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Direct Primary Care · Richmond, VA

Medicine built
around you,
not the system.

Valiant Men's Health delivers unhurried, physician-led direct primary care rooted in evidence — and centered on your long-term vitality.

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100% Direct primary care
∞ One program, many tools
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Our Philosophy

Health care the
way it should be.

The modern healthcare system is built for volume. We were built for you. Valiant Men's Health is a direct primary care practice — managing everything from acute illness and chronic disease to hormone optimization and preventive medicine, all under one membership.

We believe that men's health is underprioritized, underdiagnosed, and underserved — and we're here to change that. Our approach is integrative, evidence-based, and deeply personal.

"The best investment a man can make is in his own health."

Valiant Men's Health
VALIANT · RICHMOND · VA · V
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Precision

Comprehensive labs, advanced diagnostics, and biomarker-led care plans designed for your biology.

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Access

Direct lines to your physician. Same-day responses. No waiting rooms. No referral runarounds.

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Longevity

We don't just treat disease — we proactively optimize your health for decades to come.

Components of Your Program

One program.
Many tools.

All access included in one annual membership ↗
01

Hormone
Optimization

Restore peak performance with a comprehensive hormone evaluation and evidence-based optimization protocol. We assess testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and more — then build a program around your individual biology and goals.

Testosterone Thyroid Cortisol Peptide Integration
Access included in membership
02

Annual
Physical

A thorough, unhurried 60-minute evaluation of your total health — not a 10-minute checkup. Available in-office, at your home, or virtually. We review your history, conduct advanced labs, examine body composition, cardiovascular health, and build a year-long preventive strategy with you.

Comprehensive Labs Cardiovascular Prevention
Access included in membership
03

Cancer
Screening

Men are 40% less likely to seek preventive care. Our comprehensive cancer screening panels — including PSA, liquid biopsy markers, and imaging — are designed to detect risk early, when it matters most.

PSA Colon Health Skin Genetic Risk Early Detection
Access included in membership
04

Primary
Care

Comprehensive, longitudinal primary care is the foundation of everything we do. We manage acute illness, chronic disease, medication management, referrals, and routine care — with the time and attention that primary care was always supposed to provide, but rarely does in a standard practice.

Acute Illness Chronic Disease Medication Mgmt Referral Coordination
Access included in membership
05

Peptide
Therapy

Targeted peptides are one of the most powerful tools in modern men's health — and among the most underutilized. We prescribe clinically validated peptide protocols for fat loss, muscle recovery, cognitive performance, immune support, and cellular repair, integrated into your broader care plan.

Recovery Metabolic Health Sexual Health Immune Support
Access included in membership
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Practice
Meet-Ups

Our Practice Meet-Ups are practice-wide gatherings where Valiant members come together — to connect with their care team, engage in group health programming, share experiences, and build community around a shared commitment to living better.

Members Only Community Group Programming Care Team Access
Access included in membership
Peptide Therapy

The cutting edge
of men's medicine.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as precise biological signals — instructing your body to produce growth hormone, accelerate repair, reduce inflammation, or improve metabolic function. Unlike broad-spectrum treatments, peptides target specific pathways, making them one of the most exciting tools available in modern men's health.

At Valiant, peptide therapy is never a standalone offering — it's integrated thoughtfully into your overall care plan, alongside hormone optimization, nutrition, and lifestyle protocols.

Recovery & Repair
Accelerate healing from injury, surgery & overtraining
Metabolic Optimization
Support fat loss, energy regulation, and metabolic health
Metabolic Health
Medically supervised weight management & insulin sensitivity
Sleep & Recovery
Improve sleep architecture and overnight cellular repair
Sexual Health
Libido, performance & hormonal balance support
Immune Support
Modulate inflammation & strengthen immune resilience
Why Valiant Uses Peptides

Precision signaling
for optimized biology.

Most practices offer peptides as an add-on. We integrate them as a core therapeutic tool — matched to your labs, goals, and physiology — monitored and adjusted over time.

Physician-prescribed and clinically supervised
Integrated with hormone and nutrition protocols
Compounded by licensed US pharmacies
Individualized dosing based on your biomarkers
Ongoing monitoring and protocol adjustment
Our Approach

Deliberate.
Data-driven.
Personal.

Every patient relationship follows a structured, thoughtful arc — from your first conversation through ongoing optimization.

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Discovery Consultation

We begin with a 60-minute conversation — your health history, lifestyle, goals, and concerns. In-office, at home, or virtually. No rushing, no templates. Just a real conversation between doctor and patient.

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Comprehensive Baseline

Advanced labs, biomarker panels, and optional imaging to paint a full picture of where you are today — and where you want to be.

