FAQs

Below are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Dr. Scott Jaffe.

Dr. Scott Jaffe is committed to helping you and your recovery from various conditions including addiction, alcoholism, ADHD, anxiety, weight loss and more.


General FAQs

We treat patients across Florida and accept seasonal or traveling Suboxone patients. Telemedicine is also available.

Yes — Dr. Jaffe is currently accepting new patients, including via telehealth appointments.

Our Bonita Springs office is at 10915 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 1122, Bonita Springs, FL.

Yes — same-day appointments are available in many cases, especially for addiction or urgent concerns.

Yes — we are authorized to provide telemedicine appointments for patient convenience.

Addiction & Alcohol Treatment FAQs

We use evidence-based medications such as Subutex, Suboxone, Vivitrol, oral Naltrexone, etc., depending on your needs.

When supervised by a qualified physician, medication-assisted treatment is safer than unmanaged withdrawal or relapse.

Duration depends on individual needs—some patients may be on medication for months, others longer, combined with counseling and support.

Yes—because conditions like anxiety can affect recovery outcomes, we provide integrated care across mental health and addiction.

Yes—we handle prior authorizations to help ensure your prescribed addiction medication is covered.

Weight Loss / Phentermine-Related FAQs

We develop personalized weight loss plans that may include medications like phentermine or injectables, plus nutrition and lifestyle support.

The maximum approved dose is 37.5 mg per day. Higher doses increase risk and must be managed carefully.

Phentermine is generally used short-term (e.g. up to 12 weeks) and then tapered while maintaining lifestyle changes.

Coverage depends on your plan; we can evaluate your insurance and help with necessary authorizations.

Anxiety / ADHD / Mental Health FAQs

Yes—we offer comprehensive anxiety treatment and understand how it interacts with substance use disorders.

Yes—Dr. Jaffe provides evaluation and treatment for adult ADHD as part of our integrated practice.

Yes—we tailor treatment plans that may simultaneously address addiction, mental health, anxiety and weight management.

Couldn’t find the answer?

If the answer to a question you have is not listed on this page, just contact us via our contact page or by calling 239-498-5760.