FAQ

  • At our clinic, we go beyond traditional health care by offering a comprehensive, data-driven approach focused on optimizing your long-term health and well-being. Here’s how we differ from standard care:

    • Direct primary care: Comprehensive primary care with direct physician access, same-day/next-day appointments, and seamless communication.

    • DEXA Scan: A full-body scan that provides precise measurements of body fat, muscle mass, and bone density, offering insights into your overall composition.

    • Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): Real-time monitoring of your blood sugar levels over an extended period, helping to track metabolic health and optimize nutrition.

    • VO2 Max Testing: This test measures your cardiovascular fitness by analyzing your oxygen usage during exercise, helping to gauge your endurance and heart health.

    • Extensive Lab Evaluation: We conduct a thorough lab panel, looking at markers beyond standard healthcare, including hormones, inflammation, micronutrient levels, and more.

    • Sleep Study: A deep analysis of your sleep patterns, quality, and disturbances to optimize one of the most important aspects of recovery and overall health.

    • Strength Testing: Comprehensive assessments of strength and mobility to ensure your physical foundation is strong, promoting both performance and longevity.

    This differs from traditional healthcare by focusing on prevention, longevity, and personalized care rather than reactive treatments.

  • We offer two levels of care to suit your needs and goals, with each package providing comprehensive, personalized support for your health and longevity:

    Standard Package: Our standard package offers robust support, including:

    • Twice annual longevity medical visits with ongoing medical support 

    • Routine and sick primary medical care with direct physician access

    • Thorough diagnostic assessments, including comprehensive lab work, DEXA scans, and more. See all of our standard services here.

    • Exercise assessments, coaching, and programming with ongoing support based on your fitness level and health needs

    • Nutritional consultation and guidance, based on your medical and training data to optimize overall health 

    • Collaboration among the longevity team with you at the center

    Premier Package: This all-inclusive option is designed for those seeking the highest level of care and support. It includes a fully tailored health plan with:

    • Two in-home physician visits per year with on-site blood draws

    • Two weekly in-person training sessions in addition to ongoing virtual coaching and programming

    • Nutritionist-guided meal planning, with curated meals from the finest restaurants in Portland, delivered to your door twice weekly

    • Everything else as included in our standard package

    • Advanced cholesterol testing - Lipoprotein (a), Apolipoprotein B, standard lipid panel, lipoprotein particle size and count

    • Cardiovascular testing - high sensitivity C reactive protein, homocysteine

    • Hormone testing - Thyroid stimulating hormone, free T4, testosterone (total and free - men only)

    • Standard lab tests - Complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel

    • Metabolic testing - hemoglobin a1c, fasting insulin, uric acid

    • Micronutrient testing - vitamin D, vitamin B12, methylmalonic acid, folate, iron stores

    • Urine testing - Urinalysis, microalbumin

    • Cancer screening - PSA (men only)

    • Recommended but optional testing: Hepatitis C and HIV

    • Optional add-on testing: Galleri liquid biopsy for cancer detection

  • We do accept HSA and FSA payments however we always recommend patients reach out to their HSA/FSA carriers directly as guidelines vary by plan. 

  • We understand that everyone has a unique health situation. We encourage anyone who is interested in our program to sign up for a complimentary 30-minute meet-and-greet with Dr Ben and Michael. You can do that here.

  • Yes, we have a 12 month commitment to our program because the time horizon of proactively improving your health is months to years.

  • We require 3 months written notice to cancel service.

  • Any and all medications that he deems medically necessary and appropriate. This includes regular prescriptions, supplement suggestions, and controlled substances.