Primary Care That Makes You Primary
Annemarie Armani, MD
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Residency
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
Internal Medicine 2008-2010
Internship
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
2007-2008
Medical School
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Worcester, MA
Doctorate of Medicine 2001
Undergraduate
Clark University
Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Minor, Piano Performance 1996
Magna Cum Laude
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Hypertension Specialist Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Clinical Lipidology
Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine
Life and Health Coach Certification, Health Coach Institute
Positive Intelligence - PQ Coach Certification
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth
English and French
Managing Editor, Critical Pathways in Cardiology: A Journal of Evidence Based Medicine 2005-2007
Executive Editor, Contemporary Cardiology 2005-2007
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Who's Who of American Colleges & Universities
National Dean's List
Alice Glover Science Scholarship
Toth PP, Armani A. Thienopyridine therapy and risk for cardiovascular events in secondary prevention.
Current Atherosclerosis Reports 2009; (5):364-70"
Ferdinand K, Armani A (Eds). Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic Minorities. Totowa: Humana
Press. 2009"
Armani A. Check Up America: Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk. Clinical Tools of the American Diabetes
Association. Critical Pathways in Cardiology: A Journal of Evidence Based Medicine. 2007; 6(2):60-63"
Armani A, Toth PP. SPARCL: the glimmer of statins for stroke risk reduction. Current Athersclerosis
Report. 2007; 9(5):347-51"
Armani A. Clinical Tools for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment/Prevention/ Management:
APOLLOlipids.org. Critical Pathways in Cardiology: A Journal of Evidence Based Medicine. 2006; 5(1):7-14"
Armani A, Toth PP. Colesevelam hydrochloride and Management of Dyslipidemia. Expert Review of
Cardiovascular Therapy. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy. 2006; 4(3):283-91"
Armani A, Toth PP. The CARDS trial: diabetic patients dealt a winning hand. Current Atherosclerosis
Report. 2006; 8(5):429-32."
Armani A., Becker RC. The biology, utilization, and attenuation of C-Reactive protein in cardiovascular
disease: Parts I/II. American Heart Journal. 2005; 149(6): 971-6/977-83"
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
Obesity Medicine Association
National Lipids Association
Massachusetts Medical Society
Massachusetts
Classical Piano, Knitting, Cooking, Dancing and Calligraphy
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
Meet Annemarie Armani, MD
My approach is about living one’s happiest & healthiest life, and one way that can be supported through wellness and prevention. Once upon a time, with my love for cardiovascular & metabolic health, I was offered a much sought-after cardiology fellowship. But even back then, before the MDVIP model was as widely known as it is now, I realized that my emphasis, as well as my strengths, really needed to be on helping people strive to stay well rather than waiting until the point of needing medical intervention. I have spent my energy on this: beyond being board-certified in internal medicine, I am a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and I am a clinical hypertension specialist. My areas of interest include diabetes and women’s health.
I love talking with and coaching my patients. My philosophy is that being a good doctor is not simply about prescribing the next medication; rather, I believe it is about caring for the whole patient physically, mentally and emotionally. I think you can’t have one without the others. I would rather take extra time to emphasize suggested lifestyle changes for patients to try to stay healthier, possibly avoid more medication, adopt healthier food/meal plans, exercise and move more and adopt stress management techniques. I think these kinds of lifestyle changes can help address conditions like high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and life stressors. I am a double-certified life/health coach, too, which I believe adds to my experience and knowledge in customizing care for my patients.
I love medicine and being a doctor. I always have and always will. My patients seem to appreciate this, but it can be difficult today to give more personalized care in the current medical system. As a testament to this, when I informed my patients of transitioning to the MDVIP model, I witnessed tears of joy, not sadness. I am excited for my patients, as well as myself, that we have more time to spend together.
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Primary Care That Makes You Primary
Benefits of joining Dr. Armani's practice with MDVIP
MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Armani quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Armani by phone or text after-hours, and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Armani when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
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The Office of Annemarie Armani, MD
Locations & Hours
Hours
| Mon | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.
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Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Armani.
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