About OptumMD
A Membership Based Wellness & Longevity Clinic in Atlanta, GA
We Provide Membership Based Care Focused on Wellness and Longevity
OptumMD is a revolutionary internal medicine and wellness practice focused on delivering the highest quality of healthcare, in a personal and compassionate manner, with an emphasis on providing each patient the attention, respect and time he or she needs.
Our practice is based on the concierge medical care model. Concierge medical care is an innovative form of healthcare that provides patients with personalized, quality medical care and physician access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This personalized level of service is secured with an annual membership fee.
When you become part of OptumMD you are hiring us as your partner in health. During your office visits at OptumMD, you will be seen by our physicians with little or no wait and will be ensured sufficient time during your appointment in order to have all your questions answered. In this practice, you truly have a healthcare advocate, ensuring continuity of care and enhancing the quality of your care. In short, delivering healthcare the way it should be.
OptumMD’s approach is to interact and partner with you to ensure your optimum health and wellness. We will strive to expertly manage your healthcare experience with a focus on quality medical care and an emphasis on personalized medical care with timely appointments and longer visits.
From your first encounter you will notice that this is not a typical medical practice. We will manage your path towards wellness and ensure that your acute medical problems, chronic medical conditions, and psychological concerns are addressed with diligence and attention to detail in a manner that is not usually seen by standard medical practices.
In addition, our established professional relationships with the best doctors in Atlanta will not only compliment your care, but ensure that you are supported with the most up to date treatments in medicine. It would be our privilege to serve you. We look forward to becoming your new medical home.
Our Physicians
Edward Espinosa, DO, MPH
Dr. Edward Espinosa is board-certified in internal medicine.
Dr. Edward Espinosa is an internal medicine physician at OptumMD, bringing over 20 years of clinical medicine and hospital medicine experience to his practice. He completed medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the Alton Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
An Atlanta native, he has a longstanding presence in the Atlanta medical community, leveraging strong professional relationships with many of the top specialists in the area. He is a member of the medical staff at Northside Hospital and Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Espinosa is dedicated to promoting wellness and disease prevention, with a particular focus on early detection and diagnosis of disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. Disease prevention and longevity is one of his areas of focus.
Dr. Espinosa specializes in the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions including heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and depression. His areas of interest also encompass obesity medicine and hormone therapies.
Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Espinosa enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include boating, traveling, scuba diving, and exercising. He is also fluent in Spanish.
Education and Certifications:
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Board-certified by American Board of Internal Medicine
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Residency, Internal Medicine, Alton Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
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D.O. New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
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M.P.H. Public Health and Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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B.S. Biology and Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Valerie Pershad, MD, IFMCP
Dr. Valerie Pershad is board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine.
Dr. Pershad launched her career in internal medicine as a hospitalist nearly a decade ago and has been a lifestyle coach since 2021. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from New York University and her medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC, she returned to NYC to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She’s board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine. With a focus on proactive, preventative care, Dr. Pershad utilizes her medical expertise to offer personalized, lifestyle-driven support that empowers patients to take control of their health.
Dr. Pershad is a wife and new mom who enjoys cooking, gardening and is working towards getting her yoga certification. She enjoys growing her own herbs and using them to experiment with different healthy recipes.
Dr. Pershad focuses on listening and creating personalized goals with members. “When I first meet a new patient, I like to have an in-depth conversation with them. Details are important: I want to know what has happened in their life that has led them to see me. All that background is rich with information. Then we can create a care plan together that is bound to be more successful because it’s completely customized.”
Education and Certifications:
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Board-certified by American Board of Internal Medicine
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Certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine
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Certified Health Coach by The Institute of Integrative Nutrition
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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Residency Program at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island, NY
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M.D. from George Washington University, Washington D.C.
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B.A. in Metropolitan Studies, Pre-Medicine, New York University, New York, NY
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How OptumMD Gives Back
Every year, OptumMD selects a local charity to sponsor. For the selected charity, 4% of all membership fees for the year goes to the organization.
OptumMD also offers a referral program. We grow by word of mouth. Our existing patients receive a discount on their existing membership each time they refer a new patient.