Frequent Questions
Depending on the results of this exhaustive battery of investigations, along with considerations for patient age, sex and medical history, referrals for specialty consultations and additional diagnostic imaging can be arranged.
Dr. Hyman will telephone you to communicate your results directly. Copies of all investigations can also be provided to you.
We will provide you with handouts of the updated literature on diet, vitamins, minerals and supplements and speak to you about tailoring these recommendations for your lifestyle.
As opposed to almost any other Executive Physical program, ours is run by one physician. Dr. Hyman is available throughout the year should you need further care outside of this program. Special follow-up programs are available.
The term “Executive Physical” has become synonymous with a comprehensive physical so in actuality, any adult is welcome to take the physical. We have packages available for colleagues within a company or adults within a family.
The frequency depends on your age and health, as well as the results from your first evaluation here in our office.
We will help you to submit for reimbursement to your insurance company. Typically, insurance companies cover at most a small portion of good medical care, but rarely all unless you have special premium coverage or your employer has an ExecuCare program with us.
If you have any hard copies of past medical records, please bring them. Comfortable clothes, workout gear and walking shoes will help, though not mandatory. Otherwise, our office has everything you need.
We ask patients to fast overnight for a morning appointment. The minimum fasting period is ideally 5 hours. You can drink water at any time, and do take any medicines as you normally do with water.
Please see the ExecuCare PLUS Services section on our Website for a complete description.
We will provide you with handouts of the updated literature on diet, vitamins, minerals and supplements and speak to you about tailoring these recommendations for your lifestyle. In addition, we have an in-office dietitian who you can meet with for a separate fee.