Physician consults for adults 40+
Get the care you deserve before tragedy unfolds.
For 14 years, I treated heart attacks, strokes, organ failure and the devastating consequences of metabolic disease in the hospital. Most of those patients had warning signs for years. Now I help adults over 40 control their weight and lower their risk, with the time a regular office visit doesn’t allow.
Book a Free 15-Minute CallIf I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you.
Board-Certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
In person in Cherry Hill, NJ · Telehealth throughout New Jersey
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. More than 1 in 3 have prediabetes, and most don’t know it. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death.
Most of it builds silently for years. Much of it can be changed.
Early warning signs
Do any of these sound familiar?
These aren’t just inconveniences. They’re signals. The metabolic changes behind weight gain, rising blood pressure and worsening cholesterol build quietly, until they don’t.
- Weight creeping up despite your efforts
- Energy declining, not feeling like yourself
- Poor sleep, brain fog, low drive
- A1C trending toward prediabetes (5.7 to 6.4)
- Blood pressure rising or requiring more medication
- Cholesterol getting worse every year while everyone just “watches it”
You don’t want it to happen to you.
Why I built this
I’ve seen this story too many times.
A 55-year-old gets yearly checkups, takes the medications and is told things are stable. Then one morning, life changes. The heart attack or stroke feels sudden, but the risk has often been building quietly for years.
In 14 years of hospital medicine, I repeatedly saw the consequences of risk that had accumulated slowly: weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, inactivity, poor sleep and family history. By the time someone reached the hospital, the opportunity for prevention was often much smaller.
Short visits and follow-up months away make it hard to act on numbers that are only starting to drift. That isn’t a failure on anyone’s part. It’s how most care is structured.
What sets this apart
Not your regular 10-minute visit.
Time to actually talk
A 90-minute first visit with no clock watching, no rushing and no judgment. Many patients tell me things in that first visit they’ve never said to a doctor.
One physician who knows your history
I evaluate you, order your labs, build your plan and adjust it. Every visit. You never start over with someone new.
Direct access
No phone trees, no anonymous portal replies. Messages come directly to me, with a response within one business day.
Action, not “wait and see”
I treat problems early and directly. Medications are prescribed strategically, not reflexively. FDA-approved only, never compounded or gray-market.
Areas of focus
The conditions that quietly shorten lives.
Obesity & Weight Management
Medical weight loss through physician consults, with evidence-based strategies and GLP-1 medications when appropriate. Lose weight while protecting muscle. No gimmicks, no shortcuts.
Cardiovascular Risk
LDL and ApoB management, blood pressure optimization and advanced risk stratification, individualized to your overall cardiovascular risk rather than a single lab cutoff.
Metabolic Syndrome & Prediabetes
Early intervention on A1C, insulin resistance and the cluster of conditions that drive long-term disease. Change the trajectory before it progresses to diabetes.
Hormonal Health
Evaluation of hormonal concerns affecting energy, weight and sleep, including testosterone therapy for men when clinically indicated, with ongoing monitoring.
Nutrition
Protein and fiber targets and an eating plan you can sustain.
Activity
Weekly targets based on your risk, with referral to a trainer or PT when needed.
Medication
FDA-approved, carefully titrated and monitored.
Measurement
Lab targets, ApoB, Lp(a) and CAC scoring when appropriate.
Medications I prescribe
Clinically appropriate. Physician-supervised.
Medications are tools, not shortcuts and not last resorts. Every prescription follows a proper workup, with dose titration and monitoring included.
GLP-1 Medications
Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic), among the most effective FDA-approved medications for obesity and weight management.
Many insurance plans now cover these. If yours doesn’t, I’ll review current manufacturer cash-pay options with you.
Statins
For elevated LDL and ApoB and cardiovascular risk reduction. I target optimal goals for higher-risk patients, not just “good enough,” with monitoring as indicated.
Widely available as a low-cost generic.
Metformin
For prediabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. One of the most evidence-backed, well-tolerated medications available, and often underused in early metabolic disease.
Widely available as a low-cost generic.
Testosterone Therapy (Men)
For men with confirmed low testosterone and symptoms. A full workup (LH, FSH, estradiol, prolactin) comes first to understand the cause, not just treat a number.
Dosing individualized to your symptoms, labs and baseline, with regular monitoring.
Patient results
Real outcomes. Not before-and-after photos.
Every case is different. That’s the point.
Case study · Details changed for privacy
M., 44 · Healthcare Professional
At start
A1C 5.8
BP 135/80 on 2 meds
194 lbs
At 6 months
A1C 5.4
BP 120/80 on 1 med
178 lbs
16 lbs lost · A1C normalized · Reduced from 2 blood pressure medications to 1
Case study · Details changed for privacy
J., 48 · Surgeon
J. came in with low energy, disrupted sleep and declining drive, and wanted his testosterone checked. A full workup confirmed secondary hypogonadism. Before starting anything, we also ran a comprehensive cardiovascular panel. His ApoB came back above 90, a meaningful risk signal in someone with a demanding career, a young family and decades ahead of him.
