Annual Wellness Exams

Your Health, Proactively Protected

Comprehensive Annual Wellness Exams for Every Stage of Life

Your annual wellness exam is far more than a routine check-in. It’s your opportunity to catch potential health issues early, review your risk factors, update important screenings, and build a relationship with a provider who truly knows you. Prevention is always the best medicine.

What's Included in Your Annual Wellness Exam

Medical History Review

We update your complete health history, review any changes in symptoms, family history, medications, allergies, and lifestyle factors since your last visit.

Head-to-Toe Physical Examination

A thorough physical assessment including cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological, musculoskeletal, and skin evaluation.

Vital Signs & Biometric Measurements

Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, height, weight, BMI, and oxygen saturation.

Lab Work

Based on your age, sex, and risk factors, we order appropriate blood work including:

Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Fasting lipid panel (cholesterol)
Fasting blood glucose and/or Hemoglobin A1C
Thyroid function (TSH) as indicated
Vitamin D levels as indicated

Diabetes & Metabolic Screenings

Blood glucose and A1C testing
Prediabetes counseling and intervention
Urine testing — urinalysis and urine microalbumin to check for early signs of kidney involvement
Blood testing — comprehensive metabolic panel including kidney and liver function markers relevant to diabetic monitoring
Diabetic eye exam referral — we place referrals to ophthalmology for your annual dilated diabetic eye exam, which screens for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and other diabetes-related vision complications. Early detection is critical — many patients have no symptoms until significant damage has occurred
Referral to endocrinology as needed

Screenings & Referrals We Coordinate

Preventive screenings are one of the most powerful tools in medicine. Based on your age, sex, and personal and family health history, we discuss and coordinate referrals for:

Cancer Screenings

Colonoscopy (colorectal cancer screening, beginning at age 45 or earlier based on risk)
Mammogram (breast cancer screening for women, typically beginning at age 40–45)
Pap smear and HPV testing (cervical cancer screening for women)
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening (for high-risk individuals, typically current or former heavy smokers ages 50–80)
Skin cancer screening and referral to dermatology as indicated
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) discussion for men beginning at age 50, or earlier for those at elevated risk

Cardiovascular Screenings

Blood pressure monitoring and hypertension management
Cholesterol and triglyceride evaluation
EKG as clinically indicated
Referral to cardiology for further evaluation when appropriate

Diabetes & Metabolic Screenings

Blood glucose and A1C testing
Prediabetes counseling and intervention
Referral to endocrinology as needed

Bone Health

DEXA scan referral for osteoporosis screening (women 65+, and younger women or men with risk factors)

Vision & Hearing

Referral to ophthalmology for annual diabetic eye exams and routine vision care
Referral to audiology for hearing concerns

Mental Health Screenings

PHQ-9 depression screening
GAD-7 anxiety screening
Discussion of stress, sleep, and emotional wellbeing
Referral to behavioral health providers as appropriate

Immunizations

We review and update your vaccination status, including:

Annual influenza vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine (updated formulations)
Tdap / Td booster
Shingles vaccine (Shingrix, recommended at age 50+)
Pneumococcal vaccine (recommended at age 65+ or earlier for certain conditions)
Hepatitis B series if not previously completed
Additional vaccines based on travel, occupation, or risk factorsBeyond the Exam: Your Preventive Care Partnership

At the end of your visit, you leave with a clear after-visit summary that includes your results, any referrals placed, upcoming screenings due, and a personalized plan to optimize your health over the next year. We also discuss nutrition, physical activity, sleep hygiene, and any lifestyle modifications that can meaningfully reduce your long-term health risks.

Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

For Medicare patients, we offer the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) — a separate, no-cost-to-you benefit that focuses on preventive care planning, cognitive screening, fall risk assessment, and updating your personalized prevention plan. This is distinct from a comprehensive physical exam and is covered 100% by Medicare with no copay.

Book Your Annual Exam Today

Most insurance plans cover annual wellness exams at 100% — no out-of-pocket cost to you.