Annual Physicals, All Ages
Comprehensive Check-Ups Are Essential.
Annual physicals serve as a preventive measure, allowing our providers to assess your overall health, monitor ongoing conditions, and identify any changes that may require further attention.
Regardless of age, these exams are crucial for everyone, from children to seniors.
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At Family Medicine, PC, we prioritize personalized care and thorough assessments during your annual physical. Our goal is to ensure you and your family enjoy optimal health and well-being.
Maintain good health, prevent illness, and detect potential health issues early
With Family Medicine.
What to Expect During Your Annual Physical
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Your annual physical at Family Medicine, PC will include several key components:
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Health History Review: We will discuss your medical history, including any new symptoms, changes in medications, and updates on chronic conditions.
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Vital Signs Check: We will measure your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature to assess your basic health status.
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Physical Examination: A head-to-toe examination to check your overall physical health, including heart, lungs, abdomen, skin, and neurological functions.
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Screenings and Tests: Based on your age, sex, and health history, we may perform or recommend various screenings and tests, such as blood work, cholesterol levels, diabetes screening, and cancer screenings.
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Immunizations: We will ensure you are up-to-date on vaccinations and immunizations to protect against preventable diseases.
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Lifestyle and Wellness Counseling: Guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors that impact your health.
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Personalized Health Plan: Development of a tailored health plan based on your individual needs and health goals.
Benefits of Annual Physicals
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Early Detection: Identifying potential health issues early when they are most treatable.
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Preventive Care: Focusing on prevention and maintaining good health through proactive measures.
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Health Monitoring: Keeping track of any changes in your health status over time.
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Personalized Advice: Receiving tailored recommendations and advice to improve your overall health and well-being.
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Strong Doctor-Patient Relationship: Building a trusting relationship with your healthcare provider, which is crucial for effective and personalized care.
Contact us to schedule your annual physical and ensure you and your family are on the path to optimal wellness.
Preoperative Physicals
Are You Prepared For Your Upcoming Procedure?
Our team is dedicated to ensuring your safety and peace of mind as you navigate your surgical journey.
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Preoperative physicals are designed to identify any potential risks or complications that could arise during surgery. By thoroughly assessing your health status beforehand, we can help you and your surgical team take the necessary precautions to minimize risks and promote a smooth recovery.
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At Family Medicine, PC, we understand the importance of these evaluations and strive to provide detailed and compassionate care tailored to your individual needs.
Get safety and peace of mind.
Schedule your preoperative physical with Family Medicine.
What to Expect During Your Preoperative Physical:
Your preoperative physical at Family Medicine, PC will include several key components to ensure you are ready for surgery:
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Health History Review: We will discuss your medical history, including any chronic conditions, allergies, and previous surgeries, as well as your family health history.
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Medication Assessment: A review of your current medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements, to identify any potential interactions or adjustments needed before surgery.
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Vital Signs Check: Measurement of your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature to establish a baseline for your vital signs.
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Physical Examination: A comprehensive head-to-toe examination to assess your overall physical health and identify any issues that need to be addressed before surgery.
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Laboratory Tests and Screenings: Depending on your health status and the type of surgery, we may order blood tests, EKGs, chest X-rays, or other necessary screenings to evaluate your readiness for surgery.
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Preoperative Instructions: Clear guidance on any steps you need to take before surgery, such as fasting, medication adjustments, and lifestyle modifications.
Careful preparation. Personalized Care.
Sports Physicals
In New Mexico...
...all children are required to have a sports physical prior to participation in any athletic activity.
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A sports physical is different from your child’s routine physical exam because our providers will be specifically focusing on areas of concern or anything that might put your child at increased risk of injury by participating in sports. Any health conditions or previous injuries will be discussed so that they can be monitored or prepared for to reduce injury risk and allow your child to be cleared to participate.
At the end of the exam, our medical providers will give you signed documentation that your child has been cleared to participate in sports.
Let them play!
Sports are proven highly beneficial to a child's development. Schedule their sports physical today!
Routine Physical Exams
...give our providers an opportunity to asses if your child is developing normally and meeting all developmental milestones. Our providers address:
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vision
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hearing
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height
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weight
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posture
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eyes, ears, nose, throat
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head and scalp
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abdomen
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bones
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reflexes
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strength
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DOT Physicals
Are You a Commercial Driver?
​DOT physicals are a critical service offered by Family Medicine, PC, designed to ensure the health and safety of commercial drivers. These thorough evaluations are required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for anyone operating a commercial motor vehicle. Our experienced providers are dedicated to helping you meet these requirements and stay on the road safely.
DOT physicals assess your overall health and determine if you meet the medical standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These exams are essential for maintaining your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and ensuring that you can perform your job safely and effectively.
Convenient. Comprehensive. Compassionate.
That's the kind of care Family Medicine provides commercial drivers.
What to Expect During Your DOT Physical:
Your preoperative physical at Family Medicine, PC will include several key components to ensure you are ready for surgery:
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Health History Review: We will discuss your medical history, including any chronic conditions, allergies, and previous surgeries, as well as your family health history.
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Medication Assessment: A review of your current medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements, to identify any potential interactions or adjustments needed before surgery.
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Vital Signs Check: Measurement of your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature to establish a baseline for your vital signs.
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Physical Examination: A comprehensive head-to-toe examination to assess your overall physical health and identify any issues that need to be addressed before surgery.
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Laboratory Tests and Screenings: Depending on your health status and the type of surgery, we may order blood tests, EKGs, chest X-rays, or other necessary screenings to evaluate your readiness for surgery.
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Preoperative Instructions: Clear guidance on any steps you need to take before surgery, such as fasting, medication adjustments, and lifestyle modifications.
Benefits of DOT Physicals:
Safety Assurance: Ensuring that you are physically capable of safely operating a commercial vehicle.
Regulatory Compliance: Meeting the medical standards set by the FMCSA to maintain your CDL.
Early Detection: Identifying any potential health issues that could affect your ability to drive safely.
Peace of Mind: Providing confidence that you are in good health and fit for duty.
Professional Guidance: Receiving expert advice on maintaining your health and addressing any concerns that arise during the examination.