Executive Physicals: What Are Your Options?

If you’re a CEO looking to protect your business, a decision-maker choosing employee benefits for a large company, or a benefits broker researching options for your clients, you’ve probably already realized how crucial executive physicals are for maintaining the health of top talent.  

But with so many options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to determine which program is the best fit for your needs. 

At PartnerMD, we’ve been a trusted leader in executive health since 2003, helping countless companies navigate these decisions.  

We understand that selecting the right executive physical program isn’t easy — whether it’s comparing prestigious programs like the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic or exploring regional hospital systems and boutique concierge practices.  

And while we know we aren’t the only option; we’re committed to providing you with the information you need to make the best choice for your business. 

So, how do you decide between an executive physical, a regional hospital system, or a more personalized boutique practice like PartnerMD? This article will break down your options, helping you find the right fit for your company and its goals. 

Comparing executive physicals at Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins. 

Three major, globally recognized hospitals in the United States are the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins. And they all offer some form of executive physical program.

These are elite medical facilities that employ thousands of the top doctors and researchers in the world. Because of their success and reputation, they attract patients from all over the globe.

These programs primarily specialize in standalone executive physicals, but they also offer larger corporate programs for those interested.

Choosing one of these programs means your employees will get prestigious care from one of the top hospitals in the entire world, but it will likely be expensive, especially once you factor in potential travel costs.

1. Mayo Clinic executive physicals: Customized health assessments for executives

The Mayo Clinic provides executive physical services from any of its three facilities in Rochester, Minnesota (HQ); Jacksonville, Florida; and Scottsdale & Phoenix, Arizona.

Minnesota is by far the clinic’s most populated location, where they have 57 executive health doctors. Jacksonville and Scottsdale have just six and nine, respectively.

They offer customized executive physicals that last between 1-3 days. The cost of a Mayo Clinic executive physical varies based on age, gender, health history, symptoms, and test results. 

2. Cleveland Clinic executive physicals: Comprehensive programs for all executives

The Cleveland Clinic offers three executive physical programs at locations in Cleveland, Ohio; Weston, Florida; and Toronto, Canada.

• Executive Health Program: This is their standard executive physical. It is typically one day and is geared to identify potential health problems, reduce risk factors, prompt care for illness or injury, or promote wellness.
  
  
• Premier Executive Health: This is a more advanced and customized executive physical. They also offer their Premier Personalized Wellness program, which offers more lifestyle-focused testing, for an added cost.
  
  
• Women's Executive Health Exam: This is their standard executive physical, along with specific women's health tests and screenings (mammogram, pap smear, and menopause).

Cleveland Clinic executive physicals require a four to eight-hour commitment. The cost is not publicly provided.  

3. Johns Hopkins executive physicals: Personalized, one-day health evaluations

Johns Hopkins offers an Executive & Preventive Health Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C.

The physical is completed in one day and participants work with the physician to personalize the screenings. The cost of a Johns Hopkins executive physical fluctuates depending on the person.

What to expect from executive physicals at regional hospital systems

Regional hospitals have a more narrow geographic focus and less brand recognition than the Mayo Clinics of the world, but they are often the biggest healthcare organization in a region.

They may have one hospital and several smaller outposts in the region or they might have one major hospital, a couple of other smaller hospitals, and then other outpatient facilities.

While they are not as globally recognized as the Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic, these regional hospital systems often employ similar amounts of doctors and researchers and see around the same number of patients each year (if not more). Below is an example of a regional system. You may have this option in your area. 

1. Emory Healthcare executive physicals: Comprehensive exams in Atlanta

Emory is the largest hospital in the Atlanta area, with 10 hospitals in the region and more than 490 provider outposts.

Emory executive physicals are completed in a half-day and include a one-hour physician meeting and preventative tests.

The cost of an Emory executive physical can range from $3,000 to more than $5,000 per person, depending on your age, gender, and any additional tests or screenings ordered.  

Concierge medicine executive physicals: Tailored care for your top talent

Concierge medicine practices range in size and geographic location. Sometimes they operate as a sole practitioner in a single practice and sometimes they operate multiple offices in multiple states.

PartnerMD is an example of the latter. We offer two executive physical options customized for each employee that range from $2,700 to $4,000 per physical. 

Of note, not all boutique concierge medical practices offer executive physicals.

Concierge medicine practices typically offer the convenience and privacy of smaller offices, with fewer doctors seeing fewer patients than in a larger health system.

This allows for an intimate setting where your employees might get a more personal and customized experience than they would get at a larger facility that is seeing vastly more patients each day.

In addition, boutique concierge medical practices often offer the ability to creatively design the program so it best fits your company.

Do you want to make physicals mandatory for C-Suite executives but optional for everyone else?

This approach might allow you to offer the program to all your employees, while also helping to manage costs. 

How to compare executive physical options for your company

Now that you know your options, you’re probably wondering how to select the best executive health program for your company. Much of it comes down to what is important to your company. Some key questions to ask yourself:

• Will your employees value the prestige and internationally recognized expertise that they might get from a doctor at the Cleveland Clinic?
  
  
• Can your company afford the extra travel days (and costs) associated with traveling to the Mayo Clinic?
  
  
• Will your employees get more value from the personalized care they might receive at a boutique practice? 

PartnerMD executive physicals: Customized health assessments for executives

At PartnerMD, we understand that every executive and C-suite hire represents a significant investment in the future of your company.

Our executive physicals are designed to provide you with deep insights into the health and well-being of your leadership team, ensuring you can protect that investment for years to come.

Whether you’re looking to prioritize preventive care, personalized health plans, or offer exclusive benefits, our executive physicals are tailored to meet your company’s unique needs. 

Ready to learn more about how executive physicals can benefit your company? Download our free guide to executive physicals today.