Physical Exams Specialist

Seven Corners Medical Center

Internal Medicine & Primary Care Practice located in Falls Church, VA

One of the best ways to protect your wellness is by having regular physical examinations by a qualified provider. George Sopko, MD, MPH, and Anu George, MD, of Seven Corners Medical Center in Falls Church, Virginia, offer a variety of comprehensive physicals. Whether you need a general annual physical or a specialized immigration physical, they can help. To schedule your physical, call the office or book an appointment online.

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Physical Exams Q & A

What is a physical?

A physical is an overall assessment of your health performed by your primary care provider. A regular, comprehensive physical exam helps to establish a lifetime of wellness and nurture trust in your healthcare provider. The exam and screenings performed at these checkups can also prevent acute and chronic diseases.

During a physical, Dr. George or Dr. Sopko take time to:

Update your health record
Monitor your chronic health problems
Assess you for symptoms of acute illness
Identify your increased health risks
Update your immunizations
Evaluate your current medication list
Educate and answer any questions you may have
Encourage healthy habits
Create and update your holistic plan of care

If your employer, sports organization, insurance company, or the government requires you to have a physical, your provider adapts your exam to meet their requirements. They also complete any necessary paperwork.

What are some kinds of physicals?

Seven Corners Medical Center offers a variety of physical exams, including annual, school, and sports physicals, as well as insurance physicals. Job-related exams, such as pre-employment physicals and disability-benefits physicals are also provided.

Dr. George also offers immigration physicals and Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, which each requires specific types of assessments and detailed reporting.

What happens during a physical?

During your physical, your provider collects valuable information regarding your health by:

Taking your vital signs
Recording your weight and height
Collecting urine for urinalysis
Collecting blood for routine laboratory testing
Assessing each of your body systems
Evaluating your mental health
Asking questions about current health habits
Answering any questions or concerns you may have
Making changes to your medications and treatment plan

Depending on their findings, your provider may order follow-up testing, including specialized bloodwork, diagnostic studies, cancer screenings, or an EKG.

How does my provider assess each body system?

During a physical exam, your provider gets a complete picture of your wellness by assessing each primary body system.

A system assessment includes:

Checking your skin for infection or wounds
Looking inside your nose, mouth, and ears
Testing your vision and hearing
Listening to your heart, lungs, and digestive system sounds
Feeling the abdomen and skin
Testing your reflexes, coordination, and balance
Monitoring blood flow in your extremities
Checking for any signs of poor circulation
Evaluating your coordination and muscle movement
Assessing your mental and emotional health

Physicals are tailored for your age, gender, and health history. In addition to a regular assessment, men receive a prostate check and get prostate-related blood work and women receive a breast and pelvic exam.

After your physical, your provider discusses any findings, makes adjustments to your plan of care, orders further testing or treatments, and encourages lifestyle changes that may benefit your overall health.

To schedule your physical and create a plan for your ongoing wellness, call the office or schedule an appointment online with Seven Corners Medical Center today.

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