Executive Physical in Greater Boston
A long, physician-led checkup compressed into one or two days, and 4 clinics in Greater Boston that list it.
- Time
- One or two days Often in a single visit
- What you do
- Move through a set of tests With a physician at the center
- You get
- A review of your results Often with a written plan
An executive physical is a long checkup led by a physician, usually compressed into one or two days. It bundles an exam and bloodwork, and often imaging, heart and fitness tests, into a single visit.
What is included varies widely, so the name tells you the format rather than the contents. Ask what is in it, which screenings you are already due for, and who follows up on the results.
Checkups in Greater Boston, by the numbers
The rate of yearly checkups in Greater Boston is a bit higher than the national rate. In Greater Boston, 80.4% of adults saw a doctor for a routine checkup in the past year, compared with 76.9% nationally. That leaves roughly 710,000 adults across five counties who haven't had a routine checkup in the past year.
CDC estimates. PLACES figures are modelled from a national health survey, not counted from medical records, so read them as estimates.
See how the five counties compare
| County | Yearly checkup | Cholesterol checked (past 5 years) | No health insurance (ages 18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 79.9% | 90.6% | 4.0% |
| Suffolk | 78.5% | 87.0% | 6.6% |
| Essex | 81.1% | 89.7% | 6.2% |
| Norfolk | 81.5% | 91.2% | 3.8% |
| Plymouth | 82.1% | 90.7% | 4.4% |
| Greater Boston | 80.4% | 89.9% | 4.9% |
| United States | 76.9% | 86.2% | 11.0% |
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 county estimates. Greater Boston = Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, weighted by adult population.
longevityclinicshub.comA yearly visit with your regular doctor covers the basics, including blood pressure and cholesterol. The tests above add more markers if you want a fuller picture.
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Executive Physical: common questions
Which clinics in Greater Boston list executive physicals?
4 in our Greater Boston guide: Next Health, Chestnut Hill, Exceptional Health, Goodhaven Health and Mass General Brigham Executive Health Program.
Does it replace my regular screenings?
It can include them. Check which age-based screenings you are due for and whether this visit covers them.
What happens after the visit?
Ask who contacts you about results, whether follow-up visits are included, and how the results reach your own physician.
Sources: U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, MyHealthfinder: Get Screened