Medicine 3.0
What is Medicine 3.0?
Medicine 3.0 is term popularised by Dr. Peter Attia. "Medicine 3.0" looks at the patient through a preventative lens and aims to prolong their healthspan and overall wellbeing. Medicine 3.0 builds upon the concepts of Medicine 1.0 and Medicine 2.0 which focused primarily on the treatment of acute disease such as an infection, a broken bone, or a heart attack. Read more…
Medicine 3.0 Program Highlights
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Cardiovascular Disease Assessment
Cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and strokes are the top causes of death globally. With early screening and intervention, these diseases are preventable.
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Cancer Screening
Our cancer screening plans are personalized based on your individual risks and family history. We use tools like liquid biopsies, genetic testing, whole body MRI in addition to other screening tools as needed.
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Metabolic Dysfunction Testing
Many metabolic problems like insulin resistance, high cholesterol and elevated inflammatory markers can be asymptomatic for years. Early screening and management of these problems can prevent future disease progression.
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Athletic Performance Optimization
We use advanced, state-of-the-art testing like VO2 max testing, DEXA scans and RMR to allow us to better understand your body composition and cardiopulmonary fitness. A personalized plan based on data can help you track and improve your performance.
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Cognitive Health
Our team cares about your mental health and cognitive performance. We use genetic testing to assess your future risk of dementia and create a preventative plan for you based on your risk profile.
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Preventative Care Visits
Our preventative visits are built in to your care plan. This is a dedicated time to discuss and develop a preventative strategy for your health goals. Details about your four yealy preventative visits can be found here.
How can I find a Medicine 3.0 doctor?
Many Medicine 3.0 doctors operate outside of the traditional healthcare system to allow for swifter and smoother delivery of cutting-edge preventative care. A Medicine 3.0 physician should be board-certified in their respective specialty. Look for the suffix “MD” or “DO” and the words “board-certified” in your doctor’s bio. Read more…
Medicine 3.0 program at Chicago DPC
1 Preventative Health Visit Every 3 Months*
1st Visit:
Heart health, metabolic health, cancer screening, medication review.
2nd Visit:
Mental health screening, cognitive health, and diet/nutrition assessment. Continuous glucose monitor data review.
3rd Visit:
Body composition analysis (DEXA scan), physical metrics, endurance metrics, review of data from smart watches.
4th Visit:
Sexual health, screening for sleep disorders, urinary health, GI health, visual and hearing testing.