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Most medical care begins after disease has already appeared.

By that point, years — sometimes decades — of silent biological change have already occurred. Cholesterol levels rise, metabolic health declines, and atherosclerosis slowly progresses long before symptoms appear.

Cholesterol Doctors was created to address those processes early — primordial prevention.

We focus on identifying and improving the biological drivers that most strongly influence long-term health: lipid metabolism, cardiovascular risk, metabolic function, body composition, and physical performance.

In a world filled with health influencers, supplements, and conflicting advice, it can be difficult to know which strategies truly improve longevity. With more than two decades of clinical experience and deep specialization in lipid disorders and cardiovascular prevention, we help patients focus on the interventions that actually matter.

Our goal is simple: reduce the risk of disease while preserving strength, energy, and cognitive function for decades to come.

I am board certified in Family Medicine, Clinical Lipidology, and Obesity Medicine, and was honored to be named a Fellow of the National Lipid Association. My work focuses on preventing cardiovascular disease and optimizing the biological systems that influence aging and longevity.

Over more than 25 years of treating patients, one lesson has remained consistent: the best outcomes occur when a physician has the time to understand the full picture of a patient's health — not just isolated lab results or brief symptoms.

Cholesterol Doctors reflects the way I believe medicine should be practiced.

In addition to clinical practice, I have spent much of my career studying how exercise, metabolism, and cardiovascular health interact over time. As an endurance athlete and triathlete, I try to apply the same principles I recommend to patients in my own life.

Medicine works best when science, experience, and practical application come together.

Dr. Steven Winiarski

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide.

At the center of this process is atherosclerosis — the gradual buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque within the arteries over decades. Disorders of lipid metabolism play a critical role in determining how quickly this process develops.

Lipidology is the medical specialty dedicated to understanding and treating these disorders.

Through advanced lipid testing, evaluation of lipoprotein particles such as ApoB and Lp(a), and imaging studies like coronary calcium scanning, we can detect cardiovascular risk long before symptoms appear.

This allows for earlier and more precise intervention — reducing the likelihood of heart attack, stroke, and other complications of atherosclerotic disease.

Longevity is not simply about adding years to life. It is about preserving function throughout those years.

Strength, cardiovascular fitness, metabolic health, and cognitive clarity determine how well we age. When these systems are maintained, individuals remain active and independent well into later decades.

When they decline, the risk of chronic disease rises sharply.

A longevity-focused medical practice evaluates and improves these systems through careful testing, personalized strategies, and ongoing monitoring.

Rather than chasing the latest health trend, we focus on the biological factors that consistently influence aging and long-term health.

Traditional medical practices are designed to manage thousands of patients.

Appointments are brief, access to physicians is limited, and care is often fragmented across multiple providers.

A concierge model allows for something different.

By working with a very small number of patients, I am able to provide the time and attention necessary to interpret complex medical data, design personalized strategies, and adjust plans as new information emerges.

Patients have direct access to their physician and the ability to discuss questions or concerns when they arise.

This practice is designed for individuals who want a thoughtful, long-term partnership focused on maintaining health, preventing disease, and optimizing longevity. Book an appointment if you are interested in discussing how a partnership can improve your health and wellbeing.

John W.

"Very impressed. I've never had a doctor visit where I've been asked so many questions and was able to truly explain my medical history and my health goals. It was honestly refreshing."

Eugene O.

"Dr. Winiarski is the best doctor! He is VERY in-tune to how the entire body works and what the latest science is for treatments. I have been going to him for years and can honestly say no doctor has his level of attention to detail and insight into treatment options."

Becca B.

"I would ONLY recommend this doctor for people looking for nice, friendly, intelligent and caring doctor."

Thomas M.

"Dr. Winiarski was thoughtful, knowledgeable and deliberate in his delivery of information. I came to him after a cardiologist told me that I would have a heart attack in 10 years — 95%. Steven helped me understand its true meaning based on all factors. I told him that the cardiologist used some computer tool, Steven sent me a picture of the tool, then explained it very differently. God Bless You, Dr. Winiarski."

Jonathan E.

"Awesome doctor. He is quite possibly the best doctor I have seen. He actually listens to you and tries to help. Wonderful bedside manner as well as personality."

Meg R.

"I haven't had a doctor listen to me that well in a long time (or really ever). That really stood out to me along with his breadth of knowledge with my issues and his desire to help with nutritional guidance as well. I would highly recommend him and already have to family friends."

Walter K.

"Dr. Winiarski took the time to listen to me and provided me with information and goals that complimented and added to the plan I had been prescribed by my endocrinologist. I feel that I am in good hands."

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