About
Dr. AJ Burandt founded Plotline after spending nearly a decade as an ER physician treating acute emergencies and chronic conditions. That clinical experience shaped his conviction that medicine should prevent illness, not simply respond to it. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He holds board certifications in both emergency medicine and anti-aging/regenerative medicine. He also completed a fellowship in epigenetics and precision medicine and pursued advanced lipidology training through the National Lipid Association.
Dr. Burandt specializes in cardiometabolic disease prevention and management, with a focus on identifying cardiovascular risk decades before symptoms develop. He is passionate about root-cause medicine, using data from advanced genetics, biomarkers, and imaging to guide personalized treatment plans. He continues to practice in the ER to keep his acute care skills current. He lives with his wife and family outside Birmingham, Alabama.
Education & Training
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowship
Fellowship in Epigenetics and Precision Medicine
Additional Training
Advanced Lipidology Training, National Lipid Association
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Burandt right for?
Dr. Burandt is a strong fit for adults who want to understand and address their cardiovascular and metabolic risk before symptoms appear. Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, elevated lipids, or a family history of heart disease benefit from his depth in advanced lipidology and genetics. He works well with patients who value data-driven decision-making paired with a personal clinical relationship. Those managing obesity, diabetes, or Alzheimer's disease risk will find his root-cause approach well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Burandt focuses on cardiometabolic disease prevention and management. His clinical work covers cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia, metabolic disease, obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease risk reduction. He approaches each of these through advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment planning.
Yes. Dr. Burandt holds board certifications in both emergency medicine and anti-aging/regenerative medicine. He also completed a fellowship in epigenetics and precision medicine and finished advanced lipidology training through the National Lipid Association.
Dr. Burandt earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He later pursued specialized training in preventive medicine, precision health, epigenetics, and advanced lipidology.
Yes. Dr. Burandt continues to practice in the ER alongside his work at Plotline. He maintains this practice to keep his acute care skills sharp while focusing the majority of his clinical attention on prevention and healthspan optimization.
Dr. Burandt uses advanced genetic testing, coronary CT angiography, and comprehensive biomarker analysis to build a detailed picture of each patient's cardiovascular risk. He focuses on identifying and addressing risk factors decades before symptoms develop, then creates a personalized treatment plan to optimize long-term outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Burandt incorporates next-generation genetic sequencing that analyzes more than 500 markers across 200-plus genes. This data informs his assessment of cardiovascular, metabolic, and longevity risk for each patient.
Dr. Burandt spent nearly a decade treating acute emergencies and chronic conditions in the ER. That experience led him to pursue advanced training in preventive and precision medicine, with a focus on catching and addressing health risks before they require emergency intervention.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026