Health Improvement Institute
Wellness and Longevity Physician Consult & Health Coaching
Take Charge Of Your Health
At Health Improvement Institute LLC, we tackle wellness and longevity differently. Your concerned aren’t rushed or overlooked—and your health is prioritized with the time, attention, and personalized care you deserve. Patients are always evaluated by a board certified physician Varun Verma M.D.
Dr. Verma is dedicated to empowering patients living with obesity and other chronic diseases by providing the tools and guidance needed to achieve sustainable wellness. Through in-person home visits in South Jersey or telehealth consults throughout the country, you’ll receive personalized care that prioritizes your health needs, free from the constraints of traditional high-volume healthcare.
As an experienced physician, he takes the time to listen deeply, understand your concerns, and create tailored diagnostic and treatment plans. This isn’t a “pill-for-every-ill” approach; it’s a thoughtful, thorough, and patient-centered journey toward optimal health.
In person home-visits in Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County in New Jersey.
Telehealth/virtual visits available to patients residing in California, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Why Men In Particular Need A Health Audit
The statistics for health disparities in men are alarming:
- Men are dying an average of nearly 6 years younger than women (Men: 73.2 years Women: 79.1 years Current gender gap: 5.9 years).
- 1 in 4 men skip their annual health exams.
- Many men only see a doctor when it’s an emergency (and sometimes, that’s too late).
- Men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to societal stigma, which can lead to higher rates of untreated mental health conditions and suicide.
- Men have higher rates of substance use disorders, including alcohol and drug abuse, which can lead to additional health complications.
- Liver Disease and Cirrhosis: Men are more likely to die from chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Alcohol consumption can be a contributing factor. However, there is a very strong link between obesity and liver disease, specifically a condition called Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Think of your health like your car – you wouldn’t wait for the engine to fail before getting it checked, right? Yet that’s exactly what many of us do with our bodies. Often the first presentation of atherosclerotic heart disease is sudden death. Please, don’t let this happen to you!
This is why I encourage wellness consultations for men. Think of it as a complete health audit:
- We review your current health status
- Identify potential risk factors before they become problems (ultra-processed food intake, sedentary lifestyle, high stress, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, alcohol intake, diabetes)
- Create a practical action plan that fits your lifestyle
- Focus on preventive care that could add years to your life
Don’t become another statistic. Your family needs you. Your health shouldn’t be an afterthought.
Contact Dr. Verma to book your wellness consultation today.
What Makes Dr. Verma’s Care Unique
- A holistic approach to obesity, chronic disease management, wellness and longevity
- Detailed health evaluation by combining analysis of your health history, physical examination and lab testing
- Personalized diet advice to optimize your nutrition and well-being
- Guidance on Achieving 8,000+ Steps Daily to reduce chronic disease risk
- Strategies to minimize exposure to harmful toxins in our environment (food, water, personal products & kitchen items)
- Honest and transparent guidance on supplements tailored to your specific needs. While supplements are not evaluated by the FDA and most lack third-party lab testing, we provide recommendations based on the best available evidence. We do not sell supplements, participate in affiliate marketing or accept sponsorship, ensuring advice is solely focused on your well-being.
Your health journey is about more than just managing illness—it’s about thriving. At Health Improvement Institute LLC, we partner with you every step of the way to help you live healthier, feel better, and stay well for the long term. See our frequently asked questions or contact Dr. Verma.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step
Are You Ready For Change?
Varun Verma, M.D.
Meet Your Physician
Varun Verma M.D. is an experienced physician who graduated medical school in 2008. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He has served in esteemed hospitals such as UCSF, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Columbia Medical Center, Mount Sinai, and Jefferson Health.
Dr. Verma founded Health Improvement Institute LLC after witnessing the significant toll that poorly managed chronic diseases take on patients’ lives. His practice is dedicated to preventive care , with a focus on personalized wellness and longevity strategies for adults 18-60 years of age. Driven by a passion for improving quality of life, Dr. Verma partners with his patients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
What is Health Improvement Institute?
Health Improvement Institute LLC is a private practice that provides Wellness & Longevity Consults for adult patients aged 18-60 years old.
What kind of services do you offer?
We offer telehealth/virtual visits for patient in California, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Also in person home-visits for patients in Burlington, Gloucester & Camden Counties in New Jersey.
Can You Be My Primary Care Physician?
The practice does not offer Primary Care. Patients are encouraged to establish or maintain a relationship with a primary care physician for their routine and ongoing healthcare needs.
Do You Accept Insurance or Medicare?
The Practice does not participate in any health insurance plans, HMOs, or other third-party payors, whether private or government sponsored. We consult on adults 18-60 years of age and are unable to see Medicare or Medicare eligible patients.
How Much is a Physician Consult?
Please see our services page. We are here to help you on your journey to better health. Unlike traditional insurance based practice models that rush patients out in 15 minutes we aim to have comprehensive appointments and be available for ongoing support.
Are Labs or Meds Included in the Consult?
Labs are ordered to be drawn at Quest/Labcorp. Alternatively patients sign up for tests at Function Health or InsideTracker. Patients are responsible for the additional cost of laboratory testing and diagnostics.
Promoting Healthy Weight
The Life-Threatening Risks of Obesity
Obesity is a serious health concern linked to many life-threatening conditions. It significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and hypertension, placing strain on the cardiovascular system. It’s also a leading cause of type 2 diabetes, which can result in kidney failure, blindness and amputations if uncontrolled.
You maybe surprised that certain cancers, such as breast and colon cancer, are more common in individuals with obesity. Additionally, obesity contributes to obstructive sleep apnea, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and mobility-limiting osteoarthritis.
The good news? With the right guidance, lifestyle changes and medication, the risks associated with obesity can be reduced, paving the way for a healthier, longer life. Recognizing the problem and working with a physician is the first step to change.
Chronic Disease Management with a Nutrition & Movement Plan
We live in amazing times of technological advancement, yet it seems our health system often focuses reactively on treating illness, waiting until problems become critical before taking massive and often invasive action (e.g. dialysis, open heart bypass surgery, stents or amputations). 6 in 10 adults have at least one chronic disease. Many diseases can be managed or provented by avoiding the SAD (standard American diet) of ultra-processed food and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.
- Heart disease: Affects 30+ million adults
- Diabetes: 37.3 million people (11+% of population)
- Obesity: 40% of adults
- Hypertension: Affects nearly half of all adults
You Deserve a Long and Healthy Life
The U.S. life expectancy at birth has been estimated at 77.5 years, which is 4.7 years less than the average of 82.2 years among comparable countries. We are the most prosperous nation and yet rank around 40th globally in life expectancy… Significantly lower than other wealthy nations like Japan (84.7 years), Switzerland (83.9 years), Australia (83.2 years), Canada (82.3 years), and the United Kingdom (81.3 years).
It doesn’t make sense to wait for a stroke to start prioritizing your physical health, for a heart attack to address your cardiac risk factors, or for dementia to begin focusing on nutrition and avoiding ultra-processed foods.
Contact Dr. Verma to see how he can help you.
“Dr. Verma is incredibly personable and truly listens with empathy. His patient-centered approach makes you feel supported and valued in every interaction.”
Anon
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