Dr. Melissa Buchanan

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Dr. Melissa Buchanan

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Dual board-certified Family & Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
Restoring the patient-provider relationship- Mobile/Concierge PCP PrimeCare VIP

11/05/2026

Getting enough sleep but still feeling exhausted?

Fatigue isn’t always about being too busy or needing more coffee. Sometimes your body is trying to tell you something.

Don’t ignore persistent fatigue or assume it’s just part of getting older. Finding the underlying cause is the first step toward feeling better!

At PrimeCareVIP, we take the time to listen and help you get answers.

Personalized primary care: https://www.primecarevip.com

Healthcare coverage options: https://www.herohealth.com

10/31/2026

Breast cancer awareness is about more than finding a lump.

As Orlando comes together for today’s breast cancer walk, let’s remember that knowing your body, recognizing changes, and staying current with screenings can make a difference.

Early detection matters. Don’t ignore changes, even if your last mammogram was normal.

Personalized care and screenings: https://www.primecarevip.com

Healthcare coverage options: https://www.herohealth.com

10/30/2026

Sometimes the people who seem the happiest are carrying the heaviest burdens.

With the holidays approaching, remember to check on those around you. And don’t forget to take care of yourself, too.

Your feelings matter. Even the guys! It’s okay to ask for help, and you don’t have to face everything alone.

We’re here when you need us.

Personalized care: https://www.primecarevip.com

Healthcare coverage options: https://www.herohealth.com

10/22/2026

A little behind-the-scenes look from PrimeCareVIP headquarters in Boca Raton!

We’re working hard to expand personalized healthcare in Orlando, through both our PrimeCareVIP membership and Hero Healthcare as a separate option.

Different options, same goal: making quality healthcare more accessible, convenient, and personal.

Want to learn more? Check out the links below!

PrimeCareVIP: https://primecarevip.com

Hero Healthcare: https://herohealthcare.com

10/19/2026

I’ve officially caught the cold that’s going around! 🤧 And everyone keeps telling me I need antibiotics!

But did you know most colds and sinus infections are viral? Even green or yellow mucus doesn’t automatically mean you need antibiotics!

Knowing when to treat symptoms at home and when to seek medical care makes all the difference.

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer! 💊

Sign up for PrimeCareVIP to access personalized, convenient primary care when you need it.

10/15/2026

Is your cortisol really the problem?

Fatigue, weight gain, and poor sleep don’t automatically mean your cortisol is abnormal.

10/13/2026

Is it perimenopause or cortisol? Let’s stop guessing and start having the right conversations.

09/11/2026

How low should your LDL actually be? 🫀

There isn’t one cholesterol goal for everyone. Your target depends on your overall cardiovascular risk and whether you already have cardiovascular disease.

Lifestyle modification ALWAYS comes first and remains important even when medication is needed. But when lifestyle isn’t enough, lowering LDL with medications such as statins can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

We celebrate improving our weight and blood sugar. We should be just as motivated to improve the numbers we can’t see.

09/08/2026

Your cholesterol panel may not be telling the whole story. 🫀

The updated guidelines put more focus on ApoB and Lp(a) to help uncover cardiovascular risk that a standard lipid panel may miss.

Lifestyle modification is ALWAYS the foundation: nutrition, exercise, healthy weight, avoiding to***co and managing blood pressure. But knowing your numbers helps us understand when lifestyle alone may not be enough.

Have you ever had your ApoB or Lp(a) checked?

08/25/2026

When was your last REAL eye exam? Seeing clearly doesn’t always mean your eyes are healthy. Your eyes can actually give us clues about your overall health too!

So…are you overdue?

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