Meet Your Health Team

Our board-certified clinical team is dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care through innovative telemedicine. Get to know the team who will be your partners in health.

Dr. Scott Howell

Board certified in Family Practice, Preventative Medicine and Public Health, and Addiction Medicine

Dr. Scott Howell has served in various executive positions within healthplans, delegatedmedical groups, direct-care delivery, and healthcare policy for 30 years. Dr. Howell is board certified in Family Practice, Preventative Medicine and Public Health, andAddiction Medicine. He received a Masters in Economics from the University of Miami, aMasters in Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MPH&TM) from Tulane University, and aMasters in Business Administration (MBA) from California State University Fresno.Dr. Howell served in the military for 25 years, with his last assignment in the Office of Secretaryof Defense (OSD) at the Department of Defense Inspector General (DoDIG), Special Plans andOperations (SPO), where he concentrated on the Wounded Warrior Program, BioAssurity, andEbola Outbreak Assessments.Dr. Howell has published peer-reviewed articles on both finance and medicine.

Alec Vinsant

APRN, FNP-C

Alec Vinsant, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Kentucky University and his Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. With more than 12 years of combined experience in primary care, healthcare management, direct primary care, and surgical care, Alec brings both clinical depth and leadership experience to his work with patients.
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Alec built a strong clinical foundation as a registered nurse in surgery and on a cardiac step-down ICU, where he developed a sharp focus on critical thinking, patient advocacy, and collaborative care. As a provider, he has worked across a range of settings including primary care, endocrinology, occupational health, and Direct Primary Care. In addition to his clinical roles, he has served in healthcare leadership positions such as health center manager and clinic administrator, while also helping mentor the next generation of clinicians by precepting nurses and training new nurse practitioners.
Alec’s philosophy of care is rooted in finding and addressing the underlying cause of a patient’s concerns rather than simply masking symptoms. He believes meaningful, lasting health improvements come from understanding why a problem is happening, partnering closely with patients, and building a practical, sustainable path toward better wellness and quality of life.

Dr. Michael Chen

MD
Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Michael Chen is a board-certified internist dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adult patients. With a focus on chronic disease management and preventive medicine, Dr. Chen helps patients navigate complex health conditions through clear communication and personalized treatment plans. He is particularly skilled in managing diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. Dr. Chen believes in the power of telemedicine to improve health outcomes and is committed to making quality healthcare accessible regardless of geographic location.

🩺 Specialties
Internal Medicine Chronic Disease Management Geriatric Care Preventive Medicine
🎓 Education & Training
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center – Internal Medicine
🏅 Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
♡ Clinical Interests
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Health technology integration
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Medication optimization

🌐 Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
🕒 Experience
10+ years in practice
📍 Licensed in
Wyoming, Colorado, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona
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