physical exam
Family Medicine & Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician located in Houston, TX
Physical exams are the best way to stay healthy, prevent chronic diseases, and maintain optimal energy and strength over the years. At Mai Medical Clinic, dr. minh mai and dr. rodolfo mendez, performs physical exams, comprehensive screenings, and a vast range of services covering all aspects of your physical and mental health. To schedule an exam, call the office in Houston, Texas, or book an in-person or telemedicine appointment online today.
how do physical exam protect my health?
When you get regular physical exams, your Mai Medical Clinic provider can find signs of chronic diseases at an early stage. This is important because the disease is slowly but surely progressing, yet you won’t have signs alerting you to a problem at that stage.
By the time you have symptoms, it’s too late to prevent the disease because it has already reached an advanced stage.
While most people schedule yearly physical exams, you may need your exam more or less frequently. It all depends on your age, overall health, and your risk of developing serious chronic diseases.
what medical services are part of a physical exam?
Most people are familiar with the basic services provided during a physical exam. Your provider reviews your medical history, checks your weight, blood pressure, and heart rate, and completes a thorough physical exam.
But the primary care providers at Mai Medical Clinic offer more comprehensive care, providing a range of services you can choose to have depending on your unique health needs. A few examples of the services they frequently provide include:
Women’s health care (pelvic exam, breast exam, and Pap smear)
Men’s health care (testicular exam, prostate cancer screening)
Preconception planning and birth control
Menopause management
Mental health assessments
Cognitive assessments
Weight loss management
Diet and nutrition counseling
Chronic disease management
Health risk assessments
Immunizations
Depending on the results of your exam, your provider may also run bloodwork and perform other diagnostic tests.
Your physical exam also gives you time to talk about any concerns you may have, whether you feel like you’re slowing down, can’t seem to lose weight, or struggle with depression.
are health screenings part of my physical exam?
Health screenings are designed to find potential health problems before you experience symptoms. While health screening recommendations are often based on your age, the timing of your screenings should always be determined by your personal risk for developing certain diseases.
During your physical exam, your provider may perform screenings for:
Vision
Hearing
Cholesterol
Blood sugar (diabetes)
Body mass index (BMI)
Skin cancer
Hepatitis C
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Your provider also lets you know when you may need other screenings and helps you schedule the procedure. For example, you may need a mammogram, colonoscopy, or bone density test.
To schedule your next physical exam, call Mai Medical Clinic or book an appointment online today.
