An annual baseline physical examination is the foundation of your health maintenance program
A yearly comprehensive physical is an important starting place in your journey to wellness. Physical exams are a comprehensive analysis of your health and any health issues or risks you may have.
Physicals are essential in order to develop an efficient and effective treatment plan. Laboratory tests often required for a comprehensive physical include some of the following:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Complete Metabolic Profile (CMP)
- Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT)
- Homocysteine Serum
- C-Reactive Protein
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Urinalysis
- Magnesium
- Phosphorous
- Uric Acid
- Lipid Profile
- PSA
Additional diagnostic tests or services often included in a physical exam may include the following:
- Echocardiogram
- Fiberoptic Sigmoidoscopy
- Electrocardiogram
- Hemoccult
- Metabolic Rate Assessment
- Carotid Artery Ultrasound
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Body Composition
- Spirometry with O2 Sat
- Chest X-Ray
- Audiogram
- Visual Acuity and Tonometry
- Bone Densitometry
- Mammogram
- Pap Smear
