Direct Physician Care

Health Improvement Institute | Preventive & Metabolic Health
Attentive. Personal. Preventive.

Feel Better Now. Prevent Devastating Problems Later.

Direct physician care for adults in their 30s–50s who want deeper answers, longer visits, and a preventive plan that actually works.

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Board-Certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine. Former hospitalist at Jefferson Health NJ, Cooper University Hospital, Mount Sinai, UCSF, and Harvard-Brigham & Women’s.

Meet your physician

Meet Dr. Verma

I’m Varun Verma, M.D. , a board-certified physician with over 13 years of experience treating heart attacks, strokes, organ failure, and medical emergencies across major academic health systems.

After a decade in hospital medicine, I noticed the same pattern: people didn’t get sick overnight — the warning signs were present for years.

Now I work upstream. I help adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s stay ahead of metabolic decline, feel better day-to-day, and prevent the very diseases I used to treat in the ICU.

My goal is simple: help you feel better now — and identify risks early enough to change your future.

Dr. Varun Verma

Why This Matters

The conditions that lead to heart disease, stroke, and dementia don’t appear overnight. They compound silently over years before the first symptoms appear.

You may already have early warning signs:

  • Weight creeping up
  • Energy dropping
  • Labs trending worse
  • Feeling “off” without answers

Metabolic disruptions accelerate aging and disease across every organ system. The good news? When caught early, most of this is reversible.

The Four Big Risks

These four drivers quietly shape your long-term health. We’ll identify where you stand — and what to do about it.

Obesity

Not a cosmetic issue. Fat cells release inflammatory signals, disrupt hormones, impair insulin sensitivity, and increase risk for multiple cancers.

Hypertension

Nearly half of U.S. adults have it. Most feel no symptoms until the damage is done — to the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes.

High Cholesterol

Cholesterol doesn’t just correlate with cardiovascular disease — it drives it. Plaque builds silently for decades, often with no warning.

Diabetes & Insulin Resistance

Affects 38+ million Americans and magnifies the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, and cognitive decline.

The Care You Should Have Had All Along

This isn’t another rushed visit or “we’ll just watch it” conversation. It’s proactive, physician-led prevention with real continuity.

Extended visits where we actually talk. Unrushed, focused time dedicated solely to you — not a 10-minute checklist.

A physician who knows your history. Monthly continuity means I’m not meeting you fresh every time. I know your story, your labs, and your trajectory.

Direct access when questions come up. Email me directly. No portals, no layers, no “we’ll get back to you in 3–5 business days.”

Evidence-based action. Actionable lifestyle strategies, metabolic optimization, and medications when appropriate — not “wait until it gets worse.”

How We Work Together

New patients

Comprehensive Start

$365

We begin with a deep dive into your health, risks, and goals — and build a clear, physician-led blueprint.

  • Two extended consults (90-minute initial + 60-minute follow-up)
  • Comprehensive review of your labs, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals
  • Discussion of advanced diagnostics: Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC), DEXA, whole-body MRI, and other risk-stratification tools
  • A detailed blueprint covering: medication strategy, lab targets and timelines, supplement recommendations, daily protein and fiber targets, movement fundamentals, and your personalized follow-up plan
Established patients

Ongoing Partnership

$149/month

For patients who want a physician partner continuously monitoring, adjusting, and supporting their progress.

  • Monthly 30-minute consults to track progress and adjust the plan
  • Structured email check-ins for accountability
  • Direct physician access for non-emergent questions
  • Evidence-based prescriptions when appropriate
Or
One-time consultation

Internal Medicine Consult

$249

For those who need expert review without ongoing care.

  • Single 60-minute consultation
  • Post-hospitalization review and recommendations
  • Second opinion on metabolic health concerns
  • Diagnostic interpretation (CAC, DEXA, advanced labs)
  • Written summary of findings and next steps

Who This Is For

This practice is designed for adults who want to be proactive, not reactive, about their health.

You’re a good fit if you:

  • Feel rushed or dismissed in traditional care
  • Value accountability and someone monitoring your progress
  • Want early detection and personalized prevention
  • Want to prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or metabolic decline
  • Have noticed changes in weight, energy, sleep, or lab results
  • Want a physician partner who listens and stays involved

What This Practice Is — and Isn’t

This is physician-led preventive and metabolic care with true continuity and direct access — focused on identifying and addressing risk before it becomes disease.

This is not primary care, urgent care, or emergency care. You should maintain a primary care physician for annual exams, screenings, vaccines, and urgent needs.

This practice does not accept insurance, and we cannot see Medicare beneficiaries.

Availability & Logistics

  • Telehealth: NJ, NY, PA, CA — with evening and weekend availability for busy professionals.
  • In-person: Cherry Hill, NJ.
  • Licensure: Dr. Verma is licensed in NJ, NY, PA, and CA.

Let’s Talk About Your Health

A real conversation. No script. No pressure. Just clarity about your risks, goals, and next steps — and whether this model is right for you.

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If I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you openly and suggest other options.

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