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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

Get a regular annual physical with your PCP (Primary Care Physician), get moderate physical activity at least 4-5 days per week (30 minutes), eat a healthy diet, and know your risk factors. Included in your annual physical is routine blood work that can detect diabetes before you have symptoms, such as Hemoglobin A1c.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Family Physicians of Greeley

You should know exactly how your breast tissue feels and if notice even the slightest change, you should see your PCP right away. When I hit the magic age of 40, I was informed by my PCP that I would need to get a mammogram done. A year later at my annual physical, I was told again that I needed to get it done.

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