Preventative Care Specialist

What is preventive care?

Preventive care describes a variety of health care services that focus on reducing your risk for chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Dr. Isaac offers a variety of in-office preventive care services for children and adults including:

• Vaccines
• Blood testing
• Routine screenings
• Well-woman exams
• Physical exams

The goals of these preventive care services are to identify potential health issues in the earliest stages, so Dr. Isaac can help you treat them more effectively. He can also provide recommendations and resources that help you improve your overall physical and mental health, so you can enjoy a long and healthy life.

What are the benefits of preventive health care?

Many chronic health conditions that affect your quality of life are preventable. To reduce your risk factors for these conditions, Dr. Isaac works closely with you to identify potential risk factors in the earliest stages, when treatment is generally most effective.

Preventive health care services including physical exams are also a great way for Dr. Isaac to monitor and track changes in your health from one visit to the next. He can help you stay on top of health issues, so you can avoid long-term complications and the expense of treating conditions in their advanced states. 

What happens during a preventive care appointment?

A preventive care appointment typically starts with a review of your medical history and a comprehensive physical exam.

Dr. Isaac assesses how well you’re functioning physically and mentally. He can also recommend preventive screenings based on your age to identify early warnings signs of chronic diseases and disorders like:

• Obesity
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Screenings for children can identify behavioral disorders, developmental issues, and chronic diseases like diabetes.

In both adults and children, Dr. Isaac can screen for mental health issues like depression and anxiety. He can also discuss lifestyle factors that increase your risk for health complications, such as excessive alcohol use, drug use, and smoking.

During a well-woman exam, Dr. Isaac focuses on identifying issues like cervical cancer and breast cancer before you start having symptoms. He can also address health concerns that are unique to women such as irregular bleeding and menopause. You can also explore your options for birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

To schedule a preventive care consultation, call Isaac Medical Group or schedule a consultation online today.