Dr. Merchant, MD

Dr. Merchant practices direct primary care at Vertical Health DPC in Dallas. He takes a long-term view of his patients' health, building a relationship that lasts rather than treating one visit at a time.

Because patients can message him anytime, he can offer ongoing guidance on lifestyle, prevention, and performance that a rushed ten-minute office visit simply cannot accommodate. That kind of steady access lets him catch small issues early and help patients build habits that stick, instead of just reacting to whatever comes up during a single appointment.