WHAT WE MAY EVALUATE
Understand what’s happening.
Decide what matters next.
Your consultation connects your goals and medical history with the information that could help guide your care. Bring existing results—we start with what is already known.
Explore your health goals ↑
01 Biomarkers & laboratory testing
Explore blood sugar, cholesterol, organ function, and other markers relevant to your history, symptoms, and treatment plan.
- Metabolic and cardiovascular health: glucose, HbA1c, a lipid panel, and selected markers such as ApoB or lipoprotein(a).
- General health: blood counts and kidney or liver markers when indicated.
- Targeted questions: thyroid, hormone, or nutrient testing when your clinical picture calls for it.
Alex interprets results in context and determines which changes need follow-up. A larger panel is not automatically more useful.
02 Preventive screening
Review blood pressure, family history, prior screenings, and age- and risk-appropriate cardiovascular and bone-health screening. Discuss what is due and coordinate the right next step.
Screening has benefits and limitations, including false-positive and false-negative results. A normal result cannot rule out every condition.
03 DEXA scans & body composition
Depending on the scan performed, DEXA can assess bone mineral density or estimate body fat and lean tissue. These are different assessments with different clinical purposes.
Alex can help connect the findings to your bone health, nutrition, movement, or monitoring plan. DEXA uses a low dose of X-rays; pregnancy and other suitability considerations are reviewed before testing.
04 VO₂ max & cardiorespiratory fitness
Exercise testing that measures oxygen use can help assess aerobic fitness and inform an individualized activity plan. It adds a functional perspective alongside bloodwork and body composition.
Testing is arranged with an appropriate facility after reviewing exercise safety and suitability. The protocol and interpretation depend on the clinical question.
05 Imaging & additional diagnostics
Review existing imaging and consider targeted studies or specialist referrals when they could answer a specific clinical question—for example, evaluating a joint concern or clarifying cardiovascular risk.
Imaging is selected individually. It can reveal incidental findings, lead to further testing, and, with some methods, involve radiation. This is not a recommendation for routine whole-body scanning.
Selected for your needs. Tests are considered after clinical review, not automatically ordered for every patient. Availability, location, frequency, and inclusion vary by membership. Outside labs, imaging, and testing may carry separate charges, confirmed before you proceed.