What Does An Annual Exam/Physical Include In Burbank & North Hollywood, CA?
Your board-certified family physician in Burbank, CA, Dr. Lawrence Delano Tran, recommends routine screenings to know what going on in your body and what your future medical needs may be.
Does it have to be annual?
For most adults, the answer is yes. However, for people with some chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and others, Dr. Tran may wish you to visit the office more often. Whatever your particular needs are, the "annual" examination is the mainstay of your overall wellness plan.
The elements of an annual examination/physical
Dr. Tran and his team assess many elements of health and well-being right in their Burbank office. These include:
- Vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respiration, and heart rate)
- Weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Risk factors such as age, alcohol and tobacco usage, illegal drug use, mental health (depression screening is a routine part of an examination), and dementia in the elderly
- Lipid, thyroid, and blood sugar screening
- Bone density assessment for elder women
- STD screening and counseling
- Vaccination updates and documentation
- Vision and hearing screening or referral to outside providers
- Basic cardiac screening over age 40 (in-office EKG)
Basically, Dr. Tran wishes to look at how well you are functioning on a daily basis and to minimize the risk factors of age, heredity, lifestyle, and existing medical conditions. Care plans are totally personalized and based on your perceived needs and preferences for the best quality of life.
Ask questions and raise concerns
Your annual examination appointment is the time to do it. In fact, Dr. Tran and his team encourage open, direct, and compassionate communication. Their office is your medical home. They will help you deal with chronic and acute diseases so that you, as an individual, thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally. All services are state-of-the-art, and Dr. Tran maintains professional relationships with area specialists for the best coordination of your care.