Dr. Libby Cerva

Dr. Libby Cerva Dr. Cerva offers the MDVIP program, a smarter approach to primary care, designed for you.

During office visits, you may have heard me mention triglycerides, a type of blood fat. They often take a backseat to ch...
04/16/2026

During office visits, you may have heard me mention triglycerides, a type of blood fat. They often take a backseat to cholesterol, but they can raise your risk for heart disease. Here’s what you need to know. https://bit.ly/4cotQIB

Triglycerides are a lipid that can increase your risk of heart disease. Here’s what you need to know about triglycerides and how you can lower them.

You deserve a better healthcare experience than what most traditional primary care practices offer.
04/15/2026

You deserve a better healthcare experience than what most traditional primary care practices offer.

Learn about the MDVIP approach to patient centered primary care. Discover the benefits of seeing private doctors and being part of the MDVIP wellness program.

About 35 percent of adults have a sleep disorder. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation can lead to a wide range of serious h...
04/14/2026

About 35 percent of adults have a sleep disorder. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation can lead to a wide range of serious health issues and injuries. The good news is, as a primary care doctor, I may be able to help you. If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, talk to me about it. In the meantime, here’s more on sleep disorders.

If you have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. Around 35% of adults have a sleep disorder. If you head to bed tired at night but can’t go to sleep — including not being able to fall asleep, restless sleep, waking up multiple times during the night, not being able to stay asleep as long as you...

Now that the weather is warmer, many of my patients will spend more time outdoors, engaged in activities. Unfortunately,...
04/11/2026

Now that the weather is warmer, many of my patients will spend more time outdoors, engaged in activities. Unfortunately, many of them will wear unsupportive shoes, such as sandals and flip-flops, which raise the risk of plantar fasciitis. If you’ve ever experienced plantar fasciitis, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. Check out these tips to help you lower your risk for the condition and treat it at home.

At the masters last year, plantar fasciitis sidelined Tiger Woods. But plantar fasciitis isn’t just an athlete’s problem. It’s a common problem that can develop in anyone, anytime of the year. However, many people are more susceptible to it during the warmer months as they participant in outdo...

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll need to take a good, hard look at your diet, starting with your protein intake. ...
04/10/2026

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll need to take a good, hard look at your diet, starting with your protein intake. Many of my patients wonder which type of protein is better for weight control – plant-based or animal-based. Here’s what you need to know.

Plant-based proteins have been trending for at least a decade. Studies suggest foods such as chickpeas, beans, lentils, quinoa, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds can be healthier than animal-based proteins like red meats, eggs, fish and poultry in that they can:

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll need to take a good, hard look at your diet, starting with your protein intake. ...
04/02/2026

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll need to take a good, hard look at your diet, starting with your protein intake. Many of my patients wonder which type of protein is better for weight control – plant-based or animal-based. Here’s what you need to know.
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Plant-based proteins have been trending for at least a decade. Studies suggest foods such as chickpeas, beans, lentils, quinoa, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds can be healthier than animal-based proteins like red meats, eggs, fish and poultry in that they can:

Learn how my practice can help you with chronic care and the difference I can make as your primary care physician.
03/25/2026

Learn how my practice can help you with chronic care and the difference I can make as your primary care physician.

Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease need extra attention. Find out how an MDVIP-affiliated doctor can help with your chronic care management.

Learn how insurance works with my practice.
03/18/2026

Learn how insurance works with my practice.

MDVIP works with your health insurance to offer a unique doctor network. Get started today to access premium benefits and expert medical assistance programs.

If you have a chronic condition, it's important to have a primary care doctor who knows you and can partner with you.
03/11/2026

If you have a chronic condition, it's important to have a primary care doctor who knows you and can partner with you.

Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease need extra attention. Find out how an MDVIP-affiliated doctor can help with your chronic care management.

What’s the secret to longevity? It’s a question many of my patients ask. Unfortunately, no one knows yet. What we do kno...
03/05/2026

What’s the secret to longevity? It’s a question many of my patients ask. Unfortunately, no one knows yet. What we do know is that there are scientifically supported lifestyle behaviors that can help you live longer (and better). Check them out.

When it comes to health span – the period in our life where we live healthy – not everything is in our hands. First, no one lives forever – and most of us will die from or with a chronic condition. Genetics also play a big role in our longevity and risk for chronic conditions.

Learn how my practice helps busy professionals invest in their health.
03/04/2026

Learn how my practice helps busy professionals invest in their health.

What is Concierge Medicine and How Is MDVIP an Alternative? What is concierge medicine? Concierge medicine is an umbrella term used to describe a relationship between a patient and physician in which the patient pays an annual or monthly fixed fee. Patients pay the fee for conveniences like same-day...

Do you want to live until you are 80 years old? 90? Maybe even 100? It’s possible, but you’ll have to commit to a health...
03/04/2026

Do you want to live until you are 80 years old? 90? Maybe even 100? It’s possible, but you’ll have to commit to a healthy lifestyle, which can help offset your genetic risk of diseases. Here are steps you can take in your 40s, 50s and 60s to help you live longer.

We often think of prevention from the perspective of youth. If we had started eating healthy in our 20s, if we had built strong exercise habits in our 30s, if we had maintained a healthy weight in our 40s … While we can do a lot of good — or bad — when we’re young, we can still have an impac...

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724 Yorklyn Road Suite 125
Hockessin, DE
19707

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