How to find a longevity doctor in your state, in person or by telehealth
To find a longevity doctor in your state, start with your state medical board's license lookup and the AMA DoctorFinder, filter for preventive medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics or endocrinology, then cross-check longevity directories such as Find Longevity MD, The Longevity Registry, longevity.io and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM). If no one nearby fits, telehealth widens the field, as long as the physician is licensed in the state where you are physically located during each visit. BioCure Health, a physician-led longevity clinic in Fort Lauderdale, sees patients in person or by video in 47 states.
One fact shapes everything below: "longevity medicine" is not a recognized board specialty in the United States. Any clinic can put the word on its website. So the method works from the ground up. Confirm the license, check the training, then judge the practice. It works the same whether you are searching for a longevity medicine doctor in Florida, a preventive medicine physician in New York, or a healthy aging clinic in Michigan.
Step 1: Start with your state medical board and AMA DoctorFinder
Every state runs a free online license lookup through its medical board or licensing agency. Search "[your state] physician license lookup." In Florida, that lookup runs through the Department of Health. In New York, it runs through the State Education Department's Office of the Professions. In Michigan, it runs through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The lookup shows whether a license is active, when it expires, and whether the board has taken public disciplinary action.
Next, use the AMA DoctorFinder to search for physicians by location and specialty. If a doctor has practiced in more than one state, FSMB's DocInfo.org gathers license and board action information across states in one place. That matters for telehealth doctors, who often hold several licenses.
Because no official "longevity" filter exists, filter by the specialties that actually train doctors in prevention and aging:
| Specialty | Why it matters for longevity care |
|---|---|
| Preventive medicine | Formal training in disease prevention and risk reduction |
| Internal medicine or family medicine | The background of most physicians who run longevity practices |
| Geriatric medicine | Focus on function, mobility and medication safety as you age |
| Endocrinology | Hormones, thyroid, diabetes and metabolic health |
| Preventive cardiology | Cholesterol, blood pressure and plaque risk |
| Lifestyle medicine (ABLM) | Nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress; ABLM is a separate certifying board, not one of the American Board of Medical Specialties member boards |
Step 2: Use longevity directories, and know what they check
Longevity directories are the fastest way to find practices that describe themselves as longevity or healthy aging clinics. Treat them as a starting list, not a credential check. Listing criteria vary from site to site and can include self-submitted profiles or paid placement, so read each site's own explanation of how listings are chosen.
| Directory | What it offers | What to confirm yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Find Longevity MD | Longevity clinics and clinicians organized by city | License status in your state; how listings are approved |
| The Longevity Registry | A registry of longevity practitioners and clinics | Whether the listed clinician is a physician; license status |
| longevity.io specialists | A specialist directory on a longevity platform | Whether the clinician is licensed in your state for telehealth |
| ABLM | A certifying board for lifestyle medicine; its directory reflects who holds its certification | Which primary board certification the clinician also holds |
Build your list from directories, then run every name through Step 1. Two minutes on a license lookup can save you months with the wrong clinic.
Step 3: Check academic preventive and healthy aging clinics
University health systems often run preventive cardiology, geriatrics, lifestyle medicine and executive health programs. Search "[health system name] preventive medicine," "healthy aging clinic" or "executive health program." Large academic centers in Florida, New York and Michigan are a good place to start if you live near one.
The tradeoffs are real on both sides. Academic programs are more likely to bill insurance, keep specialists under one roof, and stay close to published evidence. They can also have long waitlists, may require a referral, and usually focus on disease prevention rather than hormone optimization, peptides or GLP-1 weight protocols. If you want a proactive plan built around your own lab results with frequent follow-up, a dedicated longevity practice may fit better. Many people use both.
Step 4: For telehealth, the doctor must be licensed where you are
This is the rule most people miss. With telehealth, medicine is generally considered practiced where the patient is physically located during the visit, not where the doctor sits. A physician in Florida can treat you in Michigan only if they hold a Michigan license.
That has practical consequences:
- You travel often. If you take a video visit from another state, the doctor may need a license there too. Ask how the clinic handles this.
- Licensing compacts help, but do not replace licenses. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact speeds up getting licensed in member states. The doctor still needs a license in each state.
- Some prescriptions carry extra rules. Testosterone is a controlled substance, and federal rules for prescribing controlled substances by telehealth add requirements. A good clinic explains how it stays compliant.
BioCure is licensed to treat patients in 47 states, and availability in your state is confirmed at intake. If you are unsure whether your state is covered, the team can confirm it when you reach out by phone, text or email. Patients can choose video or an in-person visit at the South Florida clinic for any appointment.
