PREVENTATIVE CARE GUIDE

More testing does not equal better health. Low-value screenings cause harm. Here is the exact schedule we use, based exclusively on Grade A and B evidence.

CORE METABOLIC BASELINE

Every adult patient in our practice establishes a baseline. This is not a "full body check." It is a targeted search for asymptomatic metabolic dysfunction.

Hydration Baseline

Adequate hydration impacts renal function tests. Calculate your daily ounces.

Common Mistakes

  • Demanding a PSA test without discussing the high rate of false positives and subsequent invasive biopsies.
  • Ignoring lipid panels until age 40 (familial hypercholesterolemia manifests early).
  • Skipping cervical cancer screening because you had the HPV vaccine.

FAQ

Why don't you offer "executive physicals" with MRIs?

Because the data shows they are harmful. Prophylactic full-body MRIs have a false-positive rate exceeding 30%. This leads to unnecessary stress, radiation from follow-up CT scans, and invasive biopsies of benign tissue.

How often should I get bloodwork?

For a healthy adult with a normal baseline, annually is sufficient. If we are actively managing a condition like hypertension or hyperlipidemia, we may draw specific markers every 3-6 months.