Longevity Medicine
What Does a Longevity Doctor Do?
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Haute MD Editorial Team
A longevity doctor designs and manages personalized programs to optimize biological health, prevent age-related disease, and extend the years spent in good health. They go far beyond standard annual physicals — ordering advanced diagnostics, interpreting complex biomarker panels, and creating individualized protocols addressing cardiovascular health, metabolic function, hormonal balance, cognitive health, musculoskeletal performance, and the underlying mechanisms of cellular aging.
What a first appointment looks like
A comprehensive initial evaluation typically takes 2-4 hours and includes extensive medical history, family history analysis, physical examination, and a large panel of advanced blood tests, imaging, and functional assessments. Based on results, the physician develops a personalized health optimization plan.
What longevity doctors test and monitor
Advanced lipid panels (ApoB, Lp(a), LDL particle number), inflammatory markers (hsCRP, IL-6), metabolic panels (fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, continuous glucose monitoring), hormonal panels, nutritional status, cardiovascular imaging (coronary calcium score, CIMT), cognitive assessments, genetic panels, and biological age testing.
Ongoing care model
Longevity medicine is an ongoing partnership. Patients typically meet with their longevity physician quarterly or semi-annually, with continuous monitoring between visits through wearables, CGM, and regular lab work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a longevity doctor?
Most longevity medicine practices are direct-pay and do not require a referral.
Is longevity medicine the same as executive health?
Executive health programs offer comprehensive annual physicals. Longevity medicine involves more advanced diagnostics, ongoing monitoring, and personalized optimization rather than a single annual visit.
Can a longevity doctor replace my primary care physician?
Many longevity physicians serve as the primary care physician for their patients. Others serve as specialists consulting alongside a primary care physician.
What is the difference between a longevity doctor and a functional medicine doctor?
Functional medicine focuses on root causes of chronic disease with lifestyle emphasis. Longevity medicine specifically focuses on aging biology, advanced diagnostics, and extending healthspan. There is significant overlap but distinct differences in emphasis.
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