An executive physical is a comprehensive health assessment that goes beyond standard checkups. It combines advanced diagnostics, extensive lab work, and personalized analysis to give you a complete picture of your health in a single visit.
Think of it as a full system scan for your body.
You get deep insights into cardiovascular health, metabolic function, cancer risks, cognitive performance, and more. All designed to catch issues early and optimize how you perform.
Executive physicals are known for their deep diagnostic power, but for most people, the story shouldn’t end there.
At PrimaryMD, we use that same level of testing as the foundation of something bigger: a concierge partnership that turns one-time results into lifelong optimization.
The distinction goes far beyond time investment.
A typical annual exam lasts 15 to 30 minutes and includes basic vital signs and minimal blood work. Executive physicals transform healthcare into a strategic asset.
These comprehensive assessments span four to eight hours and incorporate advanced imaging, extensive biomarker analysis, and consultations with multiple specialists. The depth of evaluation allows physicians to detect subtle health changes years before symptoms appear.
Here's the contrast in practice:
That said, if you already work with a concierge physician, you’ve likely experienced many of these same benefits: longer visits, personalized testing, and proactive prevention.
The key difference is that executive physicals condense those evaluations into a single, high-intensity day focused on diagnostics and discovery.
At PrimaryMD, we believe your health deserves more than a snapshot. We build on that same data to create a dynamic, concierge-led program that continuously tracks, adjusts, and optimizes your performance throughout the year.
For most high performers, the ideal model blends both: a comprehensive diagnostic baseline and an ongoing relationship that maintains and enhances it.
PrimaryMD delivers exactly that: advanced testing integrated into a physician-led membership designed to extend your longevity and performance.
Executive physicals leave no stone unturned when evaluating your health status. These assessments systematically examine every major organ system using state-of-the-art technology typically reserved for specialized medical centers.
Traditional executive physicals deliver this as a one-day experience. At PrimaryMD, these same advanced diagnostics form the foundation of an ongoing concierge care plan designed around your data.
The comprehensive approach ensures that potential health issues are identified at their earliest, most treatable stages.
The testing protocols adapt to individual risk factors and family history. A 45-year-old executive with a family history of heart disease receives different cardiovascular screening than someone with genetic cancer risks.
This personalization extends beyond diagnostics to include lifestyle assessments, stress evaluations, and performance optimization strategies tailored to demanding professional schedules.
PrimaryMD gives you better. Our concierge medicine assessments are not isolated events. They feed into a continuous feedback loop of monitoring, coaching, and refinement throughout the year.
The scope varies by provider, but leading programs share core components designed to provide actionable health intelligence. Think of it as building a complete operating manual for your body.
At PrimaryMD, your initial assessment mirrors the best executive physicals available anywhere. But it doesn’t end there. We combine advanced diagnostics with wearable data and ongoing physician engagement, creating a living health dashboard rather than an annual snapshot.
Every executive physical begins with foundational testing that establishes baseline health metrics. These assessments form the backbone of your personalized health strategy:
Modern executive physicals incorporate cutting-edge technologies that weren't available even five years ago. These advanced options provide unprecedented insights into current and future health risks:
The true value of an executive physical emerges during the consultation phase. After completing diagnostics, you receive extended time with physicians who synthesize results into actionable insights. This isn't a rushed review of lab values. It's a strategic planning session for your health future.
PrimaryMD elevates this concept through our integrated care team approach. Your physician collaborates with board-certified wellness experts and nutritionists to create comprehensive plans addressing:
You're not getting generic advice about eating vegetables and exercising more. You're getting specific protocols designed for your body, your risks, and your goals.
Unlike most executive physicals that conclude after results review, our team stays engaged. Quarterly check-ins, ongoing monitoring, and real-time data ensure your plan evolves as you do.
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The name suggests these assessments are exclusively for C-suite executives, but the reality is much broader.
Anyone whose health directly impacts business operations or family stability benefits from this level of preventive care. The investment makes particular sense for professionals facing unique health challenges from demanding careers.
