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Physicals services offered in Alpharetta and Suwanee, GA
If you need a physical to monitor your health, for immigration reasons, sports, school, or work, you can rely on Northside Primary Care, Inc, in Alpharetta and Suwanee, Georgia. Primary care specialist Aazrum Syed, MD, provides various physicals based on your needs, ensuring optimal health or detecting health concerns before they become severe. Schedule a physical today by calling the Northside Primary Care, Inc, office or booking an appointment online. Telehealth visits are also available.
Physicals Q & A
What are physicals?
Physicals at Northside Primary Care, Inc, are health evaluations that screen for common medical concerns. You should have a physical exam yearly to monitor your health, and it may be a requirement for:
- School
- Camp
- Sports teams
- Pre-employment
- Immigration (Green Card or citizenship)
Dr. Syed provides comprehensive physical exams to patients 15 and older in a compassionate, welcoming environment. She tailors the exam based on your medical history or the guidelines of the organization requiring your physical.
What happens during physicals?
You can expect the following during a physical, which often lasts about 30 minutes:
Weigh-in
Your provider weighs you, checks your height, and evaluates your body mass index (BMI) to determine your disease risk factors.
Vital signs check
A vital signs check often consists of blood pressure screening and evaluating your pulse.
Medical history review
During a medical history review, Dr. Syed asks about any past diagnoses, lifestyle habits, and medications. She also discusses symptoms you might have.
Physical exam
Dr. Syed assesses your overall health by evaluating your breathing, heartbeat, neck, throat, limbs, abdomen, and reflexes to screen for potential concerns.
Diagnostic testing
You might need vision screening, hearing screening, mental health screening, drug testing, an electrocardiogram (EKG), or spirometry (lung function testing), depending on the type of physical you require and your medical history.
If you need lab work, Northside Primary Care, Inc, offers on-site labs to save you time and money. Blood testing may include:
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
- Lipid panel
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
- HbA1C (blood glucose)
- Folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin D levels
You might also undergo a urinalysis and depression screening.
Treatment recommendations
If you’re in good health, you likely don’t need treatment. Dr. Syed may suggest lifestyle changes or medications if you have a health concern. She can also refer you to another specialist. Northside Primary Care, Inc, offers vaccinations if you’re due for them or require vaccines for school, sports, immigration, camp, travel, or work.
Paperwork
After passing a physical exam, Dr. Syed fills out any necessary physical exam form and gives you a copy for your records.
How often should I schedule physicals?
Schedule a general physical at Northside Primary Care, Inc, yearly to ensure optimal health and well-being. Your school, sports team, or employer lets you know how often to complete a physical, which is often yearly, every two years, or as a condition of your initial employment.
Schedule your next physical at Northside Primary Care, Inc, by calling the office or booking a visit online today. Telehealth services are also available.