Mesa Family Physician
APRIL 11, 2025
Visiting your doctor for a regular checkup is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy. Why Is the Checkup Important? Checkups allow your doctor to catch issues early, even before symptoms appear. It’s not just about today’s checkup. But many people aren’t sure what to talk about during these visits.
Mesa Family Physician
APRIL 24, 2025
Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?
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Annals of Family Medicine
MARCH 24, 2025
Less is known about how team-based care influences patient satisfaction and perceptions of the trade-off between continuity and access. This study assessed the preferences of family medicine patients for seeing their primary care physician (PCP) vs other team clinicians based on visit type and wait time.
Dr. Michael Bazel
APRIL 29, 2025
For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. An annual checkup for men serves as a crucial checkpoint to monitor changes in your health, update vaccinations, and discuss lifestyle habits that contribute to overall wellness.
Mesa Family Physician
MAY 8, 2025
Many chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—can be better managed or even prevented through routine checkups, lifestyle changes, and early detection strategies. A diagnostic colonoscopy is done when a patient has symptoms like rectal bleeding or abnormal test results.
Hitchcock Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Make a List of Qualities You Require in a Doctor The most important thing to remember is that your primary doctor will be responsible for all of your routine checkups and tests. If you have friends or family members who are already patients of someone, this is an excellent way to find out if they'd recommend them.
Permanente Medicine
APRIL 29, 2025
Early screening helps erase racial health disparities The study showed a significant reduction of colorectal cancer deaths among Black patients, which decreased from 52 per 100,000 in 2009 to 23.5 Deaths per 100,000 for Hispanic, white, and Asian patients decreased to 20 during the same time period.
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