Our Services


Comprehensive Physical Examination

     This is the very heart of our practice.  The CPE is essential to maintaining wellness, evaluating for early diseases following recommended periodic screening protocols, and monitoring the quality care of multiple complex medical problems.  The CPE consists of a detailed history, both personal and family; a review of medical systems; a history of any new complaints or problems; a thorough, comprehensive medical examination.  Ancillary testing and services at the CPE include:  EKG (for heart monitoring); Chest X-ray (when applicable); and urinalysis.  Blood analysis includes:  a metabolic profile (electrolytes, glucose, kidney function, liver function); lipid panel (cholesterol and component parts); complete blood count (CBC); and thyroid functions.  For men, a Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA) is included.  CPEs are sex / age appropriate.  Not all testing is necessary every year.

EKG

     12 lead Cardiac Monitor.  Results discussed with you at the time of your visit.  Additional testing may be recommended based on these results.

X-ray

     Our office has the capability to perform some limited X-rays on our patients.  Results are discussed with you at the time of your visit.  Our office reserves the right to order X-rays outside of our facility if clinically needed.

Urinalysis

     Photometric automated analysis for blood, sugar, protein, and infection.

Spirometry

     Evaluation of breathing performance, used to assess for chronic lung disease (COPD) in smokers and evaluation of asthmatics.

NMR Lipoprofile

     Advanced lipid testing that is highly useful in detecting cholesterol abnormalities that may not be seen with the regular Lipid Panel.  This may be recommended based on a variety of factors.

Blood Analysis

     A wide range of blood tests are available.  These vary from routine screening tests to complex diagnostic evaluations.  Our office uses the services of Quest Labs and Lab Corp only.

Weight Loss, Weight Management, and Exercise

     Personalized counseling regarding weight management techniques and appropriate exercise/calorie reduction programs for weight loss are available.

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