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Longevity clinics typically offer comprehensive metabolic testing, hormone optimization protocols, cardiovascular risk assessment, and personalized wellness plans — going far beyond what traditional annual physicals include. Haute MD features longevity clinicians in New York and Southern California: two physicians.
What to look for in a longevity clinic
- Physician-led care with board certification in internal medicine, family medicine, or an equivalent specialty
- Comprehensive baseline diagnostics — full hormone panel, advanced lipids (ApoB, Lp(a)), inflammatory markers, DEXA, and coronary artery calcium scoring
- Individualized protocols that change with your biomarker results — not packaged supplement stacks
- Direct, unhurried physician access through a concierge or membership structure
- Transparent pricing and clear separation between physician services and product sales
- Demonstrated experience with hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and metabolic protocols — not just supplement recommendations
Key services offered by leading longevity programs
Comprehensive biomarker panels
Full hormone, metabolic, inflammatory, cardiovascular, and nutrient testing — repeated at structured intervals to track optimization.
Cardiovascular risk assessment
ApoB, Lp(a), coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, and advanced imaging well beyond a standard lipid panel.
Metabolic monitoring
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), fasting insulin/HOMA-IR, and individualized nutrition protocols to maintain metabolic flexibility.
Regenerative therapy
Some clinics offer NAD+ infusions and PRP for tissue repair and recovery.
Body composition and strength programming
Body composition tracking and resistance training, which are linked to healthier aging.
Concierge medicine vs. longevity medicine: the difference
Concierge medicine describes the access and payment model — direct-pay membership delivering same-day appointments, 24/7 physician contact, and unhurried visits. The clinical focus is primary care.[3]
Longevity medicine describes the clinical focus — biomarker-driven optimization aimed at extending healthspan. Many longevity practices operate within a concierge structure, but the two terms are not interchangeable.
The best longevity programs combine both: concierge access wrapped around a clinical protocol designed to optimize biomarkers and extend healthspan.
Featured Haute MD longevity clinicians by market
New York — Dr. Alexander Golberg. Regenerative and longevity medicine for chronic pain, age-related decline, metabolic dysfunction, and hormonal imbalance. Manhattan-based with emphasis on regenerative protocols and individualized optimization.
Southern California — Dr. Kern Brar. Concierge longevity physician integrating advanced diagnostics with hormone optimization and individualized wellness protocols.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a longevity clinic cost per year?
Most longevity practices charge an annual membership of roughly $5,000-$25,000+ (an editorial estimate, not a sourced figure) depending on the depth of diagnostics and physician access. Advanced testing (DEXA, CAC, expanded hormone panels) may be additional and is typically not covered by insurance.
Does insurance cover longevity medicine?
Most longevity-specific testing and protocols are not covered by insurance. Some baseline labs may be billable. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through HSA/FSA for membership fees and advanced diagnostics.
Are longevity clinics the same as wellness clinics or med spas?
No. Wellness clinics and med spas typically focus on aesthetic services and supplement protocols without physician-led diagnostic depth. Longevity clinics are physician-led and built around comprehensive biomarker optimization.
How often do I need to visit a longevity physician?
A typical structure includes a baseline visit, a 90-day follow-up after initial protocols, and quarterly or semi-annual visits thereafter — with labs repeated at structured intervals to track optimization.
Can my primary care doctor manage hormone therapy?
Ask any physician about their training and experience with hormone therapy. Hormone therapy is appropriate when a physician confirms a deficiency, preferably with FDA-approved products.[1][2]
What's the difference between functional medicine and longevity medicine?
Functional medicine focuses on root-cause analysis of chronic symptoms. Longevity medicine extends that approach with biomarker-driven optimization aimed specifically at extending healthspan in patients who are not yet symptomatic.
Sources
- 1.Prescribers Should Restrict the Use of Non-FDA-Approved Compounded Bioidentical Hormones — National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2020.
- 2.Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer? — Mayo Clinic, accessed Sep 2026.
- 3.Direct Primary Care — American Academy of Family Physicians, accessed Sep 2026.