Overview
Annual physical exams are a vital component of healthy living,
especially as you age, which is when health issues or concerns with your body’s
primary functions are more likely to occur. Patients in Germantown, MD and
Montgomery County, as well as the surrounding area can go to their local
primary care clinic for this important exam, as well as many other medical services.
Exam
The annual physical entails an exam and vaccinations. During the
exam, your doctor will check your vital signs and organs, as well as your
joints and glands. Your doctor may also ask you about your lifestyle and
medical history, or have you complete a questionnaire. Lab tests may be
required depending on the results of your physical exam, or answers, which
could include testing for: anemia, cholesterol, STDs, tuberculosis, and thyroid
problems.
Vaccinations
The other portion of the annual physical exam is vaccinations. If
you can, it is best practice to bring documentation of your prior immunizations
when visiting a clinic for the first time, so that staff has an idea of which
shots you may be missing. In addition to the standard vaccinations, shots for yellow
fever and other travel-related viruses are offered, as well as TB testing, flu
vaccinations, and allergy shots.
Your Clinic
Germantown Primary Care has seen thousands of patients over the
past two decades throughout Germantown, Hyattstown, Gaithersburg, and
Montgomery County. The Chief Medical Officer of Germantown Primary Care
Associates has been Dr. Manbir Takhar since 2012. She has a passion for using
her expertise to better the lives of her patients.
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