Longevity Medicine

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong is an English-friendly internal-medicine clinic in Gangnam focused on evidence-based longevity and prevention—not hype.

What “Longevity Medicine” Means Here

Longevity care at VEI Clinic means lowering disease risk, improving healthspan, and tracking progress with clear metrics. We combine targeted screening, labs, lifestyle strategy, and medication decisions when appropriate. No one-size-fits-all packages; everything is individualized.

Our pillars

• Sleep quality & daytime alertness
• An eating pattern you can sustain
• Activity & fitness (strength, VO₂-related fitness, daily movement)
• Metabolic & cardiovascular risk control
• Mental health, cognition & stress
• Prevention & vaccines by age/risk

1) Risk & Baseline Assessment

• Medical & family history, medications, supplements
• Body composition, vitals, orthostatic BP, waist/height ratio
• Screening readiness: cancer screening timelines, vaccine status, sleep apnea risk

2) Targeted Laboratory Testing (Case-by-Case)

• Core: CBC, CMP (kidney/liver), fasting lipids, HbA1c, fasting glucose/insulin, TSH (± FT4), ferritin/iron studies, vitamin D, B12/folate
• Cardio-metabolic add-ons: ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP (when indicated)
• Others as needed: uric acid, magnesium, zinc, celiac screen, STI/titers for travel or life-stage planning

3) Imaging & Advanced Assessments

• Ultrasound (e.g., liver if metabolic risk)

4) Action Plan

• Nutrition: protein targets, fiber, balanced macros, practical grocery list
• Movement: strength & zone-based cardio blocks; step goals; progressions
• Sleep: wind-down routine, light timing, caffeine/alcohol strategy
• Stress & cognition: brief behavioral toolkit; mental-health referral if indicated
• Medications: discussion of statins, BP meds, diabetes/weight meds (e.g., metformin/GLP-1) when appropriate—and what we don’t recommend for you
• Supplements: only where evidence supports them and doses are safe (we avoid indiscriminate high doses)

5) Tracking & Follow-Up

• Metrics dashboard (weight trend, waist/height, BP log, step average, workout minutes)
• Lab rechecks at ~8–12 weeks after a change (varies by marker)
• Course corrections and shared decision-making

Visit Flow (Typical Program)

• Baseline consult (30 min) → history, exam, goals, initial orders
• Same-day labs → plus any scheduled imaging/tests
• Results visit → written plan with priorities and timelines
• Follow-ups → quick touchpoints at 4–6 weeks; full review at 8–12 weeks

Program Options (Customizable)

• Longevity Starter Check – focused history/exam, core labs, risk map, 90-day plan
• Metabolic Reset (90 days) – diet/activity coaching, BP/glucose targets, lab recheck
• 6-Month Healthspan Plan – quarterly labs, fitness targets, medication titration if needed. You’ll receive a transparent quote before anything is done.

Safety & What We Don’t Do

• We do not promise lifespan extension or sell unproven “anti-aging drips.”
• Off-label or compounded hormones/supplements are not routine and are considered only with clear indications and monitoring.
• Emergencies (chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe shortness of breath, fainting, black/bloody stool) require the ER, not a clinic visit.

Who Benefits Most

• Busy professionals and travelers seeking structured, English-friendly preventive care
• People with a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or early cancer
• Anyone wanting measurable progress (BP, weight/waist, lipids, ApoB, fitness benchmarks)

Preparation

• Bring your medication & supplement list (exact doses)
• Any prior labs/imaging and vaccination records
• Bring BP logs or fitness tracker summaries (steps, sleep, HR) if available
• Fasting 8–12h if your plan includes lipids/metabolic labs (water OK)

Pricing & Transparency

Pricing depends on your customized pathway (consult length, labs, imaging, follow-ups).