Shep Dunlevie, MD

Shep Dunlevie, MD A true partner in health who you can reach 24/7 and see same- or next-day. He sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one.

Dr. Dunlevie, Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed; plus they can usually reach his 24/7. His practice also offers other services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine pract

ices. Dr. Dunlevie develops a personalized wellness plan based on the results of the wellness program. His MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients.

Many of my patients take their gut health seriously. Unfortunately, their efforts can be thwarted by taking medications ...
07/17/2025

Many of my patients take their gut health seriously. Unfortunately, their efforts can be thwarted by taking medications that throw off the gut biome. If you’re take any of these drugs, talk to me about gut health at your next office visit.

Gut health is a relatively new line of research. As more and more studies are published, experts realize that gut microbiota function like an organ. And like other organs, it's affected by what you ingest. While you're probably aware your diet can affec...

A few of my patients are die-hard outdoor exercisers, which can be tough in extreme elements like summer’s very high tem...
07/15/2025

A few of my patients are die-hard outdoor exercisers, which can be tough in extreme elements like summer’s very high temperatures. But there are a handful of tactics you can take to help make your summer workouts safer.

It's mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren't your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one. You're probably aware summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, h...

A few of my patients are die-hard outdoor exercisers, which can be tough in extreme elements like summer’s very high tem...
07/10/2025

A few of my patients are die-hard outdoor exercisers, which can be tough in extreme elements like summer’s very high temperatures. But there are a handful of tactics you can take to help make your summer workouts safer.
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It's mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren't your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one. You're probably aware summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, h...

Many of my patients want to lose weight quickly, and I can’t blame them. But rapid weight loss is difficult to sustain; ...
07/08/2025

Many of my patients want to lose weight quickly, and I can’t blame them. But rapid weight loss is difficult to sustain; in fact, it’s usually followed by rapid weight gain. Here’s more on the importance of losing weight gradually.

A lot of people trying to lose weight often start out fast – dropping pounds at a rapid pace. But losing weight too fast can be detrimental to your health and sabotage your overall goals. Rapid weight loss is often followed by rapid weight gain. Or wors...

Extreme heat can be problematic for your health, especially if you’re active outdoors. At the beginning of each summer, ...
06/26/2025

Extreme heat can be problematic for your health, especially if you’re active outdoors. At the beginning of each summer, I tell my patients how important it is to prevent heat-related issues. Here’s what I tell them.

Summer 2023 was the hottest summer on record, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA). And summer 2024 is on track to beat it.

Many of my patients are very conscious about germs, regularly using hand sanitizers, wipes and cleaners at home and whil...
06/24/2025

Many of my patients are very conscious about germs, regularly using hand sanitizers, wipes and cleaners at home and while on the go. But can taking these precautions really help prevent illness? Not necessarily. Here’s what you need to know.

Many of us take active measures to control our exposure to germs. This includes carrying hand sanitizer, cleaning public spaces with antiseptic wipes and stocking our homes with antibacterial soap.

It’s important to adopt a gut-friendly diet. Poor gut health can lead to digestive issues, a weak immune system, skin pr...
06/19/2025

It’s important to adopt a gut-friendly diet. Poor gut health can lead to digestive issues, a weak immune system, skin problems and sleep disturbances. Where should you begin? I tell my patients, start by making sure you’re getting enough probiotics and prebiotics into your diet. Here’s what you need to know. https://bit.ly/441J7Lv

American interest in gut health began rising about 15 years ago. But research on gut microbiome dates back to the 1840s when European scientists studied the role of bacteria in the breakdown of food, the effects gut microorganisms have on health and the...

Happy Father’s Day! The men in our lives look out for us – whether they’re our partners, fathers or sons. Unfortunately,...
06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day! The men in our lives look out for us – whether they’re our partners, fathers or sons. Unfortunately, many of them don’t look out for themselves when it comes to health. And there’s a surprising gap in understanding many basic men’s health issues. How much do you know about men’s health? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

How much do you know about Men's Health? Take the MDVIP quiz and test your knowledge.

If you’re one of my patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, I know you have your hands full managing your ...
06/12/2025

If you’re one of my patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, I know you have your hands full managing your condition. But the next time you’re in the office we need to talk about living a heart-healthy lifestyle. The inflammation involved in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) can raise your risk for a heart attack by 23 percent. In the meantime, here’s more on IBD and heart attacks. https://bit.ly/2HRIZqg

Chronic inflammation of the gut can increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke. This is one reason MDVIP focuses on inflammation as a risk factor for disease.

Weight loss is a top concern in my practice. Many patients can drop some weight after making some simple lifestyle chang...
06/10/2025

Weight loss is a top concern in my practice. Many patients can drop some weight after making some simple lifestyle changes. But sometimes, lifestyle changes aren’t enough. There’s a deeper issue involved, for example, gut health. Here’s how your gut biome can affect your weight.

You've cleaned-up your diet, cut your calories and ramped up your workouts, but the scale still hasn't budged. We all know that managing weight can be a difficult, complex process. And experts still don't have all the answers. But a new weight managemen...

I get a lot of questions about metabolism from my patients. I know it’s a confusing subject. And it doesn’t help that th...
06/05/2025

I get a lot of questions about metabolism from my patients. I know it’s a confusing subject. And it doesn’t help that there’s so much misinformation about how to speed up your metabolism on social channels and late night TV. Here is an overview of how your metabolism works and the role it plays in your health. https://bit.ly/3oKa0CP

Metabolism is the chemical process where nutrients are converted into energy or calories. It’s one of the most essential processes in our body.

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