What are physical exams?
Physical exams are annual, comprehensive wellness evaluations performed by highly trained physicians. Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, staff members offer executive physical exams, as well as women’s wellness exams, men’s health exams, and well-child visits for kids ages 12 and older. Physical exams help you and your family stay as healthy as possible.
What should I expect during physical exams?
When you arrive at Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, for a physical exam, you can expect the following:
Vital signs check/medical history review
Friendly staff members assess your weight, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. They discuss your medical history, including medications you may take, family history of disease, symptoms you might have, and your lifestyle.
Physical examination
The providers also complete a comprehensive physical examination. They evaluate your vision, hearing, throat, heartbeat, breathing, reflexes, abdomen, and more. When needed, your physician completes a pelvic examination for women (with a Pap test) or a prostate exam for men.
Diagnostic testing
Your personal physician may recommend you undergo urine testing, asthma or allergy tests, blood testing, bone scans, or electrocardiograms to assess heart function. Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, offers a state-of-the-art laboratory testing and can evaluate your metabolism, immune system, nutritional status, allergies, and inflammation.
What happens after a physical exam?
After physical exams, your doctor lets you know if you have a medical condition requiring treatment. On the day of the exam, they provide a thorough discussion of your results with a detailed action plan.
Your specialist gives you a written guide to take home with you. You might make diet or exercise changes, take dietary supplements or prescription medications, follow a medical weight loss plan, undergo hormone therapy, or continue on with healthy lifestyle habits. The Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, team can follow up with you virtually via televisit as needed.
If you require a work, sports, or school physical, your provider can sign off on the physical exam paperwork.
If you or a family member is due for an annual physical exam, call the Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, office or book an appointment online today.
