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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Thursday
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 to 12:00
Requirements for basic physicals vary by age group. Below is a general guideline recommending preventative measures based on age. These can be scheduled through this office.
PAP Smear (Women): Every 1-3 years (after first intercourse)
Breast Exam (Women) With PAP Smear, Self Exam Monthly
Physical - Every 1-3 years
Blood work based on risk factors
HIV (AIDS) Test in High Risk Groups
Age 40-64 (the frequency of the following are increased)
Breast Exam - Yearly
Rectal Exam - Yearly
Mammogram - Every 1-2 years after age 35 for women with a positive family
history; yearly after 50
Stool Screening for Colon Cancer - Yearly after 50 (after 40 for those with
predisposing factors or a positive family history)
Bloodwork based on risk factors
Age 65 and Older (the frequency of the following are increased)
Breast Exam and Rectal - Yearly
Pap and pelvic every 3 years
Blood work and Urine cased on risk factors
Mammogram yearly
Screening Hearing & Vision
Other items you may wish to discuss with your doctor include:
Health Risk Assessment
Nutrition and Exercise Advise
Skin Examination for Cancer
Hormone Therapy after Menopause
Contraception
Osteoporosis
Aspirin Treatment to prevent Heart Disease
Routine Eye Exams for glaucoma, cataracts
Naturally, if you have special illnesses (diabetes, liver and/or kidney disease,
high blood pressure or cholesterol, etc.) the frequency of these tests will
change and your doctor will order certain special tests. Please discuss your
requirements with him.
Pullman Family Medicine - PullmanFamilyMed.com
(509) 332-3548 | After Hours: (208) 883-5036 | Fax: (509) 332-5253 | 915 NE Valley Road (Near WSU) | Pullman, WA 99163
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