Concierge medicine, also known as retainer medicine and boutique medicine, enables our patients to receive highly personalized healthcare in a comfortable, relaxed setting for an annual retainer fee. In combination with our wide array of age management and cosmetic services, our patients receive comprehensive, holistic, individualized healthcare, the kind of treatment that the traditional healthcare system is unable to offer. The fast-paced bustle of everyday life can rob you of the time to maintain health and wellness. For physicians, constraints and economics require high-volume practices with a constant flow of patients. So when you finally make time to see your doctor, you often find shorter physician/patient encounters and longer waits for appointments. To a certain degree, all physicians are at the mercy of the health insurance industry. They face pressure to limit testing essential for aggressive preventive medicine. Consequently, traditional healthcare sometimes feels like "band aid medicine." A retainer practice is different. Interaction between physician and patient is relaxed rather than rushed. Appointments are scheduled more flexibly, with less delay. The focus is long-term prevention instead of quick-fix solutions that alleviate symptoms but don't address the root of the problem. At St. Louis Center for Preventive and Longevity Medicine, we are committed to patients--not health insurance companies, which frequently use incentives or punitive measures to limit healthcare spending. We have the time to listen and communicate, two cornerstones of the "art" of medicine. Through an open partnership between doctor and patient, we fully explore the mind-body bridge and how it impacts health. Your medical history, genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors provide "clues" for defining treatment options and lifestyle modifications. We also maximize the "science" of medicine by utilizing progressive diagnostic techniques to detect aging-related deficits and treat for health maintenance and disease prevention. Working hand in hand with patients, we strive to: Achieve optimal health, your key to an enhanced lifespan. Inhibit disease factors before you get sick. Help you maneuver the healthcare labyrinth with referral, testing and treatment to assure continuity of care. Empower you with the knowledge and attentive service to take a proactive stance in your well-being. Conditions of Use | Privacy Practices | Site Credits | © 2008