Dr. Meli Buchanan Akers

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

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?

08/19/2026

Being left-handed is basically a daily side quest in a right-handed world. From smudged handwriting to weird can openers, nothing is made for them.

Lefties, what everyday thing annoys you the most?

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08/09/2026

ORLANDO: Can’t get in to see your P*P for weeks?
Need an appointment sooner? Labs without sitting at a lab? Someone to actually follow up with you after your testing?
PrimeCareVIP brings personalized healthcare to you.
🏠 In-home visits
🩸 Lab draws at home or work
📱 Text and phone access
💻 Video visits
🗓️ Same-day or next-day availability
🏃 School & sports physicals
No health insurance? Ask about affordable insurance options through Hero Healthcare.
Serving the Orlando area.
📱 Call or text (561) 948-2020
🌐 PrimeCareVIP.com
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07/21/2026

Back-to-school season is almost here! 📚 Before the backpacks are packed, make sure your family’s health is on the checklist too. School and sports physicals, annual wellness visits, and preventive care can help your child start the school year healthy and ready to learn.
Is your family back-to-school ready?

07/19/2026

We spend so much time taking care of everyone else that we often forget to take care of ourselves. Self-care is more than a day off. It’s scheduling that annual checkup, knowing your numbers, and staying on top of preventive care.
When was your last wellness visit?

07/17/2026

I talk about how frustrating it is for patients to wait weeks for appointments and results, and how PrimeCare VIP offers more accessible, personalized care with next-day appointments, flexible communication, and home lab draws.
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07/12/2026

Your skin remembers every sunburn, even the ones from childhood. A few simple habits like wearing sunscreen, seeking shade, and protecting your skin can lower your risk of skin cancer and premature aging.
When was the last time you reapplied your sunscreen?

07/07/2026

Feeling tired, dizzy, or nauseated in the Florida heat? It might not just be the weather. Heat exhaustion is your body’s warning sign before things become more serious. Know the symptoms, stay hydrated, and don’t ignore what your body is telling you.

How are you staying cool this summer?

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