Annual Physical

An annual physical provides a more complete picture of your health beyond how you may be feeling day to day. Through a combination of physical examination, blood work, lab testing, health screenings, and a review of your medical history, your doctor can identify changes that may require attention and establish a clearer picture of your overall health.

As part of preventive care at Concierge Wellness Center, your annual physical is tailored to your health history, age, risk factors, and individual medical needs. Testing and screening recommendations may vary from patient to patient, helping your doctor make informed recommendations for the year ahead.

Annual physicals are typically completed in two visits: the Pre-Physical and the Complete Physical Exam.

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What to expect at a Pre-Physical‍

We typically schedule these in the morning depending on the individual’s schedule.

1. Fasting Blood Draw

• 10 hours of fasting: no food or colored beverages (coffee, juice, soda, tea, etc.)
• Highly recommend drinking plenty of water
• Coffee, juice, water, and/or snacks are provided at the clinic after the blood draw

2. EKG

• Wear comfortable clothing
• Bras must be removed in order to access the chest for lead placement (covers will be provided)
• Do not apply any lotions, creams, or oils the morning of the appointment
• Chest hair must be shaved prior to the appointment

3. Ankle Brachial Index (Ankle Doppler Ultrasound). This is done to monitor the blood flow in both legs

• Wear comfortable clothing (i.e., shorts, leggings, sweats, t-shirts). For shoes, we recommend items easy to remove (i.e., flip-flops, sandals, slip-on shoes)

4. Full Body Composition Scan. For accurate results, patients are asked to remove clothing except under garments

The recommended undergarments for these scans are:

Women

• sports bras
• comfortable underwear
• biker shorts
• leggings

Men

• briefs
• boxer briefs

5. Spirometry. To test lung function.

6. Full Body Ultrasound Screening

7. Questionnaire

For the questionnaire, the patient will need to know their own medical history, prevcentative screening, and the dates of their:

• Last colonoscopy
• Last eye exam
• Last PAP smear
• Last mammogram
• Last bone scan
• Most recent immunizations

Complete Physical Exam

After completing your pre-physical testing, you'll return for your comprehensive annual physical. During this visit, your doctor will perform a thorough examination, review your blood work, lab testing, and screening results, discuss any changes or concerns, and identify appropriate next steps for your preventive care.

We recommend patients:

• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Prepare any questions or concerns to discuss with the physician.

Next/Following Appointments

Follow-up blood work (depending on results), sick visits as needed, standard medication follow-ups, and more. The provider will discuss the details with the patient in person.