Executive Health in Calgary
Comprehensive Assessment and Proactive Planning
Executive health in Calgary refers to a comprehensive, proactive approach to medical care that establishes a detailed health baseline, identifies risks early, and connects findings to an actionable plan with ongoing monitoring. Primaris Health's Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment, starting at $3,550, is a 3+ hour coordinated evaluation designed for professionals and health-focused individuals who want clinical rigour, not a rushed annual check.
This page explains what a strong executive health program includes, how the Primaris assessment is structured, who leads it, and what distinguishes a program that actually changes health trajectories from one that produces a thick report and disappears.
What Executive Health Includes, and What It Should
The best executive health programs share a structure: a meaningful baseline across all major health domains, results reviewed in full clinical context, and a plan that is actively managed and monitored over time. The tests themselves are secondary to the synthesis. A great assessment tells you where you stand, what your real risks are, and what specifically to do about them, in order of priority.
At Primaris, the assessment covers: physician medical examination and history, fitness assessment by a certified professional, nutritional consultation, dermatological skin cancer screening by Dr. Paul Lubitz MD, FRCPC (Royal College-accredited, dual-board-certified dermatologist), a comprehensive eye exam by Dr. Michael Yu OD (15 years of full-scope practice), and an advanced bloodwork panel including proteomic and metabolomic markers. Optional additions include naturopathic consultation, massage, and mental health assessment.
The Complete Diagnostics package ($3,600 additional) adds a full-body MRI with radiologist report. Precision Medicine testing, genetic and microbiome analysis, is available where clinically indicated.
Who Leads the Primaris Executive Health Assessment
Dr. Dan Chen MD, CCFP, FCFP
Dr. Chen's training from Harvard, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the University of Florida spans obesity medicine, hormone optimization, longevity medicine, women’s health, and the use of digital health and AI tools in clinical practice. Her assessments integrate standard evidence-based medicine with precision tools, CGM-guided nutrition, advanced biomarker panels, hormonal assessment, to produce a clinical picture significantly more detailed than a standard executive physical.
Active Care Management Post-Assessment
Most executive health programs have robust annual health exams but fall apart in the follow-through. Findings get filed. Recommendations get noted and ignored. At Primaris, every assessment is followed by active care management led by Matthew Lau RN, MSc (Director of Primary Care Services, 10 years of nursing across family medicine and trauma at Foothills Medical Centre) and Hyeyoung Hyshin RN (15+ years, including oncology care management at Foothills). These are clinically trained professionals, not administrative schedulers. They track your plan, follow up on results, and coordinate the next steps.
How to Use Your HSA and Tax Benefits for the Assessment
The Primaris Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment fee qualifies as a medical expense under CRA guidelines. It is reimbursable through most employer Health Spending Accounts and is eligible for the CRA Medical Expense Tax Credit, reducing the effective out-of-pocket cost by 20 to 40 percent depending on your tax bracket and plan. Primaris can provide appropriate documentation for your reimbursement claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
An executive health assessment is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary medical evaluation establishing a detailed health baseline. At Primaris, the 3-hour assessment ($3,550) covers physician exam, fitness, nutrition, dermatology, eye exam, and advanced bloodwork.
The Primaris Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment is $3,550 as a standalone. Fees typically qualify for the CRA Medical Expense Tax Credit and are reimbursable through employer Health Spending Accounts.
Beyond standard panels, Primaris includes proteomic and metabolomic markers, advanced lipid fractionation, inflammatory markers, hormonal panels, and optional CGM metabolic assessment.
No. The Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment is available as a standalone option with no membership required. Many patients join as members after their first assessment.
Disclaimer: The content on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personal medical advice. For assessment, diagnosis, or treatment, please consult a qualified clinician.