Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

What is Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine?

Longevity and Anti-Aging medicine is more than just reversing the clock; it’s about enhancing your vitality and resilience at every stage of life. Like other Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine experts such as Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Mintz believe that many of the diseases associated with aging are preventable and treatable, and by addressing the root causes of aging, Dr. Mintz can empower you to not only slow down the aging process and live longer, but also thrive as you age with vitality and vigor.

Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine investigates the biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors that affect lifespan. Areas of focus include genetics, metabolism, cellular aging, hormones, and environmental factors such as toxin exposures, nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management.

Lifespan vs. Healthspan

While almost everyone wants to live longer, no one wants to get older. Increasing your lifespan, or the chronological number of years one lives, is only of real value if you can do so with health and vitality. Increasing your healthspan is not only adding years to your life, but also ensuring you are at your peak health during those years. Healthy aging is about both living long and living well.

What We Do:

Personalized Health Optimization: Dr. Mintz tailors each treatment plan to your unique needs, considering your medical history, genetic predispositions, lifestyle factors, and personal goals. Whether you’re seeking to boost energy levels, improve cognitive function, or enhance physical performance, we design a roadmap to help you achieve your healthiest self.

Disease Prevention: Prevention is the cornerstone of longevity. Conventional preventative screening remains important but may not be enough. Through advanced diagnostics and proactive screening, we identify potential health risks before they manifest, allowing for early intervention and mitigation. From heart disease and diabetes to cancer and neurodegenerative conditions, we implement strategies to minimize risk factors and promote long-term wellness and optimal health.

Healthspan Extension: Aging gracefully isn’t just about adding years to your life; it’s about adding life to your years. Recent scientific advances have enabled us to measure the aging process or biological age, so we can intervene and even reverse aging. Dr. Mintz employs evidence-based testing, treatments and lifestyle modifications to extend your healthspan—the period of life free from chronic disease and disability. By optimizing nutrition, managing stress, promoting physical activity, and addressing age-related hormonal imbalances, we help you enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling life well into your golden years.

Conventional and Integrative Approaches: We believe in harnessing the best of both worlds—traditional medicine and alternative therapies. Dr. Mintz integrates the latest advancements in conventional medicine with holistic modalities such as nutritional supplementation, genomic and advanced biomarker testing, as well as mind-body practices to create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

What to Expect:

Pre-visit assessment: Prior to your visit, in addition to registration, you will complete a detailed assessment of your health history, risk factors, and goals for Dr. Mintz’ program.

Initial consultation: The first consultation is one hour long and conducted in person with Dr. Mintz. It will include a detailed history, physical examination, and blood and urine testing. Dr. Mintz will discuss his approach to longevity and anti-aging, review your preferences and goals, and get you started on your longevity journey even before your results are back.

Additional testing: While blood and urine will be drawn during the initial consultation some additional testing, such as imaging, will be scheduled immediately afterwards at locations in Dr. Mintz’s medical building. Other advanced optional testing is sent to your home. Once all results are back, Dr. Mintz’ staff will schedule you for your follow up consultation.

Follow up consultation: The second visit is also one hour long and is conducted in person or via telemedicine based on your preference. Dr. Mintz will review your testing results, provide a detailed analysis, and generate a personalized longevity program based on these results and your individual goals and preferences.

Throughout the year: Dr. Mintz is available via phone and email, and for appointments if needed, to answer any questions and troubleshoot any problems that arise as you embark on your longevity program. Dr. Mintz and his staff will periodically check in to make sure you are on track. Dr. Mintz also sends updates on the latest research and trends in longevity and anti-aging medicine to all patients enrolled in his program.

What’s Included:

The fee for Dr. Mintz’ Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine Program is $500 for the initial visit, and $500 for the follow up consultation.  This includes:

• Pre-visit analysis
• Initial consultation with personalized treatment and testing recommendations.
• Follow- up assessment (after all tests are completed) with analysis and personalized recommendations.
• One year of email and phone access to answer questions related to your treatment plan. (Additional appointments -in person or telemedicine- available for an additional fee.)
• Periodic check ins (via email) to ensure you are on track with your longevity program.
• Complete history and physical examination.
• Biometric analysis including body mass index and fat composition measurement.
• Laboratory assessment including advanced cardiovascular and other biomarkers (usually covered by insurance).
• Carotid ultrasound to measure plaque build-up and further assess cardiovascular risk (separate appointment, usually covered by insurance).
• MRI of the brain to look for early signs of Alzheimer’s of dementia (separate appointment, usually covered by insurance)
• Comprehensive screening for brain aging and dementia risk (45-minute computer-based test done at home).
• Biologic age/biologic clock measurement- using a variety of biomarkers, Dr. Mintz can determine your biologic age to see if you are aging faster or slower than expected and use this data to help you reverse your aging process.
• Individualized diet, exercise, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations based on your analysis.
• Newsletter and add free access to Dr. Mintz’ podcast- Get frequent updates on the latest in Longevity and Anti-aging medicine from Dr. Mintz.

