Annual Physical Examination

A physical exam checks your overall health. Your healthcare provider will evaluate the basic function of your organs, address any concerns, update your vaccinations and help you get healthy or maintain good health. Get a physical exam each year. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Stay Ahead of Health Problems Before They Start

An annual physical exam is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your long-term health. At Integral Health, we believe preventive care is just as important as treating illness. Your yearly exam gives us the opportunity to evaluate your overall health, identify potential concerns early, and develop a personalized plan to help you stay healthy for years to come.

Whether you're feeling perfectly well or have new concerns you'd like to discuss, your annual visit provides dedicated time to focus on your health.

What Is an Annual Physical?

An annual physical is a comprehensive preventive health evaluation performed by your primary care provider. During this visit, we review your medical history, assess your current health, perform a thorough physical examination, and discuss lifestyle factors that may impact your overall well-being.

Our goal is not simply to identify disease—but to prevent it whenever possible through early detection, education, and personalized care.

Most appointments take approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on your individual health needs.

What We Evaluate

Your provider performs a comprehensive assessment that may include evaluation of:

• Heart and cardiovascular health

• Lung and respiratory function

• Blood pressure and vital signs

• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat

• Skin health

• Abdomen and digestive system

• Neurologic function

• Musculoskeletal health

• Mental and emotional well-being

• Preventive screenings appropriate for your age and risk factors

When medically appropriate, breast, pelvic, genital, prostate, or other focused examinations may also be performed.

Why Annual Physicals Matter

Routine preventive visits allow us to:

• Establish your overall health baseline

• Detect medical conditions before symptoms develop

• Identify risk factors for chronic disease

• Monitor existing medical conditions

• Review medications and supplements

• Update recommended vaccinations

• Order age-appropriate screening tests

• Discuss nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and other lifestyle factors

• Answer questions and help you make informed healthcare decisions

Preventive care helps reduce the risk of serious illness and supports healthier aging.

What to Bring

To help us provide the most comprehensive care, please bring:

• A current list of medications, vitamins, and supplements

• Any medication refill requests

• Your allergy information

• Recent laboratory or imaging results, if completed elsewhere

• Home blood pressure, blood sugar, or other health logs (if applicable)

• Insurance card and photo ID

• Any paperwork for employment, school, or sports physicals

We also encourage you to bring a list of questions or health concerns you'd like to discuss.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Your visit typically includes:

Health History Review

We will discuss:

• Current medical concerns

• Past medical and surgical history

• Family medical history

• Current medications

• Allergies

• Lifestyle habits, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, tobacco, alcohol, and other health factors

Vital Signs

Our clinical team will obtain:

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate

• Respiratory rate

• Temperature

• Height and weight

• Body Mass Index (BMI)

• Oxygen saturation (when indicated)

Physical Examination

Your provider will perform a comprehensive examination, which may include:

• Listening to your heart and lungs

• Examining your ears, nose, throat, and eyes

• Checking lymph nodes

• Examining your abdomen

• Evaluating your skin

• Assessing neurologic and musculoskeletal function

• Performing additional examinations when clinically appropriate

Preventive Screenings & Laboratory Testing

Depending on your age, medical history, symptoms, and risk factors, your provider may recommend:

• Routine blood work

• Cholesterol screening

• Diabetes screening

• Thyroid testing

• Urinalysis

• Cancer screenings

• Bone health evaluation

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)

• Additional diagnostic testing when medically indicated

Any recommended testing is individualized to your specific healthcare needs.

Sports & Employment Physicals

Integral Health also provides physical examinations for:

• School sports participation

• College athletics

• Employment

• Occupational requirements

• DOT and other specialized physicals (where applicable)

Please bring any required forms to your appointment.

After Your Appointment

Before you leave, your provider will review:

• Your examination findings

• Any recommended laboratory testing or imaging

• Preventive health recommendations

• Lifestyle modifications

• Medication changes or refills

• Recommended follow-up appointments

• Specialist referrals, if needed

If additional testing is ordered, we will review your results and develop an individualized treatment plan when appropriate.

How Often Should You Have a Physical?

For most adults, we recommend an annual physical examination. Some patients with chronic medical conditions may benefit from more frequent follow-up visits based on their individual health needs.

Personalized Preventive Care

At Integral Health, we take a relationship-based approach to primary care. Your annual physical isn't simply a checklist—it's an opportunity to understand your health, address concerns early, and create a personalized plan that supports your goals and overall well-being.

Our focus is helping you stay healthy, prevent disease, and feel your best at every stage of life.