David Merrill, MD

07/14/2025

🍌🫀Could a banana a day keep the doctor away? Research shows while reducing salt is important, increasing potassium intake may be even more effective, especially for those with high blood pressure.

✅ Learn how potassium helps, who may benefit most, and easy ways to get more in your diet. Details in the comments below.

07/10/2025

Please join us in welcoming board-certified family physician Meredith B. Vejnar, MD, in Greenville, SC, to our national network of primary care doctors! 👏🏽 🩺

📣 “A physician’s highest calling is to champion each patient’s pursuit of optimal health and wellness," said Dr. Vejnar, who has a special interest in weight management, lifestyle medicine and aesthetics medicine. "Over the past decade, I have cultivated meaningful relationships with my patients that not only address their immediate care needs but also inspire and support their personal wellness journeys."

07/10/2025

📣 We’re proud to announce that board-certified family physician Michael R. Kopscik, MD has joined the MDVIP-affiliated practice of Drs. Nancy M. Netter and Daniel G. Smith, offering personalized primary care in Greenville, SC.

🩺 Dr. Kopscik, who is serving patients across the Upstate said, “Every patient brings a unique story, and I am dedicated to listening carefully to deliver personalized care that honors their individual needs, values and aspirations. My patients benefit from comprehensive treatment—whether addressing wellness maintenance, acute or chronic conditions, or sports-related injuries—within a trusted, lifelong partnership."

07/07/2025

From an A1C of 8.5 to steady, healthy numbers—without medication. With the guidance of Dr. William F. Cox (Dallas, TX), Michael turned things around through diet, exercise, and determination. 💪🏼👏🏼

07/04/2025

From all of us at MDVIP, we wish you a healthy and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

07/02/2025

🧠 Big news in Alzheimer’s care! The FDA has approved the first U.S. blood test to help detect the disease earlier and more easily. ❤️‍🩹

🔗 Full story linked in the comments.

07/01/2025

Dr. Gay Purcell is back in the news—this time in Woman's World sharing what your respiratory rate can reveal about your health. Check out the full article to learn what’s normal by age, and when it might be time to follow up with your doctor.

07/01/2025

📍Now welcoming patients in Glastonbury, CT! MDVIP is proud to partner with board-certified family physician Jeffrey Goodsell, MD who serves patients from Hartford and Middlesex Counties and the surrounding communities.

🌟 Dr. Goodsell said, “Throughout my medical career, I’ve discovered that my greatest fulfillment comes from building strong connections with patients and their families, which I believe translates into more personalized, comprehensive care. This is exactly what drew me to MDVIP – the opportunity to deepen these meaningful relationships with patients and provide the individualized attention that can make a difference in their health outcomes.”

➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4lzjrwT

06/26/2025

Thank you for featuring MDVIP and Dr. Gay Purcell, one of our incredible affiliated physicians in Kansas City, MO, in your latest article on medical tourism and the rise of executive checkups.

06/26/2025

Great news from Nevada! 🩺 MDVIP is expanding with three new affiliated practices led by the following board-certified family physicians in Las Vegas Valley and Reno:

📸 1: William A. Rosenberg, MD (Henderson, NV), a family medicine and sports medicine physician with over 20 years of experience. ➡️💡 highlight: Dr. Rosenberg serves as a team physician for the and medical director for .

📸 2: Daniel Bradford, MD (Reno, NV), a board-certified family physician for over 30 years. ➡️💡 highlight: Dr. Bradford has experience practicing as an urgent care physician and expertise in handling a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries.

📸 3: Vance Alm, MD (South Reno, NV), a board-certified family physician for almost 25 years. ➡️💡 highlight: Dr. Alm is experienced in treating cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal and psychological conditions, as well as cancer.

Learn more: bit.ly/44gf6ri

06/24/2025

Heat-related illness can escalate quickly. Brush up on how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion vs. heatstroke, and when to take action. 😎

06/21/2025

Excited to see Farris Sandhu, MD’s new MDVIP practice featured in the Encinitas Advocate and The San Diego Union-Tribune! 🗞️ Thank you for helping us spread the word in the local community. 💫

When longtime internal medicine provider Dr. Farris Sandhu decided to shift practices, she did so with one goal: offer preventative care to patients of all ages. Now, she is doing exactly that as s…