Step 5: Know what still needs to happen in person
Telehealth handles consultations, lab reviews and follow-up well. Some parts of longevity care still need a person or a machine.
| Service | Can it be done from home? | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Blood draws | Often yes | Look for in-home phlebotomy or a nearby partner lab |
| Blood pressure and vitals | Partly | A validated home cuff works for tracking; some exams need a visit |
| Imaging (ultrasound, MRI, coronary calcium scan) | No | Done at an imaging center, usually ordered by your doctor |
| DEXA scan (body composition, bone density) | No | Requires a DEXA facility |
| Procedures (PRP, stem cell, joint injections) | No | Requires an in-person clinic and evaluation |
| Medication delivery | Yes | Ships to your door from a pharmacy |
For diagnostics, BioCure offers an at-home kit with an in-home phlebotomist visit, or in-lab testing, with results in 7 to 14 days. Comprehensive male and female panels cover hormones, thyroid, lipids, metabolic and organ markers, and every result is interpreted with a specialist. Regenerative treatments such as stem cell and PRP therapy are done in person in South Florida after an evaluation that includes imaging and blood work.
Step 6: Run your shortlist through this checklist before booking
| Question to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Is the license active and unrestricted in my state? | Verifiable in two minutes on your state board's lookup |
| Which board certification does the doctor hold? | "Longevity" alone is not a credential |
| Who sees me, and who reviews my labs? | You want a physician accountable for your plan |
| Which labs come first, and how often are they repeated? | Treatment without baseline labs is a red flag |
| How does pricing work? | Ask whether consults, labs and medication are bundled or separate, and whether insurance, HSA or FSA apply |
| Can I be seen in person if needed? | Some exams and procedures cannot be done by video |
| How fast does the team respond? | Hormones and GLP-1 medications need ongoing adjustment |
| Do they explain the evidence honestly? | For example, BPC-157 research is mostly in animals so far |
Walk away from any clinic that guarantees results, prescribes before reviewing labs, or pressures you into a large prepaid package.
Where BioCure Health fits
BioCure is a fit if you want physician-led, cash-pay care that combines hormone optimization, GLP-1 weight protocols, peptide therapy and comprehensive labs, by video in 47 states or in person in South Florida. The process is straightforward: a 5 minute online intake, a $199 physician video consultation that can be credited back with a membership, diagnostics, then a custom protocol explained in a 1:1 results review. Medications from licensed compounding pharmacy partners ship to your door, typically 5 to 10 business days after consultation and testing, and follow-up is included.
BioCure is not the right fit if you need a clinic that bills insurance directly. Many patients pay with HSA or FSA funds, and BioCure provides invoices and documentation for reimbursement. You can meet the physicians, including co-founders Dr. Joaquin Rosado and Dr. Vaneza Chaple, on the team page.
Frequently asked questions
Is longevity medicine a real medical specialty?
Not as a recognized board specialty in the United States. Doctors who practice longevity care usually trained in internal, family, preventive or geriatric medicine, or endocrinology. Check the primary board certification and the state license, not the marketing label.
Can a longevity doctor in Florida treat me by telehealth if I live in New York?
Only if that doctor holds a New York medical license. Telehealth rules generally follow where you are physically located during the visit. Ask any clinic which states its physicians are licensed in before you book.
How do I check if a longevity doctor is legit?
Look up the license on your state medical board's website and on FSMB's DocInfo.org for any public board actions. Then confirm board certification and ask who reviews your labs. Be cautious of guaranteed results or treatment without testing.
Do I have to go in person for longevity blood work?
Not always. Many clinics, including BioCure, offer at-home kits with an in-home phlebotomist, or a visit to a partner lab. Imaging, DEXA scans and procedures still require an in-person facility.
Does insurance cover a longevity doctor?
It depends on the practice. Academic preventive medicine and specialist visits are often billed to insurance, while many private longevity clinics are cash pay. BioCure does not accept insurance directly, but many patients use HSA or FSA funds with the documentation BioCure provides.
How much does it cost to see a longevity doctor?
Pricing models vary: some clinics charge a membership, some bundle labs and visits, and some bill each service separately. Compare what is included, not just the headline number. At BioCure, the physician video consultation is $199 and can be credited back with a membership.
Longevity is not accidental, it is intentional, and so is choosing the doctor who guides it. Verify the license, check the training, and pick the model, local, academic or telehealth, that fits how you actually live. If you have questions about availability in your state, contact us and the team will reply within 24 hours.
Let BioCure Health lead you in the right direction. Call or text us to schedule an introductory call at 754-206-0838, your future self will thank you.