4 Reasons to Start Your Concierge Care With an Advanced Physical

Does your annual physical feel like a rushed 15-minute checklist? Many people say their yearly exam feels repetitive, shallow, or too generic to provide meaningful insight. You leave with a few numbers, a few reminders, and very little understanding of your real health.

Concierge medicine is designed to change that experience. Since 2003, PartnerMD has helped thousands of members get a clearer picture of their health through concierge care and advanced physicals.

At PartnerMD, your membership includes a Classic Physical each year, with more time with your physician, comprehensive testing, and a full review of your health. For many people, it is already a major upgrade from the traditional primary care model.

If you want the most complete picture of your health, you can go a step further with an advanced physical. PartnerMD offers two upgraded options, the Enhanced Physical and the Signature Physical, which build on the Classic Physical with additional advanced testing and screenings to clarify your health and long-term risk.

If you are new to concierge medicine or considering it, starting with an advanced physical is one of the smartest choices you can make for prevention, clarity, and long-term healthspan.

Here is what each option includes and how to choose between them.

Your Advanced Physical Options at PartnerMD: Enhanced vs. Signature

PartnerMD offers two upgraded advanced physicals that build on your Classic Physical. Both are designed to give your physician a more complete picture of your health early in the relationship, using advanced testing and a menu of customization options.

Enhanced Physical (half-day)

Often chosen by new members who want a deeper baseline without committing to a full-day experience. The Enhanced Physical includes everything in the Classic Physical, plus:

• Cleveland HeartLab Advanced Cardiac Profile for deeper insight into heart health and vascular risk

• Up to two additional advanced customization options, selected with your physician based on your goals and risk factors

Signature Physical (full day)

Designed for members who want the most comprehensive view of their health. The Signature Physical includes everything in the Classic Physical, plus:

• Cleveland HeartLab Advanced Cardiac Profile

• Up to six additional advanced customization options for a broader, more personalized deep dive

From there, your physician helps tailor testing and screenings based on your goals, risk factors, and medical history.

Now, here are four reasons many members choose to start with an advanced physical.

1. Give your doctor the full picture from day one.

Most traditional physicals take only 20 to 30 minutes. That is rarely enough time for a meaningful conversation about your health or your goals. Beginning your concierge care with an advanced physical gives your physician the most complete baseline possible.

You and your doctor start the relationship with deeper information, clearer insights, and a stronger understanding of your risks, strengths, and health priorities.

2. Uncover risks long before symptoms appear.

A traditional annual physical gives you a limited snapshot of your current health. An advanced physical provides a more predictive view that can identify early signs of disease years before symptoms develop.

Advanced assessments at PartnerMD can detect cardiovascular risk, inflammation, metabolic changes, and cognitive decline long before routine labs show any abnormalities.

Examples of advanced testing and customization options include:

• CT Heart Scan

• Cleveland HeartLab Advanced Cardiac Profile

• Advanced lipid and inflammation testing

• Multi-Cancer Early Detection (Galleri)
• OpenDNA CardioRisk+

• Genetic markers

• Cognitive evaluations

• Vascular imaging

• Resting Metabolic Rate
• DEXA Scan
• V02 MAX

• Sleep or stress assessments

This early insight gives you valuable time to make changes and protect your long-term health before a concern becomes a diagnosis.

3. Go beyond what insurance defines as necessary, so you can be proactive rather than reactive.

Health insurance plays an important role in keeping care affordable and covering evidence-based preventive services. At the same time, most plans are designed around medical necessity and standardized guidelines, which can limit how much advanced testing is covered for someone who feels well and is not showing symptoms.

As a result, certain advanced screenings and deeper risk assessments may not be covered unless there is a clear medical indication, a higher-risk history, or a diagnosis that supports additional testing.

Choosing an advanced physical gives you more flexibility. You and your physician can look deeper, earlier, and with greater precision, then use that information to build a proactive plan focused on prevention and long-term healthspan.

4. Build a strong foundation for long-term health.

Lifespan is the number of years you live. Healthspan is the number of years you live well. That includes strength, energy, mobility, clarity, and independence.

Advanced physicals help optimize both.

Depending on your goals, you and your physician may focus on areas such as:

• Cognitive resilience

• Sleep quality

• Stress management

• Cardiovascular performance

• Metabolic health

• Bone density

• Physical fitness and injury prevention

• Long-term vitality

These insights support your ability to stay active, strong, focused, and engaged in the life you want to live. Whether you want to travel more, stay sharp into your later years, maintain high performance at work, or reduce your risk of chronic disease, an advanced physical gives you the information needed to build that future.

What does an advanced physical cost?

At PartnerMD, your Classic Physical is included in your membership and is typically covered by insurance once per year. Upgrading to an advanced physical is a one-time, out-of-pocket cost paid on the day of your physical, and many members see it as an investment in earlier insight and a clearer long-term plan rather than waiting for symptoms or a diagnosis.

• Enhanced Physical: $2,700

• Signature Physical: $4,000

If you have an HSA or FSA, check with your plan provider, since parts of your physical may be eligible for reimbursement.

Building your roadmap for lifelong health.

A standard annual physical gives you a snapshot. An advanced physical gives you a roadmap. Your PartnerMD physician can help you decide whether the Enhanced Physical or Signature Physical best fits your goals, risk factors, and schedule.

If you want deeper insight into your health, earlier detection of risks, a stronger partnership with your physician, and a clear plan for long-term healthspan, starting your concierge care with an advanced physical is one of the most valuable steps you can take.

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