About
Dr. Sam Pappas founded Pappas Health in Vienna, Virginia to deliver concierge primary care centered on Mediterranean lifestyle and optimal wellness. He takes a whole-person approach to medicine, weaving nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle into every clinical encounter. His philosophy holds that sustainable health comes from how patients eat, move, and live every day.
Dr. Pappas treats a broad clinical range, including metabolic problems, obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular conditions. He brings particular focus to men's health and hormone issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalances, and digestive and microbiome health. He also helps patients address stress, sleep, energy, immune function, and allergies. His practice incorporates comprehensive laboratory assessments and detailed consultations to give each patient a clear picture of their health. Members can access curated supplements through FullScript and Wholescripts via the practice.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pappas right for?
Dr. Pappas is a strong fit for adults who want primary care built around lifestyle and prevention. Patients managing metabolic conditions like diabetes, obesity, or kidney disease benefit from his focused clinical approach. Men dealing with hormone imbalances or cardiovascular risk find his specialized experience particularly relevant. He also serves patients navigating digestive issues, thyroid or adrenal concerns, sleep problems, or low energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pappas treats a wide range of conditions, with particular depth in metabolic health, obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease. He also manages cardiovascular problems including blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart disease. His clinical scope extends to men's hormone health, thyroid and adrenal imbalances, digestive and microbiome health, sleep issues, and immune concerns.
Dr. Pappas centers his approach on Mediterranean lifestyle principles, combining nutrition guidance, fitness support, and clinical medicine. He integrates comprehensive laboratory assessments to inform treatment and focuses on root causes rather than symptom management alone. His care philosophy emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes as a foundation for long-term wellness.
Yes, men's health is a defined area of focus for Dr. Pappas. He addresses men's hormone problems, cardiovascular risk, metabolic conditions, and related concerns. Patients dealing with low energy, weight challenges, or hormonal shifts find his practice well-suited to their needs.
Dr. Pappas manages blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart disease within his primary care practice. He also offers Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) testing, an advanced assessment that evaluates arterial health and cardiovascular risk. This gives patients a more detailed picture of their heart health beyond standard screenings.
Yes, weight loss and nutrition support are core services at Pappas Health. Dr. Pappas builds nutrition plans around Mediterranean diet principles and pairs them with fitness guidance. He addresses underlying metabolic factors that influence weight, including hormone imbalances and digestive health.
Dr. Pappas provides comprehensive laboratory testing and detailed laboratory review consultations. He uses these assessments to identify metabolic, hormonal, cardiovascular, and immune issues. Lab results inform personalized treatment plans for each patient.
Yes, Dr. Pappas treats digestive problems, gastrointestinal health concerns, and microbiome health. He views gut health as closely connected to overall wellness, including immune function and metabolic balance. This perspective fits naturally within his broader Mediterranean lifestyle approach.
Dr. Pappas treats stress management, sleep issues, and energy problems as part of his primary care services. He looks at these concerns holistically, often connecting them to hormonal, metabolic, or lifestyle factors. His approach aims to identify and address root causes rather than managing symptoms in isolation.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026