The Importance of Annual Exams

The Importance of Annual Exams

From acute to chronic health concerns, Dr. Deana Al-Khateeb, your primary care physician at Ridgeview Internal Medicine, has you covered. At our office in Woodbridge, VA, we emphasize the importance of annual women's health screenings, for they prove a time for blood pressure checks, immunization schedule updates, and cardiovascular disease screenings.

You're not a set of numbers

Don't think of your annual exam as just a measurement of medical variables: it's so much more. When you visit our Woodbridge office, you can discuss women's health issues as they pertain to you personally. Whether you are in your child-bearing years or post-menopausal, your physical, emotional, and mental health needs vary. Accordingly, our physician will partner with you in preventive, personalized care that will keep you in the best possible well-being.

What an annual exam includes

When you see your doctor, she will review your medical history and discuss any changes. Dr. Al-Khateeb will take your vital signs, height, and weight.

She will also update your immunizations and order screening tests as needed (mammograms, colonoscopies, bone density, EKG, and lung function as examples). Additionally, she orders blood work to include metabolic screening tests for blood sugar/cholesterol levels, thyroid function, blood count, and more.

Expect a simple examination of muscular strength, reflexes, abdomen, lymph nodes, and issues with the ear, nose, and throat. She will ask you about your last vision and dental examinations, and if you are over 50, she may refer you for a hearing test.

Finally, your annual physical is the opportunity for you to discuss any recurring or pressing health concerns—including mental and sexual health issues. Depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and more are all problems that your physician can help you find professional help with.

Call us today

If it's time for your annual exam, please contact Ridgeview Internal Medicine for a convenient women's health appointment. Dial (703) 494-4116 today.


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