Your Doctor Said “Watch and Wait.” I Say Fix It Now.
I’m Varun Verma, M.D. , board-certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine. After 13 years treating preventable diseases in the hospital, I now help patients lose weight, reverse prediabetes, treat high blood pressure, and manage cholesterol — before tragedy strikes.
Physician-Led Metabolic Health
$299 first month · $199/month thereafter
No long-term contract · Cancel anytime Limited panel — I cap my patient load to ensure personalized care.Reverse metabolic disease before it becomes permanent.
Schedule Your First VisitOr call/text: 856-291-6452
My job is to reverse the metabolic dysfunction driving your weight gain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and prediabetes — before they cause heart attacks and strokes.
You may already have early warning signs:
- Weight creeping up despite your efforts
- Energy dropping, sleep worsening
- A1C trending toward prediabetes (5.7-6.4)
- Blood pressure rising or requiring multiple medications
- Cholesterol numbers getting worse
- Snacking and cravings feel harder to control
You’re 40, 50, 55 years old.
You watched this happen to your parents. You don’t want to become another statistic.
I’ve Seen This Story Too Many Times as a Hospital Physician
A 55-year-old father does everything “right” — yearly checkups, takes his meds, follows the plan. Everyone says things are “stable”… until one morning his life changes in an instant. Not because he ignored the warning signs — but because the system did.
You deserve a doctor who acts before it’s too late.
What You Get — and What We Work On
What You Can Expect to Improve
✓ Weight and body composition
✓ Blood sugar (A1C), insulin resistance
✓ Blood pressure control
✓ Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk
✓ Energy, sleep quality, inflammation
What’s Included
✓ Month 1 ($299): 90-minute comprehensive metabolic assessment
✓ Month 2+ ($199/month): Monthly 60-minute physician visits
✓ Obesity medication management including GLP-1s when clinically appropriate
✓ Blood pressure and cholesterol medication optimization
✓ Advanced metabolic lab ordering & interpretation
✓ Evidence-based supplement recommendations — no sales or commissions
✓ Personalized nutrition and exercise protocols
Labs and medications are billed separately. If your insurance doesn’t cover comprehensive metabolic labs, we have direct-to-consumer options like Function Health, Mito, and Superpower (~$500/year).
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What Makes This Different From Your Regular Doctor
Extended visits where we actually talk
60-90 minute visits focused on your metabolic health. No rushing. No interruptions.
A physician who knows your history
Monthly continuity means I know your story, your labs, and your trajectory. Not meeting you fresh every time.
Direct access when questions come up, you need support or motivation
Email me directly. I respond. No phone trees or patient portals.
Evidence-based action, not “wait and see”
We intervene early on obesity with lifestyle change, medication when appropriate, and real accountability.
What We’ll Work On Together
Sustainable Nutrition
Targeting ~100g protein/day and maximizing fiber intake
Strategies to reduce processed food and minimize alcohol
Personalized to your lifestyle, preferences, and goals
Movement Strategy
Zone 2 cardio: 30 minutes, 5 days per week
Sustainable exercise that fits your schedule
Focus on consistency over intensity
Medication Management
FDA-approved obesity medications when medically appropriate
Careful dose titration and side effect monitoring
Strategic use to support sustainable lifestyle changes
Medications We Prescribe
As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, I prescribe FDA-approved anti-obesity medications when medically appropriate. All medications include physician oversight, dose titration, and safety monitoring.
GLP-1 Agonists (First-Line)
Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) and Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) — Injectable medications for sustainable weight loss and metabolic improvement.
Cost if insurance doesn’t cover: $199-499/month through manufacturer savings programs like Lilly Direct. Many insurance plans now cover these medications.
Contrave (Naltrexone + Bupropion)
Oral medication targeting appetite and cravings, used when GLP-1s are not appropriate or not covered by insurance.
Cost: Typically ~$99/month.
Qsymia (Phentermine + Topiramate)
Oral combination medication for appetite suppression and metabolic support, used as second-line therapy when indicated.
Cost: Typically ~$99/month.
What We Treat
We specialize in obesity and related metabolic conditions that increase risk for long-term complications.