Optional:

These are additional services that Dr. Mintz will often recommend based on your individual health risks that will further enhance your Longevity and Anti-aging journey.

• Genomics analysis- Looking at certain genes can tell you not only what you may be at risk for but what type of exercise to do, food to eat and supplements to take ($300).
• Galleri Cancer test– Colonoscopy and mammogram are important, but there are many cancers that are not normally routinely tested for. The Galleri test screens for 50 cancers and can detect them at the earliest stage so they are treatable.  (Normally $1000, patients enrolled in Dr. Mintz’ program get $100 off)
• Sauna package through Hotworx- Sauna has been used for centuries to enhance longevity and help to get rid of toxins.  Hotworx combines the benefits of sauna, infrared light therapy, and exercise- all shown to improve longevity. Try one month of unlimited sauna sessions at Hotworx in Bethesda ($120 when enrolled in Dr. Mintz’ Longevity program, normally $135)
• Total body MRI- Prenuvo is a comprehensive scan that assesses your head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and legs. This allows you to get checked for solid tumors, auto-immune disorders (such as MS detection), metabolic disorders (for example, fatty liver, hemochromatosis), brain aneurysms and more. (Normally $2499, significant discount and VIP booking for patients enrolled in Dr. Mintz’ Longevity program).
• Hormone analysis-Optimized hormones have shown to play an important role in longevity and have been linked to longer healthspan and prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia. While conventional testing is usually covered by insurance, Dr. Mintz will often recommend salivary or urine testing for baseline assessment and monitoring. These tests are usually not covered by insurance ($210)
• Bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT)-For both men and women, hormone replacement can not only improve health and vitality, but can also help with longevity.  Receive 50% off Dr. Mintz’ Bioidentical hormone replacement program when enrolled as a Longevity and Anti-Aging patient.
• Personalized supplements- while Dr. Mintz will likely recommend several supplements from a variety of professional supplement companies he works with (like all supplements and over the counter products, they are not covered by insurance), for and additional fee Dr. Mintz works with Vitamin Lab that can create precise, customized powders or pills based on your individualized results. This will often reduce the number of pills/capsules one needs to take and can often save money. ($200 plus cost of the supplements).
• Functional medicine testing- Functional medicine looks at the many processes our body uses to help us heal and is one of the underlying principles behind longevity and anti-aging medicine. Certain functional medicine testing, such as metabolism and gut microbiome analysis can lead to more precise and effective recommendations to optimize your health (price varies).
• Advanced age assessment -while your biologic age assessment is included with Dr. Mintz’ Longevity Program, this assessment is based on traditional labs that are covered by insurance. To get a more precise biologic age as well as risk assessment for diseases like cancer and death, research has revealed that other markers like methylation patterns and telomere length are more predictive ($375)
• Medical Weight Loss- Medications for weight loss  can not only help those struggling with weight, but losing weight and improving insulin sensitivity can also help with longevity and aging. Dr. Mintz has helped hundreds of patients by prescribing medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic as part of his comprehensive medical weight loss program.  Patients enrolled in Dr. Mintz’ Longevity and Anti-Aging medicine program get half off  (a $500 value), his medical weight loss program. (While these medications may be covered by your insurance, any associated costs are not included).
• 20% off Prolon products.  There is good evidence that fasting can boost cellular energy and promote longevity. Studies of fasting mimicking diets like Prolon have shown that this type of diet for only 5 days a month for a few months can turn back the clock.
• Discounts on IV therapy.  Through our partnership with Elite Hydrations, patients enrolled in Dr. Mintz’ Longevity and Anti-Aging program can get discounts off of IV and injection therapies than can enhance efforts to reduce biologic aging, including glutathione and NAD+ drips and injections.

Experience the Difference!

Dr. Matthew Mintz’ Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine Program is committed to helping you achieve optimal health and vitality at every stage of life. With our personalized approach, innovative therapies, and unwavering dedication to your well-being, we empower you to not only defy aging but embrace life with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.

Aging is inevitable, but how you age is not. If you are ready to embark on your journey to a healthier, more vibrant you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Mintz today and discover the transformative power of anti-aging and longevity medicine. Your best years are yet to come!

Check out my podcast: The Longevity Lounge.”