About
Dr. André de Souza e Melo earned his medical degree at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, where he also completed his first internal medicine residency and served as Chief Resident. He later completed a second internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut, building clinical depth across two countries and training systems. He currently holds an appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Florida State University.
Before founding The Way, Dr. Melo served as a Navy physician with the Marines and led emergency services in clinical settings. He has taught medical students and nurse practitioners throughout his career. His published research includes pioneering work on stem cell therapy for severe asthma. Dr. Melo is passionate about longevity medicine, cardiovascular precision, metabolic health, and sleep architecture. He is a husband and father of four, and comes from a family of physicians. He believes every patient deserves a doctor who listens deeply and builds a care plan around that individual's specific reality.
Education & Training
Medical School
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ); Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut
Additional Training
Faculty member at Florida State University (Assistant Professor of Medicine); former Navy physician with the Marines; former Chief Resident in Brazil; published research on stem cell therapy for severe asthma
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Melo right for?
Dr. Melo works well with adults who want a proactive, relationship-driven approach to primary care. Executives and high-performance professionals benefit from his focus on metabolic health, cardiovascular precision, and performance optimization. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, asthma, or metabolic dysfunction find his thorough diagnostic approach valuable. Frequent travelers, expatriates, and seasonal Florida residents also fit naturally into his practice model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Melo treats a broad range of adult conditions, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, asthma, sleep disorders, and chronic stress. He also manages complex adult diagnoses that benefit from a thorough, longitudinal approach. His preventive focus means he works to identify and address risk factors well before they become acute problems.
Dr. Melo holds training and expertise in internal medicine, with residency completions at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro and the University of Connecticut. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Florida State University, reflecting his deep commitment to clinical standards and medical education.
Dr. Melo tracks advanced cardiovascular markers beyond standard lipid panels, including ApoB and Lp(a). This precision approach helps him identify risk that routine screenings often miss. He pairs these markers with in-office diagnostics like EKG and point-of-care ultrasound for a fuller clinical picture.
0 principles, focusing on healthspan alongside lifespan. He uses biometric tracking, wearable data analysis, and a detailed 90-minute initial longevity assessment to understand each patient's full health picture. Sleep architecture, metabolic function, and cardiovascular risk all factor into his long-term care planning.
Dr. Melo served as a Navy physician with the Marines and led emergency services earlier in his career. He earned his medical degree at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro and trained in internal medicine there before completing a second residency at the University of Connecticut. He has also taught medical students and nurse practitioners and published research on stem cell therapy for severe asthma.
Yes. The Way includes mental and emotional wellbeing as part of its clinical scope. Dr. Melo takes a whole-person approach, recognizing that chronic stress and emotional health directly affect physical outcomes. He addresses these concerns as part of each member's comprehensive care plan.
Initial consultations with Dr. Melo typically run 90 minutes. He structures this visit as a comprehensive longevity assessment, reviewing health history, goals, biometrics, and diagnostic data. This extended format lets him build a thorough, individualized care plan from the start.
Yes. S. clinical exposure. Observers gain insight into clinic workflow, patient-centered communication, and concierge practice systems. A remote interview with Dr. Melo is required as part of the application process.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026
