Preventative Healthcare

Preventive healthcare is your first line of defense against heart disease and other chronic conditions. At AssociatesMD, a range of preventive healthcare services are available, including screenings for cancer and cardiovascular disease. The highly skilled medical team also provides expert guidance you can use to optimize your wellness, so you can stay active and healthy for many years to come. Call the office in Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Weston, Margate, Dania Beach, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today to schedule a preventive healthcare exam or book an appointment online.

What is preventive healthcare?

Preventive healthcare takes a proactive approach to protecting your current and long-term wellness. The goals of preventive health services are to lower your risk for chronic diseases and to maximize your physical, emotional, and mental health.

Annual screenings are an essential part of a preventive health care plan and can significantly lower your risk for life-threatening complications that chronic diseases can cause. Routine screenings also give your primary care provider an opportunity to identify warning signs of disease early, so you can get the treatment you need.

AssociatesMD specializes in preventive healthcare services for adults. The experienced medical providers offer in-office screenings for a variety of conditions and work closely with you to optimize your existing health.

Which preventive care services are available?

AssociatesMD offers high-quality preventive care services, including physical exams, women’s wellness exams, and screenings for:

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Sleep apnea
• Thyroid disorders
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Depression and other mental and emotional health issues

The physicians also administer vaccines that protect against contagious diseases like chickenpox, mumps, and measles.

Additionally, the team offers preoperative clearances for cardiac and general surgery procedures. These evaluations ensure you’re healthy enough to tolerate surgery and anesthesia.

What can I expect during my preventive healthcare visit?

During your initial preventive healthcare visit, the AssociatesMD medical team reviews your personal and family medical histories to identify risk factors for certain illnesses. They also complete a physical exam to assess factors like weight, blood pressure, muscle strength, and joint flexibility.

Your provider might request bloodwork to check for conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. Women can get a Pap smear and breast exam to check for abnormalities linked to cancer.

Depending on the results of your preventive exam, the physicians can offer resources to improve your health. They specialize in nutritional counseling, medical weight loss, and other services to support your physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Follow-up visits are available to monitor your health and ensure any conditions you have are well-managed. If you need additional care for cancer or another chronic condition, the team can refer you to a specialist and collaborate with them on your treatment plan.

Call the AssociatesMD office near you today to learn more about the benefits of preventive healthcare or book a consultation online.