Annual Check up and Physical Exam.

1. Gather Medical History: Compile your complete medical history, including any past surgeries, hospitalizations, allergies, and chronic conditions. Also, note any hereditary diseases in your family that may be relevant.
2. List Current Medications: Create a list of all medications you are currently taking, including dosages and reasons for taking them. This should encompass prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements.
3. Document Health Concerns: Write down any current health issues or symptoms you are experiencing. This can help your doctor address specific concerns during the visit.
4. Review Lifestyle Habits: Reflect on your lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and substance use. Be prepared to discuss these with your healthcare provider.
5. Know What to Expect: Familiarize yourself with the typical components of an annual physical exam, which include:
   • Vital sign checks (heart rate, blood pressure)
   • Blood tests 
   • Physical examination (heart and lung function, abdominal checks, etc)
   • Potential screenings based on age and gender (e.g., cholesterol levels, cancer screenings)
6. Insurance Verification: Check with your health insurance provider to understand what aspects of the exam are covered to avoid unexpected costs.
7. Schedule Appropriately: Book your appointment in advance, especially if fasting is required for blood tests (usually 10 hours prior). 
8. Prepare Questions: Write down any questions or concerns you want to discuss with your doctor to ensure you cover everything during your appointment

Several blood tests are typically performed during an annual physical examination:

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC): This test measures various components of your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It provides information about your overall health, potential infections, and blood disorders.
2. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): This test evaluates liver and kidney function, electrolyte levels, and blood glucose. It offers insights into your body’s metabolism and organ function.
3. Lipid Panel: This test checks cholesterol levels.
4. Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C): This test assesses your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months and can help screen for diabetes
5. Thyroid Function Tests:  to evaluate thyroid health and metabolism.

The specific tests ordered may vary based on your age, gender, risk factors, and overall health status. Your healthcare provider will determine which tests are most appropriate for you during your annual physical

Other optional tests that may or may not be covered by your insurance:

1. Vitamin D and B12 Levels: These tests check for essential nutrient deficiencies that can impact overall health
2. Inflammatory Markers: Tests like High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) may be included to assess general inflammation in the body
3. Reproductive Hormones: For women, tests may include Estradiol, Progesterone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). For men, Testosterone levels may be checked
4. The most common STDs tested for during routine screenings are:
    1.Chlamydia: Typically tested using a urine sample or swab of the affected area
    2. Gonorrhea: Usually screened with a urine test or swab, often in conjunction with chlamydia testing
    3. HIV: Tested through a blood sample.
    4. Syphilis: Tested through blood sample.
    5. Hepatitis B and C: Screened through blood tests, especially for pregnant women and those at higher risk.
    6. HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Often detected during Pap smears for women.
    7. Herpes: May be tested using a blood sample or swab of a sore, if present.
    8. Trichomoniasis: Usually diagnosed with a urine test or swab.

The specific tests performed may vary based on factors such as age, gender, sexual activity, and risk factors. It’s important to discuss your individual needs with a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate STD screening for your situation

Several cancer screening  tests may be performed during an annual physical, depending on individual risk factors and age. The most common cancer screening tests include:

1. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test: This test measures PSA levels in the blood and can help detect prostate cancer in men.
2. Pap smear: routine screening procedure for women that collects cells from the cervix to detect abnormal cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer
3. Complete Blood Count (CBC): While not specifically a cancer test, it can sometimes detect leukemia or other blood-related cancers.
4. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): This test includes liver and kidney function tests, which can sometimes indicate certain types of cancer.
5. Tumor marker tests: These are specialized blood tests designed to detect specific proteins or chemicals associated with certain cancers. However, they are not routinely done in annual physicals unless there’s a specific concern

Yes, some of the blood work does require fasting for 8-10 hours prior to exam. Drinking water is ok and does not affect results.

Your results will be released to your online portal account automatically. If your results are normal, continue to follow up with your provider as instructed at your appointment. If your results are abnormal, we recommend scheduling appointment to discuss results with provider in more detail and discuss further evaluation and treatment.

Appointments are 30 minutes

Dr. Jason Wang, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. At Bellaire Primary Care, each patient will be treated with personalized care and treatment plans. Whether you want to be healthier, shred some weights, or want to look and feel younger, Dr. Wang can help you achieve those goals.

We accept most PPO insurances. See our list of accepted insurances for more details. Please call our office (281) 973-0024 to confirm we take your insurance before your visit