Virtual Healthcare Moves Into the Nevada Market

In today’s fragmented healthcare landscape, this simple truth often gets overlooked: having a primary care physician (PCP) increases your lifespan. It’s not just about managing illness, it’s about building a long-term relationship with a doctor who knows you, listens to you, and partners with you in your health journey. 

This month, Vegas Wellness Magazine asked me to share more about Virtual MD 360, a telehealth-based practice fully equipped to virtually assist patients looking for quality healthcare. I’m an internist with nearly three decades of experience in clinical medicine and triple board certification, including a board certification in Lifestyle Medicine, a field I believe lies at the very heart of true longevity medicine. While "longevity" has become a buzzword, its essence is simple: good medicine rooted in prevention, lifestyle, and partnership. I practice this every day.

A Shift Toward Virtual Care

Like many, my approach to medicine evolved during the pandemic. Working with a national telehealth company, I cared for nearly 2,000 patients across the country via video, phone, and text. What stood out, again and again, was a common frustration: the lack of time. Patients wanted to be heard. Some even booked multiple back-to-back visits just to have meaningful conversations.

That experience led me to create Virtual MD 360, my own telehealth-based practice. My vision: a small, membership-based practice without intermediaries- no insurance red tape, no clock ticking down your appointment. Just you and your doctor, when you need it, with as much time as necessary.

I live in Las Vegas, but my practice has patients from all 26 states where I am licensed to practice medicine.

Why Telehealth Works for Primary Care

Telemedicine isn’t a compromise, it’s a powerful tool. In fact, 70–80% of what’s done in primary care doesn’t require a physical exam. My model allows me to be available all the time, even when I travel and for patients to access care from the comfort of their homes or from anywhere they might be. It’s flexible, convenient, and effective.

Most importantly, this model offers something that has become rare in modern healthcare: time. Time to understand your history, your risks, your goals. And time to coach you toward sustainable change.

There is a famous saying in medical school: “if you do not have a diagnosis after you talked with a patient, what is the next step?” Getting more history! So I get to have the time that I need with the patient, the time that they need from me, and this is how we both get to know what will help them the best. Time is the most precious commodity in medicine.

The Longevity Equation: Lifespan + Healthspan

What people want is to live a long and healthy life. I have never heard anybody say otherwise. Longevity medicine isn’t just about living longer, it’s about living better. I break it down into two components:

• Lifespan: preventing premature death.

• Healthspan: maximizing the years we live in good health.

Preventing Premature Death

Around 80% of premature deaths are preventable, often linked to:

• Tobacco use

• Poor diet

• Lack of physical activity

Take heart disease- the number one killer. Research shows that the following six interventions can reduce your risk by up to 90–95%:

1. Lower total cholesterol by 50%

2. Lower diastolic blood pressure by 6 mmHg

3. Eliminate smoking

4. Maintain a healthy weight and waist circumference

5. Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly

6. Eat 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables daily

The second leading cause of death, cancer, is also largely preventable through:

1. Avoiding tobacco and alcohol

2. Regular physical activity

3. Maintaining a healthy weight

4. A mostly plant-based diet (Michael Pollan said it best: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”) 

5. Following recommended screening guidelines

   
   

Extending Healthspan: The 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine

For over 20 years, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine has championed six evidence-based pillars that form the foundation of long, healthy living:

1. Nutrition

2. Physical activity

3. Sleep

4. Mental well-being

5. Avoiding risky substances

6. Social connection

   
   

These pillars aren’t new, but changing behavior is hard, and that’s where a physician becomes a coach. It’s also where time and continuity of care become critical.

I added a mark on all of the above interventions that are suitable for virtual medicine and there is nothing clearer!

Personalized Medicine Starts with Personal Relationships

There’s a lot of talk today about precision and personalized medicine, but how can care be truly personal if doctors don’t have the time to get to know their patients? How many times patients are told to schedule another appointment when they bring up just one more thing to discuss?

At Virtual MD 360, I make sure you have the time you deserve. I get to know your story, your context, your priorities. That allows me to create care plans that are truly tailored and sustainable. If you have one or more things on your list, we have time for each issue and we will clear that list!

The Virtual MD 360 Experience

Your journey with Virtual MD 360 begins with a complimentary meet-and-greet. If we’re a good fit, you'll receive the necessary paperwork (contract, consent, intake, demographics) like it happens every time you go to see a new doctor in any clinic. Once complete, I’ll set up your secure chart in a HIPAA-compliant electronic medical record system where you’ll have access to your records and secure messaging.

The first visit is usually the longest. At one time I’ve spent up to two hours with a complex patient, followed by additional visits that week to gather the full picture. After the visit, I may order labs, refer you to a specialist, send prescriptions—everything a traditional physician would do, just without the wait, bureaucracy, or rushed interactions.

Follow-ups are as frequent as needed, sometimes the next day, sometimes every week, sometimes only when you consider it is needed. Care is fluid and flexible, built around your needs.

A Holistic Health Overview

It is no secret, our healthcare is severely fragmented! Many patients told me they were searching for a doctor to connect all the dots- review their medications, labs, records from multiple physicians, and deliver a comprehensive, big-picture evaluation. One other service I offer is a dedicated one-hour review session just for that purpose (and this hour does not include the time I spend reviewing records beforehand). Patients leave with clarity, a strategy, and a plan of action.

A Framework for Change: The 3 R’s

One simple, effective framework I use with my patients is: Recognition → (Re)do → Result

• Recognize the issue

• (Re)do through an action plan

• Evaluate the Results

It brings structure and accountability to the process of change—and supports lasting results.

Membership and Access

Virtual MD 360 is a membership-based practice, with an introductory rate of just $100/month—less than what many spend on streaming subscriptions. Members receive ongoing access, timely follow-ups, and continuity of care without surprise charges or time limits.

Final Thoughts

Medicine should be about people, not paperwork. Relationships, not red tape. Health, not just disease.

At Virtual MD 360, I offer what I believe is the future of healthcare: real relationships, rooted in lifestyle, delivered through the convenience and flexibility of telehealth.

If you're ready for care that puts you at the center—on your schedule, your terms—I'm here when you’re ready.

Visit virtualmd360.com to learn more or book a complimentary meet-and-greet appointment at: calendly.com/dr-odhett-virtualmd360/meet-and-greet

Dr. Odhett is a Triple Board Certified Internist | Founder, Virtual MD 360