New on the blog: Annual Physicals in West Ashley: Why They're Essential for Long-Term Health
October 30, 2026 · 0:11
New on the blog Why a yearly physical matters What the visit covers, and how to prepare
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Checkups, preventive care and ongoing care for chronic conditions in West Ashley, Charleston. New patients are often able to be scheduled within a week of requesting an appointment. Schedule an appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exams and lab tests can find problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and prediabetes before symptoms develop, when changes can help prevent heart attacks and strokes or prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Yes. Younger adults focus on baseline numbers and healthy habits. From 40 to 64, heart risk, diabetes and cancer screening get more attention. At 65 and older, fall risk, medicines and memory come to the front.
Medicare covers a yearly wellness visit, a prevention-planning visit, but it does not cover a routine physical exam. Coverage rules vary, so check your own plan.
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