Mike Linkous, PA-C

"Mike Linkous, PA, completed his bachelor’s degree in Adult Fitness/Exercise Science at Marshall University in West Virginia.  He received his Physician Assistant degree from The College of West Virginia in Beckley, West Virginia in 2000. Since then he has worked in Sports Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Integrative Hormone Medicine, and Pain Management.

As a member of the Defy Medical provider team, Mike takes an integrative approach to treating patients.  In addition to his extensive medical training and practice, Mike also brings unique personal perspective to his patient consultations as he has been on TRT for more than 15 years. "

"Defy Medical clinic is dedicated to helping patients optimize their overall well-being and physical health with the help of integrative wellness practices. We take pride in our scientific approach to understanding the effects that aging has on the human body. We offer the best in clinical expertise, education, and research to improve the health and quality of life for each of our patients. Many wonder what the term ‘integrative wellness’ means and how it differs from other medical disciplines. Integrative wellness encompasses the practice of treating a patient from a preventative and holistic approach.

At Defy, we strive to gather the entire lifestyle and medical story of each patient before we prescribe any treatment. We go beyond a conventional approach to medicine by understanding that each patient is unique and requires personalized care. Our thorough medical assessments give us the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive diagnosis and a solid solution. Our goal with each specialized approach is to help mitigate preventable diseases and reverse symptoms resulting from age-related (or disease-induced) hormone deficiencies."