We started testosterone at the lowest effective dose, targeted to his symptoms and baseline. At the same time, we added rosuvastatin for his cardiovascular risk. The goal wasn’t only how he feels today. It was protecting the life he has built.
Individual results vary. These examples do not guarantee or predict any particular outcome.
Pricing
One price. No contracts.
Physician Care
Ongoing physician consults for weight, metabolic health and cardiovascular risk. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
Your first month
- 90-minute physician evaluation
- Review of your history, prior labs and records
- Labs ordered when needed
- 60-minute strategy visit to review results and build your plan
Every month after
- 30-minute physician visit
- Medication management and lab review
- Plan adjustments as your results change
- Secure messaging, response within one business day
Fees Cover Physician Services Only.
I provide focused, ongoing physician care. This does not replace your primary care physician or provide urgent or emergency care.
Physician fees are not billed to insurance. A superbill is available on request for possible out-of-network reimbursement. You may also be able to use HSA/FSA funds; eligibility is determined by your plan. Labs, imaging and medications are billed separately by the labs and pharmacies providing them. I’m not able to see Medicare beneficiaries at this time.
Start with a free 15-minute call
A short conversation directly with me to hear what’s going on, answer your questions and decide whether this is the right fit. No script. No pressure. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you.
Book a Free 15-Minute CallWhat patients say
In their words.
Over the years, my family and I have experienced his remarkable dedication, professionalism, and compassion firsthand. He doesn’t just treat symptoms; he takes the time to understand how our lifestyle plays a role in our health. Every visit feels personal, never rushed. What stands out most is his balance of deep medical expertise with sincere human connection, a rare combination these days.
Carlos M.
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 and helps distinguish what truly needs attention from what doesn’t.
Rachit S.
Dr. Verma is very caring, considerate, and professional. He goes above and beyond to help his patients achieve their personal goals.
Lisa K.
The physician
Varun Verma, M.D.
Board-Certified · Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
Fourteen years as a hospital physician at UCSF, Brigham and Women’s, Mount Sinai, Jefferson Health and Cooper University Hospital taught me something I couldn’t ignore: most chronic disease doesn’t suddenly appear in the hospital. By the time patients are sick enough to be admitted, the process has usually been unfolding for years.
That realization pushed me upstream. Today I run a direct-pay practice in South Jersey for adults who want to stay ahead of disease instead of reacting to it.
“Protocols and research tell us where to start. Your labs, your history, and how you actually feel tell us where to go.”
Is this right for you
Built for adults 40+ who are ready to stop accepting “fine.”
- Your weight, energy or labs are trending the wrong way, and everyone seems content to keep “watching” instead of acting.
- You have prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of heart disease, and want more than “wait and see.”
- You’ve felt rushed or dismissed in traditional visits and want a physician who has time to actually talk.
- You’re a high performer and you can feel your edge slipping.
- You see multiple specialists and nobody is looking at the full picture.
- You want real physician consults. Not a med spa, not an online subscription, not a 10-minute visit.
Frequently asked questions
The Details.
Does this replace my primary care physician?
No. Keep your primary care doctor for annual physicals, vaccines, cancer screening and general medical care. I focus on weight, metabolic health and cardiovascular risk, with more time and attention than a standard visit allows, and I work alongside your other doctors.
Do you provide urgent care or sick visits?
No. My visits and messaging are for scheduled care and non-urgent questions. For acute illness, contact your primary care physician or an urgent care center. For emergencies, call 911.
Do you accept insurance?
No. Physician fees are paid directly. A superbill is available on request for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and you may be able to use HSA/FSA funds depending on your plan.
Labs, imaging and medications can often go through your insurance, depending on your coverage. I’m not able to see Medicare beneficiaries at this time.
Can I get a GLP-1 or testosterone prescription?
If your evaluation supports it. Medication is one tool in a broader plan, not an automatic outcome. I prescribe FDA-approved medications only, with no compounded or gray-market products.
Testosterone therapy starts with a full clinical assessment rather than a single lab result, and requires ongoing monitoring.
Are there medications you don’t prescribe?
Yes. I don’t prescribe opioids, benzodiazepines, compounded weight-loss medications or research-grade peptides. If you need one of these, please work with the specialist managing that condition.
Do I need medication to participate?
No. Medication is used when the expected benefit justifies it. For many patients, changes in nutrition, activity, sleep and weight are a major part of the plan.
Do I need to be in New Jersey?
Yes. You need to be physically in New Jersey for each telehealth visit, or see me in person in Cherry Hill.
How does cancellation work?
Billing is month-to-month with no contracts. Cancel anytime.
Health Improvement Institute
Find out where you actually stand.
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Book a Free 15-Minute CallIf I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you openly and suggest other options.
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