You searched for concierge medicine. You need concierge intelligence.
Most concierge medicine practices in Boston give you more time with a doctor running the same 20 markers. Protocol gives you 60+ biomarkers, a full care team, and a system that measures whether you are actually getting healthier. Every quarter.
Physician-Directed · Boston, MA · Limited Enrollment
One member's primary care physician said her cholesterol was "a little borderline." No treatment recommended. No follow-up scheduled.
Protocol tested her ApoB. That is the single strongest predictor of cardiovascular disease and a marker most annual physicals never order. Her level was flagged immediately. Within 30 days, it was cut in half.
She was not an outlier. She was typical.
The standard annual physical tests roughly 20 biomarkers. Protocol tests over 60. The gap between those two numbers is where preventable disease hides.
Your current doctor is not doing anything wrong. The system they operate in tests too little, too infrequently, and calls the results "fine" because they fall within a population reference range. Population ranges tell you that you are not sick today. They tell you nothing about where you are heading. This is the gap that concierge medicine should close but rarely does.
Markers like ApoB, HOMA-IR, Lp(a), and hsCRP do not appear on most standard panels. DEXA body composition and VO2 max are almost never included. These are not exotic tests. They are the diagnostics that peer-reviewed research has linked most directly to long-term cardiovascular, metabolic, and functional health.
The cost of missing them is not a bad lab report. It is years of silent, correctable risk going unaddressed.
of members with ApoB under 100 mg/dL
median ApoB (mg/dL) vs national ~100
years biological age vs chronological
maintained or improved CV risk profile
Quarterly retesting is how we know these numbers. A single blood draw tells you where you are. Four tell you where you are going.
What Your Concierge Medicine Membership Includes
Advanced Diagnostics
60+ biomarkers, DEXA body composition scan, and VO2 max cardiorespiratory testing. Includes ApoB, Lp(a), HOMA-IR, hsCRP, metabolic and hormonal panels, and more.
- Catches what standard physicals miss
Your Care Team
A physician-directed team that includes your dedicated physician, a Healthspan Specialist, a registered dietitian, a health coach, and care coordinators. Five roles, not one doctor doing everything.
- Each specialist works at the top of their expertise
Physician-Directed Access
A dedicated physician who knows your full history and data. 24/7 availability. Same-day appointments when you need them.
- Directed by a physician who has seen every one of your 60+ markers
Quarterly Protocols
Full diagnostic retesting every quarter. Your protocols are adjusted based on what the new data shows, not based on how you feel or what you report.
- A single blood panel is a photograph. Quarterly retesting is the movie.
Limited to 10 new members per month · Boston, MA
What "Concierge" Usually Means. And What It Could.
Every concierge practice gives you more time with a doctor. The question is what happens during that time.
| Standard Concierge | Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated physician | ||
| Longer appointments | ||
| 24/7 physician access | ||
| Same-day scheduling | ||
| 60+ biomarkers | ||
| DEXA body composition | ||
| VO2 max testing | ||
| Dedicated health coach | ||
| Registered dietitian | ||
| Healthspan Specialist | ||
| Quarterly retesting | ||
| Data-driven protocol adjustments |
Protocol includes everything you would expect from a concierge practice. Then it adds the diagnostics, the team, and the system that make concierge medicine actually change outcomes.
From First Call to First Protocol: How Our Concierge Medicine Practice Works
Week 1: Baseline Assessment
Your care team orders your full diagnostic panel. 60+ biomarkers, DEXA body composition, and VO2 max testing. This is the most complete picture of your health you have ever had.
Weeks 2-3: Analysis and Protocol Design
Your physician reviews every result with the full care team. Together, they identify what needs attention, what is already strong, and what the data says about your trajectory. Your personalized protocol is built from this analysis.
Week 4: Protocol Review
You meet with your physician to walk through every finding, every recommendation, and every target. No rushed summary. You understand exactly what your data means and what happens next.
Ongoing: Quarterly Retesting and Adjustment
Every 90 days, you retest. Your care team compares your new results to your baseline and every quarter before it. Protocols are adjusted based on what the data shows. Progress is measured, not assumed.
