Tuesday, 13 August 2013

St. Luke Sugar Land Hospital, TX

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Doctor Group is committed to excellence and compassion in caring for the entire person―body, mind and spirit. Sugar Land Doctor Group has multi-specialty clinics ranging from Cardiology, Primary Care, and Orthopedics. With so many options in choosing the right physician, here are a few reasons why St. Luke’s Sugar Land Doctor Group is the right choice for you and your family’s healthcare needs

Routine Physicals

A routine physical is an annual health check visit that lasts 30-60 minutes. During this appointment, patients can expect their physician to focus on age-appropriate preventative measures and perform the following:

    Review/update personal health history and family history
    Review/update current medications and supplements and address refill needs
    Address new health issues or acute illnesses
    Assess immunization history and administer any appropriate vaccinations
    General physical exam
    Evaluation for appropriate heath screening measures based on personal and family history
    Schedule appropriate follow-up or referrals based on new health concerns and/or chronic medical conditions

Women’s Health

A well-woman exam is an annual visit, which usually encompasses all of the components of an annual physical, but focuses on issues unique to women. This focus includes preventative screening of gynecological and breast diseases. In addition, a well-woman exam may include the following:

    Full gynecological history including a sexual history and appropriate screening for sexually transmitted infections
    Pre-pregnancy counseling and preparedness, if applicable
    Breast exam
    PAP smear
    Pelvic exam
    Age-appropriate screening measures (mammogram and bone density scan)

Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions

    Generally considered a “sick” visit, this appointment may include:

    Evaluating any new and undefined concerns or symptoms and/or follow-up on any previously diagnosed conditions
    Obtaining pertinent lab work or diagnostic imaging
    Adding or adjusting medication dosage
    Referrals to a specialist for further evaluation (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, hyper/hypothyroidism, sinus infections, urinary tract infections, back pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain and injuries)

Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions

    Management of Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions
    Medication reconciliation
    Follow up after treatment
    Referral to specialty

Weight Management

For weight management, this visit is a general health assessment, including certain body measurements (i.e., BMI, weight circumference) and relevant blood tests (i.e., cholesterol panel, fasting glucose). Thereafter, individualized weight loss goals are created as well as additional strategies for weight loss, such as weight loss programs, medical therapy, dietician consultations and referrals for bariatric procedures. Appropriate clinical follow-up will be scheduled to encourage adherence to weight loss goals for success.
Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine

This visit is generally for healthy patients to create a relationship with their primary care physician, which will subsequently allow for better coordination of care. Additionally, these visits focus on maintaining good health and ensuring appropriate and applicable health screenings are performed and up-to-date. Examples of health maintenance measures include: blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings, pap smears, mammograms, colon and prostate cancer screenings, and immunizations.
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http://www.sugarlandprimarycare.com

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