Obesity
Medical weight loss with evidence-based strategies, GLP-1 medications when appropriate, and sustainable lifestyle changes for adults with BMI ≥30 or ≥27 with comorbidities.
Metabolic Syndrome
Comprehensive treatment for the cluster of conditions (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, abnormal cholesterol) that increase disease risk.
Prediabetes
Early intervention to reverse elevated blood sugar (A1C 5.7-6.4%) and prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes through weight loss and metabolic optimization.
Weight Regain After Prior Success
Physician-supervised treatment for adults who have lost weight previously but experienced regain — addressing metabolic adaptation and hormonal factors.
Recent Patient Results
(Details changed for privacy)
M., 44 — Healthcare Professional
Started: A1C 5.8, BP 135/80 on 2 meds, 194 lbs
6 months: A1C 5.4, BP 120/80 on 1 med, 178 lbs
→ 16 lbs lost (8% body weight reduction), reduced from 2 BP meds to 1
Interventions: Tirzepatide, Zone 2 cardio (treadmill 30 min, 4x/week), time-restricted eating, personalized nutrition plan
Meet Your Physician
Board-Certified: Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
I spent 13 years as a hospitalist at Harvard-Brigham & Women’s, UCSF, Mount Sinai, and Jefferson Health treating heart attacks, strokes, organ failure and the complications of obesity and metabolic dysfunction.
After over a decade in hospital medicine, I noticed the same pattern: people didn’t get sick overnight — the warning signs were present for years. Insulin resistance and inflammation driving weight gain, prediabetes that became diabetes, blood pressure that was “watched,” cholesterol that was “borderline.”
Now I work upstream. I founded Health Improvement Institute to reverse metabolic disease before it causes permanent damage. I focus exclusively on obesity medicine and the downstream effects of metabolic dysfunction — insulin resistance, inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk.
You receive direct care from a physician — no assistants, no bots, no shortcuts.
Service Area:
Home visits available in: Moorestown · Cherry Hill · Mount Laurel · Marlton · Haddonfield · Collingswood and surrounding South Jersey towns
Telehealth: Patients throughout California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
What Patients Are Saying
“Dr. Verma has a calm, thoughtful way of addressing concerns without ever making you feel rushed or dismissed. He is extremely empathetic, explains things clearly…”
— R.S.
“As a restaurant owner I truly value a commitment to excellence — Dr. Verma is truly one of a kind. Over the years, my family and I have experienced his dedication…”
— C.M.
“Dr. Verma is very caring, considerate, and professional. He goes above and beyond to help his patients achieve their personal goals. I highly recommend…”
— L.K.
Who This Is For
We provide care for adults ages 18+ who are committed to sustainable weight loss and metabolic health improvement.
Our Typical Patients:
- Adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s who have noticed weight creeping up, energy declining, or labs trending in the wrong direction — and want to address it before it becomes a major health crisis.
- People with 10-50 lbs to lose who want physician-led care, not med spa shortcuts or unsupervised online prescriptions.
- Those with metabolic risk factors including prediabetes (A1C 5.7-6.4%), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver, PCOS, or family history of diabetes or heart disease.
- Patients who feel dismissed by traditional healthcare — rushed 10-minute appointments, being told to “just eat less and exercise more,” or doctors who keep saying “we’ll watch it” while problems worsen.
What is my focus?
I focus exclusively on obesity medicine and metabolic dysfunction, with a focus on longevity:
- Monthly physician visits for obesity medicine and metabolic dysfunction with a focus on longevity
- Obesity medication management and optimization
- Cardiovascular risk assessment and reduction
What I don’t provide:
- Primary care, sick visits, or urgent care
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Procedures (sutures, biopsies, etc.)
- OB/GYN care
- Emergency care (dial 911 or go to ER)
You should maintain a primary care physician for annual physical exams, vaccines, cancer screenings, and acute medical issues. My practice is focused on preventing heart attacks and strokes by reversing obesity and metabolic dysfunction.
Ready to Stop Watching and Start Fixing?
Book a free 15-minute clarity call to discuss your goals and whether this practice is the right fit for you.
Schedule Your First VisitCall or text: 856-291-6452
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