The typical candidate profile includes:
For many, the right approach isn’t choosing between an executive physical and concierge care. It’s integrating both. PrimaryMD brings that integration to life, giving you the depth of advanced diagnostics with the long-term support of personalized, membership-based care.
Walking into a traditional executive physical means a full day of advanced testing.
At PrimaryMD, we’ve refined this process into a more seamless experience. An experience that fits within a membership model designed for busy professionals who want clarity now and optimization all year long.
Your executive physical journey begins weeks before your appointment. Modern programs use technology to streamline preparation and maximize appointment productivity:
While specific schedules vary, most executive physicals follow a structured progression designed for optimal flow.
Here's what a comprehensive day looks like at PrimaryMD:
8:00 AM - Arrival and Orientation: Personal concierge greeting and day overview
8:15 AM - Fasting Labs: Additional blood work if needed, followed by a light breakfast. (In some cases, a short fasting period, about two hours, may be recommended before imaging, like DEXA.)
9:00 AM - Body Composition and Fitness Testing: DEXA scan, VO2 max assessment, strength evaluation
10:00 AM - Cardiovascular Assessment: Stress echocardiogram, blood pressure monitoring, and vascular screening. Many advanced programs also include coronary CT angiography (CTA) for a deeper look at cardiac and vascular health.
11:00 AM - Comprehensive Physical Examination: Head-to-toe evaluation by your physician
12:00 PM - Lunch Break: Nutritious meal with time to process initial findings
1:00 PM - Specialist Consultations: Meetings with wellness experts and care coordinators
2:30 PM - Results Review: Preliminary findings discussion and health planning session
3:30 PM - Departure: Leave with initial insights and scheduled follow-up
The real work begins after your executive physical concludes. Within two weeks, you receive a comprehensive report detailing all findings, risk assessments, and personalized recommendations. This document becomes your health blueprint, guiding decisions about lifestyle, prevention, and medical care.
PrimaryMD distinguishes itself through continuous engagement rather than annual touchpoints.
Our members receive quarterly physician consultations to track progress and adjust plans, monthly wellness coaching sessions for accountability and support, real-time health monitoring through integrated wearables, proactive alerts when health metrics deviate from baseline, and 24/7 access to your care team for questions or concerns.
Most executive physical programs send you home with a binder full of recommendations. We partner with you to implement them.
PrimaryMD doesn’t offer executive physicals as a standalone purchase.
Instead, these advanced diagnostics are included within your annual concierge membership, which starts at $15,000. This approach eliminates the need to choose between one-time testing and year-round care.
You get both in one integrated model.
Let's address the question on your mind: executive physicals aren't cheap. You're looking at $2,500 to $10,000 annually, and yes, that's a significant investment in your health. But before you dismiss the cost, let's break down what you're actually paying for and why it might be worth every dollar.
The price varies considerably based on what's included, where you go, and how comprehensive the assessment becomes. Think of it this way: you wouldn't buy a car based solely on the sticker price without understanding what features come standard. The same logic applies here.
At PrimaryMD, we do not offer executive physicals as a standalone service. Instead, these advanced diagnostics are built into your concierge membership, giving you all the benefits of an executive physical plus continuous physician access, quarterly reviews, and real-time monitoring throughout the year.
Your membership starts at $15,000 annually, which includes a full diagnostic assessment (bloodwork, DEXA, VO₂ max, genomic testing, and more), ongoing health coaching, and direct communication with your care team whenever you need it. This removes the need to choose between a one-day exam and year-round care. You get both in one integrated model.
For comparison:
Here's the truth: your health insurance probably won't cover this. Executive physicals exceed standard preventive care guidelines, and insurance companies don't consider advanced testing "medically necessary" if you're not showing symptoms.
But you have options:
Your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can typically cover executive physical expenses. This allows you to use pre-tax dollars, effectively reducing your cost by 25 to 35% depending on your tax bracket.
Some employers, particularly at the C-suite level, include executive physicals as part of compensation packages. If you're negotiating an executive role or retention package, this benefit costs your employer less than you'd think and provides substantial value.
