You can schedule annual physicals today at Germantown Primary Care Associates

Keep you and your family healthy by scheduling annual physicals

Your medical provider performs annual physicals to evaluate your overall health.  The National Institutes of Health recommend healthy individuals undergo annual physicals at least once per year.  During annual physicals, your medical provider will check for several things, including diseases and other health conditions.  They will also ask you about your diet and exercise routine.  They will also check blood pressure and cholesterol and blood sugar levels. 

How to prepare for physicals

AS you prepare for annual physicals, gather all the necessary information.  You should include any medications you are currently taking and any results from recent medical tests.  Also, write down any symptoms or pain you may be experiencing.  If you are seeing any other medical providers or specialists, provide their names and contact information.  Be sure to dress comfortably because you will undress for the exam.

Performing annual physicals

Before you see a doctor or other medical provider, a nurse will typically ask you about your medical history.  Be honest and be sure to tell them about any symptoms, allergies, or surgeries.   When you meet with the medical provider who is performing your annual physical, they will usually begin annual physicals by checking for unusual marks or growths.  Next, they will evaluate the abdomen and other organs.  While they do this they will look for location, consistency, size, texture and tenderness of the organs. They will also check height, weight, and temperature.  The medical providers at Germantown Primary Care Associates perform annual physicals every day and will be happy to perform yours.