Next Health · Choosing a longevity practice
Longevity Clinics Compared
Next Health, Fountain Life, Human Longevity and Biograph: a practical comparison of testing, physician involvement and ongoing care.
By Next Health · Sources checked November 4, 2026
Start with the care you need
A longevity clinic may combine medical assessment, laboratory testing, imaging and ongoing care. The right choice depends on the clinician involved, the tests included, access to follow-up and whether therapies are appropriate for you—not a universal ranking.
This guide is published by Next Health, one of the practices compared. It summarizes official provider pages, not an independent clinical evaluation. Offerings may change or vary by clinic and membership. Ask each provider to confirm inclusions, costs and medical eligibility.
Four practices, five questions
| What to compare | Next Health | Fountain Life | Human Longevity | Biograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician involvement | Physician-founded practice; testing includes provider review. | Describes physician-led care and physician review of diagnostic insights. | Describes assessments guided by clinical teams and physicians. | Describes an initial physician consultation and a one-to-one results review. |
| Imaging | Full-body MRI is described in the Executive Physical. Confirm arrangements with the clinic. | Describes advanced imaging and full-body diagnostics; confirm the membership protocol. | Lists full-body and brain MRI, cardiac imaging, CT calcium scoring, DEXA and echocardiography. | Lists whole-body MRI and cardiac and lung imaging assessments; inclusion depends on the offering. |
| Laboratory & genetic testing | Baseline: 50+ biomarkers. Core and Executive packages add expanded panels and in-office assessment. | Describes extensive diagnostic data collection. Confirm exact panels and genetic-testing inclusion. | Describes whole-genome sequencing and 120+ blood biomarkers; confirm package inclusion. | Lists advanced blood testing and hereditary-disease screening. Data-point totals are not biomarker counts. |
| Therapies & ongoing care | Published services include IV therapy, hormone care, peptides, TPE and EBOO; medical eligibility and availability vary. | Describes personalized recommendations, monitoring and restorative therapeutics; confirm the local therapy menu. | Describes personalized treatment plans and proactive care. Confirm which therapies are delivered at the clinic. | Describes individualized guidance, nutrition and exercise consultations, and ongoing clinical support. |
| Location access | Multiple locations; directory distinguishes open and coming-soon clinics. | Physical centers listed in its locations directory. | Lists San Diego and South San Francisco clinics. | Clinic-visit model; confirm current addresses and appointment availability directly. |
The Next Health approach
Founded by Darshan Shah, MD, Next Health combines precision testing and comprehensive provider review with a broad menu of physician-supervised therapies. Baseline testing covers 50+ biomarkers; Core and Executive Physicals provide additional testing and assessment.
Tests are not interchangeable, and more data does not by itself establish better care. Ask your provider which assessment and follow-up fit your medical history and goals.
Questions before you enroll
- Who reviews my results, and how much one-to-one time is included?
- Which tests are included, and where is imaging performed?
- What follow-up, referrals and result access are included?
- Which therapies are offered locally, and how is eligibility assessed?
- What is the total cost, including optional tests and ongoing care?
Official sources
Fountain Life
Biograph
General information only, not medical advice. No clinical outcomes or superiority are inferred from this comparison.
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