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Dr. Valerie Pershad, MD

Concierge Internal Medicine physician, Atlanta, GA

OptumMD

Dr. Valerie Pershad is a Concierge Internal Medicine physician and co-founder of OptumMD who practices functional medicine.

91 W Wieuca Road, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30342
At a glance
Practice model
Hybrid: in network with most insurance plans, plus annual membership
Board certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certification
IFMCP, Certified Health Coach
Telehealth
Offered

About Dr. Pershad

Dr. Pershad received her bachelor's degree from New York University and her medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC. She completed residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

She began her career in internal medicine as a hospitalist and has been a lifestyle coach since 2021. She practices functional medicine and holds the IFMCP certification from the Institute of Functional Medicine. She is also a Certified Health Coach through The Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

Her focus is proactive, preventative care with personalized, lifestyle-driven support. She listens to members and creates personalized goals with them. She has been featured in SheFinds, a national lifestyle and wellness publication.

She enjoys cooking and gardening and is working towards a yoga certification.

Membership and fees

OptumMD is in network with most insurance plans and also charges an annual membership fee.

Membership includes physician access 24/7 for urgent matters, same-day or next-day sick visits, after-hours, weekend and holiday cell phone access, an annual exam typically within 2 weeks and in-office labs.

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Functional medicine
What internal medicine doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
New York University
Medical school
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Residency
Internal medicine, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Board certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Other certification
IFMCP, Institute of Functional Medicine, Certified Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition
NPI
1356617344

Location

91 W Wieuca Road, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Recognition and research

Media and books

Featured in SheFinds, a national lifestyle and wellness publication

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Pershad take insurance, or offer a membership?

OptumMD is in network with most insurance plans and also charges an annual membership fee.

Is Dr. Pershad board certified?

Dr. Pershad is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Where did Dr. Pershad train?

Dr. Pershad earned her medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC. She completed residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

What certifications does Dr. Pershad hold?

Dr. Pershad is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFMCP) and is a Certified Health Coach through The Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

Does Dr. Pershad offer telehealth?

OptumMD offers telehealth.

Where is Dr. Pershad's office?

Dr. Pershad's practice is OptumMD, which she co-founded.

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