Many of us only visit the doctor when we feel sick. However, staying healthy requires a proactive approach to your wellness. At Texas Primary & Pediatric Care, we believe preventive care is the foundation of a long, vibrant life.
Our team, including Dr. Amit Bajaj, provides personalized care to patients in Irving, TX and Celina, TX. We design your annual physical around your unique health history and goals.
In the past, a checkup meant a standard head-to-toe exam and a long list of routine blood tests. Today, the focus has shifted to personalized, evidence-based screenings. The Society of General Internal Medicine advises against routine, unguided blood chemistry panels for healthy, asymptomatic adults.
Standard blood panels on healthy adults often show minor, harmless abnormalities. These false positives can cause unnecessary worry and lead to extra, invasive testing. Instead, we customize your labs and diagnostics tests to target your specific risks.
Your visit is the perfect time to screen for conditions that are easy to miss. For example, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for anxiety in adults aged 64 or younger. We use simple, standard questionnaires during your adult primary care visit to catch these concerns early.
We also focus on age-appropriate cancer screenings. The USPSTF recommends that asymptomatic adults aged 45 to 64 start colorectal cancer screenings. You can choose between convenient, yearly home-based stool tests or a colonoscopy every 10 years.
If you manage ongoing health issues, we integrate these screenings into your chronic disease management plan. This ensures we monitor both your physical and mental well-being.
You might wonder if you truly need a checkup every single year. The Society of General Internal Medicine notes that healthy, low-risk adults are unlikely to benefit from a checkup every year.
However, the right schedule depends entirely on your personal health profile. If you manage chronic conditions or need regular vaccinations, yearly visits are highly beneficial. We help you establish a personalized schedule that fits your life and health needs.
Taking charge of your health starts with a simple conversation. Whether you are due for a routine checkup or need to address specific health concerns, our team is here to support you. Please schedule a visit at our Irving or Celina office today.
