Foundational Health Assessment
Comprehensive annual foundation
A comprehensive assessment of your current health, major disease risks and the physical measures that support long-term health.
Duration
Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Doctor-led care · Sydney CBD
Over 40 Health Check Sydney CBD
Structured, doctor-led screening when long-term health risks begin to rise
Established 1985Last updated:
Dr Georgia WyattMedical Director, Executive Medicine
Note from the Medical Director
From your 40s onward, cardiovascular and metabolic risks often rise quietly. Structured screening at this stage allows patterns to be identified before symptoms develop.
Our over 40 health checks in Sydney CBD are doctor-led and grounded in evidence-based prevention. The focus is on meaningful risk detection, clear interpretation, and practical next steps.
Established in 1985, our approach prioritises continuity of care — tracking trends over time rather than reacting to isolated results.
Over 40 Health Check — What We Assess
An over 40 health check in Sydney CBD provides structured, doctor-led screening to detect early cardiovascular, metabolic and cancer-related risk trends before they become symptomatic.
From your 40s onward, long-term health risks begin to accelerate. Blood pressure patterns, cholesterol changes, insulin resistance and early vascular shifts can develop gradually over years. At Executive Medicine, established in 1985, our over 40 health check focuses on early detection and sensible risk reduction guided by evidence-based medicine.
Rather than relying on isolated test results, the assessment integrates medical history, physical examination and targeted investigations into a coherent overview. Lifestyle factors — including sleep quality, stress exposure, nutrition, workload and physical capacity — are reviewed alongside medical markers to clarify what is driving risk.
What we commonly assess
- Cardiovascular risk markers including cholesterol patterns, blood pressure and vascular risk signals
- Glucose regulation and insulin resistance patterns linked to metabolic syndrome and diabetes risk
- Liver and kidney function trends influenced by medications, alcohol, workload and age
- Body composition and fitness indicators associated with long-term cardiovascular health
- Cancer screening considerations aligned to age and family history
- Hormonal and life-stage changes affecting sleep, energy and recovery
- Lifestyle load including stress exposure, exercise patterns and recovery capacity
The goal is prioritisation. Results are interpreted as patterns over time rather than single numbers. Where risk is emerging, the discussion centres on what intervention is most likely to change trajectory — whether lifestyle modification, repeat monitoring, further investigation or referral.
Many patients choose a structured assessment format to support this deeper review. Foundational provides a comprehensive, doctor-led preventative assessment. Signature includes everything in Foundational, with more precise cardiorespiratory-fitness measurement and broader physiological testing. Foresight includes everything in Signature, with advanced genetic and dermatological investigations and on-site cardiac and abdominal ultrasound for the greatest depth of investigation. Compare the complete inclusions on the Individuals assessment hub.
If you are seeking a broader preventative overview, you may also review our full body health check-up. Learn more about our medical team on the Doctors page or arrange an appointment via Contact.
Why Choose Executive Medicine
Established 1985, Executive Medicine is a doctor-led clinic in Sydney CBD. Our assessments are structured, clinically interpreted, and supported by continuity of care so results are tracked and acted upon over time.
Frequently asked questions
What tests are typically included in an over 40 health check?
Testing commonly focuses on cardiovascular risk, glucose regulation, liver and kidney function, and age-appropriate cancer screening. The exact panel is tailored to your history and risk profile.
How often should I have a health check after 40?
Many patients review annually or every two years depending on risk factors and prior results. More frequent follow-up may be recommended when monitoring emerging cardiometabolic trends.
Is this different from a general GP check-up?
Yes. An over 40 health check at our clinic is structured around early risk detection and trend analysis, with a specific focus on cardiometabolic and long-term prevention rather than acute care alone.
Current assessment pathways
Choose the Right Assessment for You
Each assessment is cumulative: Signature includes everything in Foundational, and Foresight includes everything in Signature.
Signature Health Assessment
Expanded annual insight
A broader annual assessment with more precise cardiorespiratory-fitness measurement, together with additional cognitive, respiratory, hearing and hormonal-health insight.
Duration
Approximately 2.5–3 hours
Foresight Health Assessment
Our broadest preventative investigation
The most extensive assessment, combining the complete Signature assessment with advanced genetic and dermatological investigations and on-site cardiac and abdominal ultrasound for a deeper understanding of emerging health risks.
Duration
Approximately 3.5–4 hours at Executive Medicine, plus a home-based swab for genetic testing and a separate external dermatology appointment
Speak with our clinical team
If you would like help choosing an assessment or discussing your circumstances, contact Executive Medicine.