Prior To Your Customized Executive Health Physical
A Penn Medicine physician will conduct a scheduled, pre-visit phone consultation and review your medical records. This is an exclusive benefit of our program that you won’t find elsewhere in the region. The physician will consider your entire health picture, taking into account medical history, age, genetic predispositions and risk factors. The phone consultation will provide a forum for you to discuss any particular concerns about your health and allow the physician to consider any additional screenings that may be required.
On The Day of Your Health Physical
You will arrive at a Penn Medicine facility where parking is complimentary. Patients traveling from out of town can be provided with assistance for accommodations and local transportation to the appointment. You will be met by a representative from Executive Health who will escort you to our comfortable, private suite.
The Executive Health suite includes wireless internet access and a computer for any patient who may need to conduct business in between their appointments. Depending on your schedule, breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks will also be provided.
Your visit with the internal medicine specialist will include a complete medical history, family history, risk assessment, and thorough physical examination. A review of any necessary immunizations and vaccines will also be provided.
Testing and screenings will be customized to your needs but might include the following:
- Complete blood count to evaluate for anemia and other hematologic disorders
- Complete metabolic panel to assess for diabetes, kidney disorders and other metabolic problems – when appropriate hemoglobin A1C – the three month marker of average blood sugar - included
- Cardiac risk profile, including lipid panel and advanced studies, to assess for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk
- Urinalysis to screen for urologic and kidney disorders
- Thyroid testing for over- or under-active thyroid disorder
- Prostate specific antigen (PSA) to screen for prostate cancer, if necessary, as decided between you and the physician
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) to screen for cardiac disease, including coronary and electrophysiologic problems
- Rapid CT scan of the heart for coronary calcium score, or exercise stress test when indicated
- Audiometric testing to detect hearing problems
- Vision testing and evaluation for ocular health
- PAP smear and bimanual examination for cervical cancer screening
- Bilateral digital mammography with tomosynthesis for breast cancer screening with follow-up diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound if indicated
Additional Tests and Consultations
If indicated and decided upon in your pre-visit consultation, other tests and consultations can be arranged for the day of your visit or another date depending on your availability (additional tests will be billed through your insurance).
- Dermatology consultation to evaluate skin and specific dermatological conditions
- Comprehensive ophthalmology evaluation to assess visual health and screen for eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma
- Chest CT scan for lung cancer screening for patients at risk
- Chest X-ray for suspected cardiac or pulmonary issues
- Dexascan to screen for osteoporosis for patients at risk
- Colonoscopy for colon and rectal cancer screening can be scheduled for an alternate date
- Stress management consultation
- Genetic testing with genetic counseling to assess inheritable diseases and family risk
At the end of your comprehensive Executive Health Physical, you will receive a personalized report including test results, exam findings, nutrition and fitness advice, and physician recommendations. If follow-up care is recommended or requested, our Executive Health team can make those appointments with Penn Medicine specialists.
You will also have access to our Executive Health care coordinator for appointment scheduling and support within Penn Medicine for one year, along with access to a member-only phone line staffed by Penn Medicine registered nurses Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
For More Information or to Schedule an Executive Health Physical
Call 215-662-4334 or email: ExecutiveHealth@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Download Executive Health Brochure