Hear from our members.
My former primary care said my cholesterol was “a little borderline, you don’t need to do anything.” Protocol’s response was very different. Thirty days later I cut my cholesterol in half.
I love the in-depth testing. It’s not just check-the-box blood work once a year. The DEXA scan, the VO2 max tests. I’m excited to see the progress.
Outstanding expertise and actionable recommendations.
I’m more than willing to pay for that type of service.
Frequently asked questions
How is Protocol different from other concierge practices?
Most concierge practices offer what your current doctor offers with more time and better access. That is valuable, but it does not change the diagnostic model. You still get roughly 20 biomarkers, an annual physical, and results interpreted against broad population ranges. Protocol starts with 60+ biomarkers, DEXA body composition, and VO2 max testing. A physician-directed care team of five, not a single doctor, reviews your data and builds a personalized protocol. Then we retest every quarter and adjust based on what the numbers show. The difference is not just more attention. It is a fundamentally different system for tracking and improving your health.
What happens during my first visit?
Before your first visit, your care team orders a full diagnostic panel: 60+ biomarkers, a DEXA body composition scan, and a VO2 max cardiorespiratory fitness test. This gives us the most complete baseline of your health available in clinical practice. Your physician and care team then analyze every result. In your first physician meeting, typically in week 4, you walk through every finding together. No rushed summary. You leave with a clear understanding of where you stand and a personalized protocol for what to focus on first.
Do I keep my current primary care doctor?
Yes. Protocol operates alongside your existing primary care physician. We handle the advanced diagnostics, longevity-focused care, and ongoing optimization that falls outside what a traditional PCP visit covers. If our testing reveals something that requires specialist referral or coordination with your PCP, your care team manages that communication directly.
How does the care team model work?
Your dedicated physician directs your overall care strategy and oversees every clinical decision. Your Healthspan Specialist is your day-to-day partner, translating the physician's strategy into actionable guidance and tracking your progress between visits. A registered dietitian builds your nutrition protocols. A health coach supports habit implementation. Care coordinators handle scheduling, lab logistics, and referrals. Five people working at the top of their expertise. Your physician leads. The team executes.
Is this covered by insurance?
Your Protocol membership covers the advanced diagnostics, care team access, quarterly retesting, and personalized protocols that insurance does not cover. These are the longevity-focused services that go beyond standard primary care. Standard primary care services, when applicable, are billed to your insurance separately. Your care coordinators can help you understand what is covered under your specific plan.
Not sure if Protocol is right for you? That is exactly what the consultation is for.
A 15-minute call with our team. We will answer your questions, walk through what membership includes, and help you decide if Protocol fits what you are looking for. No pressure. No obligation.
What Is Concierge Medicine?
Concierge medicine is a model of primary care where patients pay an annual membership fee for enhanced access to their physician. That typically means longer appointments, same-day or next-day scheduling, 24/7 direct physician contact, and a smaller patient panel so your doctor has time to focus on you. It is a meaningful upgrade from the standard 7-minute visit and a panel of 2,000 patients. For people who value their health and their time, it makes sense. But access alone does not change outcomes. Most concierge practices run the same 20-marker blood panel, conduct the same annual physical, and interpret results against the same broad population reference ranges as any other practice. The experience is better. The diagnostic depth is often identical.
Why Protocol Is Different from Other Boston Concierge Practices
Protocol is a concierge medical practice built on longevity science. We provide everything you would expect from a concierge doctor in Boston: a dedicated physician, unhurried appointments, 24/7 access, and same-day availability. Then we go further. Every Protocol member receives 60+ biomarker diagnostics, DEXA body composition scanning, and VO2 max cardiorespiratory fitness testing. A physician-directed care team of five works together on your case. And every quarter, you retest so your protocols are adjusted based on data, not assumptions. If you are searching for concierge medicine in Boston or a concierge doctor who offers more than a better version of the same annual physical, Protocol was built for exactly that. We are a concierge primary care practice for people who want to know, with precision, whether they are actually getting healthier.
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