Spend a day with the Duke Executive Health Program’s caring, competent, and efficient staff and we will provide you with the knowledge and tools to promote a healthy and productive lifestyle.
The Duke Executive Health Program’s Comprehensive Health Assessment includes all the tests and procedures you need to get a detailed view of your overall health. But we believe that this is just the first step to keeping you healthy and active.
In the same day, we incorporate your test results into a personalized nutrition, fitness, and stress management assessment, all designed to provide you with the information and tools necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Duke’s team of responsive and knowledgeable health care professionals will work with you throughout your day. From the friendly greeting you'll receive when you arrive, to the personal attention from each specialist you see, to the personal driver dedicated to transporting you to and from offsite appointments, the Duke Executive Health Program staff is dedicated to making your visit as relaxing and efficient as possible.
Assessments and Evaluations
The following are standard in the Comprehensive Health Assessment:
- Comprehensive medical history and physical exam. You’ll receive a thorough head-to-toe physical exam, which includes a review of your medical history, a complete physical exam, priority consultations with Duke specialists (additional fee) if needed, and a summary conference with your Duke Executive Health physician. You will receive a written summary of your results.
- Comprehensive lab assessments. Diagnostic tests as part of this include:
- Urinalysis -- To detect kidney disease, prostate problems, and infection
- ABC with differential -- To detect anemia, blood diseases, and infection
- OP-16 chemistry -- Complete chemistry panel to detect kidney disease, diabetes, and liver disease
- Lipid panel -- Complete profile of blood cholesterol levels
- Thyroid stimulating hormone -- To detect an under- or overactive thyroid
- C-reactive protein -- To detect an inflammatory marker that may signify risk for coronary artery disease
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) -- To detect prostate cancer or prostate enlargement. For males over the age of 40
- Chest x-ray -- To screen for lung cancer, infection, and other lung diseases
- EKG -- To screen for a number of potential problems, including irregular heart rhythms, damage to the heart muscle, enlargement of the heart's chambers, mineral imbalances in the blood, and detection of a heart attack
Other lab assessments may be added, as determined by your Duke Executive Health physician.
- Body fat assessment by DexaScan. Higher levels of body fat are associated with numerous health risks, including diabetes, heart disease, and higher cholesterol levels. Measurements are taken to estimate your current overall body fat. Body mass index (BMI) is calculated to further define a suggested healthy weight.
- Exercise tolerance test (ETT). Cardiac problems are the leading cause of death for adults in the United States. Also known as a stress test, this diagnostic tool is used to uncover cardiac problems (such as coronary blockage and abnormal heart rhythms) and to screen fitness level before starting an exercise program.
- Nutrition assessment with a registered dietitian. You will review the three-day food journal you completed prior to your appointment. This includes:
- Comparative analysis to scientifically-based nutrition recommendations, tailored to your individual needs
- Review of supplements
- Review of alcohol intake history
- Taking into account your overall assessment, medical history, and personal goals, the dietitian will help you identify ways to improve your dietary patterns to achieve optimal health and disease prevention
- Fitness assessment with an exercise physiologist. An exercise physiologist will create a detailed exercise prescription to fit your lifestyle. Your customized plan incorporates a total program of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training -- with the goal of increasing your quality of life. Short-term and long-term goals are included.
Your fitness assessment includes a personal follow-up in one month to assess goals and support your success.
- Stress management evaluation with a health psychologist. Overwhelming levels of stress can lead to increased physical health risks. This evaluation screens for those risk factors shown to lead to heart disease and early death from all causes:
- Perceived stress
- Anger, hostility, and cynicism
- Depression and anxiety
- Social support
- The health psychologist will provide personalized recommendations based on your psychological profile, medical history, and goals. Follow-up appointments, recommendations, or referrals will be given, if needed.
- Exit interview with physician. At the end of your visit, you will have a summary consultation with your Duke Executive Health Program physician. The physician will review:
- All labs and study results
- Risk assessment tool findings
- Your personalized health plan, focusing on disease management, prevention, and health maintenance
During your exit interview, the physician remains available for additional advice and counseling
Learn about additional assessment options beyond the basic package.
Physicians
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