A Periodic Physical Exam Can Help You Stay Healthy in Orlando, FL

Physical Exam Orlando FL

An important component of a preventive health care plan, a routine physical exam focuses on keeping you well. Rather than waiting until you have a medical problem, you meet your doctor regularly to confirm that you’re still in good health or catch any health-related issues early. Most people have an annual physical exam, which is performed during a separate wellness visit that is unrelated to a specific illness or injury.

What Is Included in a Physical Exam?

The goal of a wellness visit is to provide you and your doctor with an update on your overall health. After discussing any changes to your personal and family medical history, your doctor will check your:

Vital signs, including your body weight, pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and breathing rate
Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Gastrointestinal system
Musculoskeletal system
Mental awareness, motor function, balance, and reflexes
Skin and lymph nodes
Immunization record
Medications

Your doctor may also order one or more lab tests, such as a urinalysis or blood test, and ask about your physical activity, diet, stress level, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. The discussion will center on ways to improve your health through positive lifestyle changes and healthy decision-making. Be honest—your doctor will not judge you, and clear communication will help you work together toward the best possible outcome.

Your Wellness Partner in Orlando

Are you already a member of Optimum Direct Care? If so, your membership in our direct primary care practice provides a strong foundation for your good health, and one essential building block of that foundation is a yearly physical exam. To learn more or inquire about membership, contact us today.

“My husband and I were in search of a new physician when my neighbor mentioned that we should meet Dr Toni Muzzinigro who was a “Direct Primary Care” physician. We were not familiar with the term and were very intrigued. We made an initial appointment with her and learned so many things that we didn’t think existed anymore. Her main focus is on the patient and not the insurance companies! When she doesn’t have to worry about the bureaucracy and red tape of insurance companies, she has so much more time to listen to the patient and come up with a truly great level of care. The patient comes first and foremost. Our initial appointment was so thorough. She wanted to know every aspect of our past records. I felt like she really cared about us and her main goal was to keep us as healthy as possible. During our annual appointments, Dr. Muzzi schedules enough time to go over every concern you may have. Her explanations of test results are very thorough, and she is very knowledgeable of up to date medical breakthroughs. There have been some times during the year that we needed a doctor’s advice quickly. She is available to us basically 24/7. You can get in touch with her via phone, text, or video conferencing. Many things can be handled in a quick and timely manner. However, if there is a need to see her personally, getting in to see her doesn’t take weeks. Usually, you can make an appointment the very next day. How comforting is it to know that your doctor is always available to you and truly cares about your wellbeing! That is worth its weight in gold! Her staff are an added bonus! They run the office efficiently and take care of any other needs we may have. Another great advantage is that Dr. Muzzi has a network of specialists, labs, and resources available to us and at a discounted rate and free generic prescriptions. Personally, we like the fact that someone can help us navigate the medical system and direct us in the right direction. I simply can’t say enough. Dr. Muzzi has become our doctor as well as a good friend. She will always have our best interest at heart and her main goal is to provide the highest level of care. We are so thankful to have found Dr. Muzzi and Optimum Direct Care.”
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