Physicals

Completing yearly physicals is one of the best ways to stay healthy and avoid costly medical complications. At Brunswick Medical in Brunswick, Georgia, experienced family practice experts Jeuslyn Chandler, MD, and Brenda Poythress, NP, offer physicals to patients aged 12 and older. Schedule your next physical by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What are physicals?

Physicals at Brunswick Medical are yearly checkups that evaluate your overall health and well-being. Brunswick Medical offers physicals to children 12 and older, teenagers, and adults, including geriatric patients. Attending yearly physicals is one of the best ways to stay healthy and detect medical concerns before they become severe.

What are the different types of physicals?

Brunswick Medical provides the following types of physicals:

Annual physicals

Annual physicals are generalized health exams that screen for signs of common health problems. The Brunswick Medical team offers health screenings that detect high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, and other chronic conditions. They also provide pelvic exams, Pap smears, and breast exams for women and prostate exams for men. 

Wellness checkups

Wellness exams for children and teenagers assess their overall well-being, growth, and development. They ensure your child stays healthy using a preventive care approach. 

Sports physicals

If you or your child needs a sports physical to participate in school activities, Brunswick Medical can help. The skilled team ensures you or your child is healthy enough to safely practice and play your favorite sports. They sign off on the required paperwork.

Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals

If you need a DOT physical to obtain or maintain a commercial driver’s license, rely on the Brunswick Medical licensed medical examiners. They fill out the appropriate paperwork after completing your DOT exam, which is often valid for up to two years. 

What happens during physicals?

Physical exams often consist of a medical history review, vital signs check, and medical examination. Your provider evaluates body mass index (BMI), breathing, heartbeat, eyes, throat, reflexes, growth and development in children, and more. 

Brunswick Medical offers on-site diagnostic testing, including urine tests, blood tests, heart function testing, and lung function tests. Your specialist may also complete vision and hearing screenings.

If you need treatment, such as medication management, vaccinations, weight management, joint injections, chronic disease management, or injury care, the Brunswick Medical team can help. They also provide referrals to other specialists when necessary because of complex or severe medical concerns. 

Schedule physicals yearly, as directed by your Brunswick Medical provider, or when new symptoms emerge. Call the office or request an appointment online today.