Routine health checkups can help you and your doctor manage your healthcare needs efficiently and take necessary steps for early intervention to prevent more serious medical issues. If you think you’re due for a visit with a family doctor soon, get in touch with Dr. David Yi, Dr. Paula Lansford-Seabaugh, and PA Carol Addy, PAC, and the team at Trophy Club Family Medicine in Trophy Club, TX, to schedule a health check-up.

What Is Family Medicine?

Family medicine is a branch of healthcare that deals specifically with the primary care needs of individual patients and their families, all genders, ranging in age from young children to seniors. A family doctor can provide the following services and treatments:

• Diagnosis of acute and chronic health issues.
• Ordering blood work.
• Writing prescriptions.
• Administer immunizations or vaccines.
• Provide nutritional advice and recommendations.
• Women’s health and gynecology.
• Prenatal and pediatric care (well-child visits).
• Refer patients to specialists.

The Importance of Routine Health Check-Ups

It’s prudent to visit your Trophy Club, TX, family medicine provider for regular health checkups rather than only scheduling an appointment when there is a problem or illness. Many health concerns can be caught early and managed with preventative treatments. At routine health checkups, you also have a chance to build a relationship with your physician and ask questions that can lead you to simple health solutions you may not have known were available.

What Happens at a Routine Visit?

A health checkup normally only takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on the concerns you have to address with your doctor. You’ll have your vitals taken (weight, height, blood pressure reading, and heart rate). The doctor will do a physical examination of your body and ask questions about any symptoms you’ve experienced. Existing prescriptions can be refilled or new ones written at your checkup appointment. You’ll likely be asked to provide a urine sample and visit a lab for blood testing. If you’re due for a vaccination, that will also be given at the appointment.

Schedule a Checkup Today

Make your health and wellness a priority this year. If you feel that it may be time to see a family doctor for a routine health checkup, call (817) 430-9111 to schedule a visit with Dr. David Yi, Dr. Paula Lansford-Seabaugh and PA Carol Addy, PAC, and the team at Trophy Club Family Medicine in Trophy Club, TX.