You can also submit claims for individual covered components. Your basic blood work and EKG might be reimbursable, potentially recovering 10 to 20% of the total cost. It's not much, but it's something.
Because PrimaryMD is a membership-based practice, your insurance can still be used for additional diagnostics and specialist visits while your concierge membership covers the proactive and preventive side of your care.
Let's talk about the math that matters. Imagine you develop coronary artery disease that goes undetected until you have a heart attack at 52. Here's what that costs:
The immediate medical expenses run $50,000 to $200,000+. Your recovery time? Three to six months away from work, minimum. If you earn $250,000 annually, that's $60,000 to $125,000 in lost income.
But the real cost extends further. Studies show heart attack survivors are 25% less productive in their first year back. Over the remainder of your career, that compounds into hundreds of thousands in lost earning potential.
Now consider that executive physicals with cardiac calcium scoring and advanced lipid testing can identify your risk and enable prevention a full decade before that heart attack occurs. A $4,000 annual investment over ten years ($40,000 total) prevents $200,000+ in direct costs and potentially millions in lost lifetime earnings and career impact.
The same calculation applies to cancer detected at stage 1 versus stage 3, diabetes prevented through early metabolic intervention, or cognitive decline addressed before it impacts your decision-making.
At PrimaryMD, we see this as more than prevention. It’s performance optimization for your most valuable asset: you.
When you're running on optimized sleep, balanced hormones, proper nutrition, and managed stress, you make better decisions. Your energy stays consistent through long days. You don't hit that 2 PM wall.
For professionals where decisions impact millions or where your personal productivity drives revenue, these marginal gains compound significantly.
If you lead a company or team, your sudden absence creates chaos. Succession planning assumes orderly transitions, not emergency replacements during health crises. Organizations increasingly provide executive physicals because protecting leadership continuity costs less than managing unexpected transitions.
If your family depends on your income, your health represents their financial stability. Executive physicals provide peace of mind that you're doing everything possible to be there for them. That's not a line item in a budget spreadsheet, but it matters.
Ask yourself these questions:
What would three months away from work cost you professionally and financially? What's your actual risk level based on family history and lifestyle? Could you detect and prevent a major health issue that would otherwise blindside you in 5-10 years?
For most executives reading this, the honest answers make the investment obvious. You spend $3,500 on business travel monthly without thinking twice. You invest in professional development, technology, and tools that optimize your performance. Your health is the foundation all of that rests on.
The question isn't whether you can afford an executive physical. It's whether you can afford not to have one.
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Selecting an executive physical provider requires careful consideration of multiple factors beyond cost. The right choice depends on your specific needs, location, and desired level of ongoing support.
The executive physical marketplace includes diverse providers with distinct advantages:
Evaluate potential providers against these essential factors:
If you’re seeking a one-day snapshot, a traditional executive physical delivers that. But if you want a strategic, long-term partnership that turns diagnostics into daily performance, PrimaryMD is the next evolution.
Our concierge membership includes all the advanced testing you’d expect. Plus continuous monitoring, personalized coaching, and a care team dedicated to your long-term healthspan.
Mostly, executive physicals end where they should begin. You get a thick binder of results, a pat on the back, and a “see you next year.” Then life happens. The insights fade. The recommendations gather dust.
That doesn’t mean executive physicals don’t work. They do. They give you clarity and a detailed snapshot of where your health stands right now. But what happens next is what determines the outcome.
If you already have access to an executive physical through your organization, that’s a powerful first step. PrimaryMD takes it from there, helping you turn information into measurable progress. We build on your results with continuous monitoring, guided implementation, and a care team that keeps you moving toward better performance and longevity.
We’ve reimagined the executive physical as the start of an ongoing partnership; one that evolves with your goals, your schedule, and your body. Through wearable integration, quarterly physician reviews, and monthly wellness coaching, we turn static data into a living health strategy designed for sustained results.
Executive physicals give you clarity for a day. PrimaryMD gives you clarity for life.
By transforming those one-time diagnostics into a continuous, physician-led program, we help you stay ahead of every health challenge and perform at your best year after year.
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