An annual physical is a yearly checkup you have when you are not sick. Our family medicine providers in The Woodlands use it to review your health, update screenings and vaccines, and look for problems early.
An annual physical is also called a yearly checkup, wellness exam or routine physical. The visit looks at your overall health, even if you feel fine. Many health problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, cause no symptoms at first. A yearly visit gives your provider a chance to find them early and track changes over time.
Woodlands Primary Healthcare offers adult physicals at our clinic at 25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, in The Woodlands. For children, see our well child exam page. For school, camp and team forms, see routine and sports physicals.
Your provider asks about your current health, past illnesses and surgeries, family history, sleep, diet, physical activity, alcohol and tobacco use, and mood. Your answers help decide which tests and screenings make sense for you.
Staff measure your blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and weight. These numbers are compared with your past readings to look for changes.
The provider listens to your heart and lungs, checks your abdomen, looks at your skin, eyes, ears and throat, and checks your reflexes and joints as needed. Depending on your age and sex, the exam may include a breast or pelvic exam during a well woman visit or a men's health screening.
Your provider may order blood or urine tests. Common examples include a cholesterol panel, a blood sugar or A1C test and tests of kidney and liver function. Not everyone needs every test every year. Your provider orders what fits your age, health and history.
Your provider checks which vaccines are due, such as the yearly flu shot or a tetanus booster. See our immunizations page for more information.
The screenings you need depend on your age, sex, health history and family history. For adults at average risk, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends:
Your provider may recommend starting earlier or testing more often if you have a higher risk. Talk with your provider about which screenings are right for you.
3D mammography and ultrasound are available at our Woodlands clinic. See mammogram and ultrasound for details.
Your provider will go over your results and any next steps. Lab results can sometimes be reviewed through a telemedicine visit. If a test shows a problem, your provider will explain the options, which may include more testing, a follow-up visit or a referral to a specialist.
If your physical finds a long-term condition, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, our chronic disease management page explains how ongoing care works.
A physical is focused on prevention. If you also have a new problem, such as back pain or a rash, tell the staff when you book. Your provider may handle it during the physical or suggest a separate visit so there is enough time for both. Insurance plans can treat preventive visits and problem visits differently, so check with your plan if you have questions about your benefits. See our insurance page for the plans we work with.
Use the Book Appointment button at the top of this page or call (281) 466-4644. You can also use the Book Now button in the site menu or chat with our bilingual assistant. Our staff speaks English and Spanish. For directions, see our Woodlands location page. Annual physicals are also available at our Katy clinic.
Many adults have a checkup once a year. Your provider may suggest a different schedule based on your age and health.
It depends on which blood tests your provider orders. Ask our staff when you book so you know whether to skip eating beforehand.
No. An annual physical is a full review of your health. A sports physical focuses on clearance for a sport or activity. See our routine and sports physicals page for details.
Yes. 3D mammography and ultrasound are available at our Woodlands clinic on Budde Rd.
Yes. Let our staff know when you book. Your provider may address it during the visit or schedule a separate visit to give it enough time.
25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, The Woodlands, TX
2715 N Mason Rd, Katy, TX
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Please talk with a provider about your own health. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