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Personalized Care Plan

Your physician builds a protocol around your data, goals, and preferences — covering nutrition, supplementation, hormonal balance, peptide therapy, stress, sleep, and preventive interventions.

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Ongoing Optimization

Routine check-ins, continuous access to your care team, and a plan that evolves as your life does. This is a long-term partnership — not a one-time visit.

Your Physicians

Meet Dr. Bishop & Dr. Bo Vaughan.

Dr. Steven Bishop
Dr. Steven Bishop
Founder · Internal Medicine

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Bishop founded Valiant Men's Health out of a conviction that men deserve better care — and the time to actually receive it. With expertise spanning preventive medicine, hormone health, and executive wellness, he approaches each patient as a long-term partner in health.

MD ABIM Internal Medicine Direct Primary Care
Dr. Bo Vaughan
Dr. Bo Vaughan
Co-Founder · Internal Medicine

A trusted partner in Valiant's mission, Dr. Bo Vaughan brings deep expertise in men's wellness, performance optimization, and patient experience. Together, Dr. Bishop and Dr. Bo Vaughan have built a practice defined by clinical rigor, genuine care, and a commitment to seeing patients as whole people — not just a chart.

MD ABIM Internal Medicine Direct Primary Care
DPC Membership

A different
kind of practice.

At Valiant, one annual fee covers your access — unlimited visits, 60-minute consultations, direct physician access, and comprehensive care across all of our programs. Laboratory work and prescriptions are processed through your insurance as they would be with any physician. No per-visit charges, no surprises.

Same-day appointments — in-office, at your home, or virtually. Your time shouldn't wait on a waitlist.

Direct physician access — text, call, or message your doctor directly.

Unlimited visits — in-office, home, or virtual. Annual, follow-up, and urgent — all included.

Coordination of care — we work with specialists so you don't have to.

Practice Meet-Ups — exclusive member gatherings to connect with your care team and fellow members.

Valiant Membership

Direct
Primary Care

One annual fee covers your access. Labs and prescriptions run through your insurance.

  • Comprehensive primary care — acute & chronic
  • Unlimited visits — in-office, home & virtual
  • 60-minute consultations, same-day access
  • Comprehensive annual physical (labs through your insurance)
  • Hormone optimization protocol
  • Peptide therapy (where indicated)
  • Cancer screening panel
  • Medication management & referral coordination
  • Practice Meet-Ups & community events

Membership covers physician access and visits. Laboratory work and prescriptions are processed through your insurance as they would be with any physician.

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Common Questions

What is direct primary care?

Everything you need to know about how Valiant works and what makes DPC different from traditional insurance-based medicine.

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Direct primary care (DPC) is a membership-based model where you pay a flat annual fee directly to your physician — no insurance, no co-pays, no per-visit charges. In exchange, you get unlimited access to your doctor, longer appointments, and care that is genuinely centered on you rather than on billing codes.
Your annual membership covers all physician access — unlimited visits (in-office, home, or virtual), 60-minute consultations, direct physician contact, care coordination, and all programs in our practice including hormone optimization, cancer screening, peptide therapy, and primary care. Laboratory work and prescriptions are processed through your insurance as they would be with any physician.
Yes. DPC covers your primary care needs comprehensively, but we recommend maintaining health insurance for unexpected hospitalizations, surgeries, or specialist care that falls outside of primary care. Many of our members pair their Valiant membership with a high-deductible health plan to reduce overall costs while maintaining coverage for catastrophic events.
Home visits are available throughout the Richmond area and are included in your membership — no added fees. Virtual visits are conducted via a secure video platform and are ideal for follow-ups, medication management, lab reviews, and non-urgent concerns. You can typically be seen the same day you reach out.
Members have direct access to Dr. Bishop and Dr. Bo Vaughan via phone, text, and secure message. You will not go through a call center or after-hours answering service. For urgent concerns, we respond promptly — typically within the hour during normal hours.
Traditional concierge practices typically charge a membership fee on top of regular insurance billing for physician visits. At Valiant, we are a direct primary care practice — your membership fee covers physician access and visits directly, with no insurance billing for those services. Labs and prescriptions continue to run through your insurance as they normally would with any physician.
Laboratory work and prescriptions are processed through your standard insurance — just as they would be with any physician. Your membership fee covers your physician access and visits; anything ordered flows through your existing coverage. We help coordinate the process and are happy to discuss any cost questions upfront.
Simply submit a membership inquiry using the form on this site. We will reach out to schedule a brief introductory call to make sure Valiant is the right fit for you, discuss the membership fee, and answer any remaining questions before you enroll.
Ready to begin?

Take charge of
your health today.

Schedule a consultation and discover what direct primary care can do for your long-term vitality.

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