Advocating for Physical Examinations in Texas

Dr. Nehme Alkarra and Dr. Xiao Li see patients daily for physical exams at All Care Medical Group in Dickinson, and Texas City, TX. Our doctors are experienced, skilled, licensed, and board-certified. Our doctors want to discuss why you need a physical exam.

Why You Should Consider Getting an Annual Physical Exam

All Care Medical Group in Dickinson, and Texas City, TX, say there are benefits to getting physical exams. Some insurance companies/Medicare/employers recommend you to schedule this exam. A physical exam is the perfect time when our professionals can target potential health problems such as high blood pressure, lung disease, or diabetes. These conditions can hide symptoms until the disease gains a foothold and causes issues. 

Early detection of chronic disease processes means earlier treatment and a higher success rate in eliminating the disease and its complications. Our doctors make recommendations to you that help you keep on track with excellent health. As you age, chronic conditions have a higher risk of surfacing and causing complications. We can discover these at an annual physical. 

If you are younger, like in your 20-30 range, you may come for a physical every two years if you are in tip-top shape. As you age, we may recommend you come every six months for a medication review and physical if you have a chronic illness or are on medications.

Our doctors may do the following during your annual physical exam, depending on your age and medical history.

• Blood pressure/temperature/pulse/oxygen level/height/weight/heart rate/lung sounds/carotid sounds
• Review recent health history
• Review medications
• Head-to-toe exam
• Exam of lymph nodes
• Ear exam
• Oral exam
• Skin assessment
• Edema/swelling in the body
• Breast exam/pelvic exam may refer to OB/GYN
• May inquire about body systems like chest pain/shortness of breath/urine color, frequency/unusual skin eruptions like moles/bowel routine, color, frequency, amount, constipation, diarrhea
• Sexual Health
• Prostate exam
• Order blood work
• Substance Abuse
• Home environment
• Family History
• Family structure/caregiver for a parent/child or marriage problems
• Available resource referrals
• Overall wellness/physically/mentally
• Review needed vaccinations/flu/shingles/COVID/pneumonia
• Referrals

Our doctors like to keep you in the loop about your health and wellness, and this is the only way to ensure you get the healthcare you deserve to live your life to its fullest in the best possible shape long-term.

Family Doctors in Dickinson and Texas City Await Your Call Today

If you seek quality, top-notch family doctors in Dickinson, and Texas City, TX, call Dr. Alkarra and Dr. Li at (832) 738-1710 and schedule your family's physical exams.

Our esteemed doctors are eager to meet with you and provide quality healthcare for you and your family. They make sure they keep on top of your health with annual physicals.