to feel better and do more with your life, we’ll build a plan that fits your reality and moves you forward with clarity and purpose.
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