Daily responsibilities can make it difficult for executives, community leaders, entrepreneurs and other wellness-focused individuals to fit health care appointments into their calendar. The Executive Health program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center exists to connect people with busy schedules to every health care advantage we offer. We provide both annual wellness physicals and acute-care visits throughout the year. We function as your primary care provider.

If you want to prioritize your wellbeing but feel you’re lacking the time and bandwidth to do so, let the experts in our Executive Health program help you. We want you to be the healthiest and most successful version of yourself while juggling work demands, family needs and other important aspects of your life.

What is Executive Health?

The Executive Health program at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offers a unique membership medicine experience. James Lawlor, DO, MBA, Medical Director Executive Health, is passionate about wellness and an advocate for a comprehensive approach to health. Our physicians provide personalized care while spending more time with you. This is accomplished by managing a smaller panel of patients than traditional primary care doctors. This focused attention allows for relationship building between you and your physician.

We have termed this model Semi-Concierge Medicine™ because it allows us to bridge the gap between full-concierge medicine and traditional primary care. The model uniquely captures the essence of membership medicine and the benefits desired by patients and practitioners alike. It also allows people for whom full-concierge care may not be practical to access these specialized services.

Key benefits of the Executive Health program

A focus on prevention and wellness

This includes a focus on preventative testing for cardiovascular and cancer risk. We also focus on your professional life and mental health. We are constantly evaluating innovative technology and available testing to bring you the latest in prevention and wellness interventions

Streamlined communications and access

Our small team of Executive Health physicians are available to take your calls after hours as well as weekends and holidays. Your call is only answered by Executive Health physicians who strive to provide excellent care and customer service. They will spend time with you on calls and answer any questions. We consider our small-team approach to be remarkably close to full-concierge care. Our powerful MyChart online portal allows you to easily communicate directly with your doctor, and we strive to return MyChart messages in a timely fashion.

Enhanced appointment availability

During business hours, our goal is to schedule acute care visits — either in-person or virtually — within 48 hours or less. We are also able to handle problems through MyChart or phone when medically prudent. If a referral is needed to a specialist, we can often place this without the need for a visit

Private, convenient facilities

Our patients have a private, quiet lobby with wireless internet, complementary refreshments and a modern library area ideal for conducting business before or after an appointment. Valet parking is available at the front entrance of the Brain and Spine Hospital.

Complete integration within a world-class medical center

This integration is something you won't find in other community-based membership-model practices. Our model allows you to access world-class care from experts across the medical center in locations, such as New Albany or Dublin, that are convenient for you.

Assistance with all aspects of health care

Our experienced team can help you find the information and resources you need. You’ll have a dedicated team to personally help you schedule referrals, procedures or testing with other specialties across the Ohio State health system. We will also assist you with prescriptions, billing and insurance, or even medical needs that occur while traveling.

Access to a variety of other membership benefits

Access to a variety of other membership benefits including discounts to specialized programs:

Please see our FAQ or Annual Membership agreement.

How does the Executive Health Semi-Concierge Medicine™ model compare with other practices?

View and download comparison chart for the Executive Health Semi-Concierge Medicine™ model (PDF)

What can I expect at an annual preventative visit?

Each member is encouraged to schedule an annual health physical. Along with a physical exam, we’ll review any current issues and your medical history (current medications, allergies, immunizations, family history) as well as recommend possible evidence-based preventative screening tests for cancer, heart disease and other conditions indicated by your situation.

Those tests can include:

Complete metabolic profile (including kidney and liver function, glucose and electrolytes)
Fasting lipid profile
Complete blood cell panel
Thyroid function
Urinalysis
Resting EKG
Pap test (specific doctors)
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Other metabolic tests as indicated

Based on your unique risks and health goals, you may also have arrangements made for other evaluations such as:

Pulmonary or cardiac testing
Chest X-ray or computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening
Mammography
Colon cancer screening
Galleri^® Multi-Cancer Early Detection test (pending approval in 2024)
Bone density testing
Dermatology screenings
Body fat composition
Vo2 max testing

Conversations with your doctor may also include nutrition needs and goals, tobacco cessation, alcohol usage, stress, exercise habits and goals and other factors that may be impacting overall health.

How much does the Executive Health program cost?

The annual fee is $1,200 per person. Our membership team will discuss annual membership fees and answer other questions before your first appointment.

To learn more about fees and membership, visit our FAQs section.

FAQs about Executive Health

How do I sign up for the Executive Health program?

Signing up for the program is simple. Complete the New Patient Inquiry Form, and if accepted, we'll follow up to discuss next steps and schedule your new patient visit as an Executive Health member. Once you have signed up, you can pay your annual membership fee via our Membership Portal. Your membership will be renewed annually. This process starts at the beginning of November each year for the next calendar year.

New Patient Inquiry Form

Corporate membership packages are available. Please email inquiry-exechealth@osumc.edu or call 614-293-7777 for more information.