What Are Annual Exams?

The best offense is a strong defense. Our primary care providers want to see you when you are healthy, not just when you are sick. Annual exams, or wellness checks, are a type of preventive care performed by a physician to evaluate your overall health. During an annual exam, your physician assesses your well-being and health habits, and recommends treatment or lifestyle changes to maintain your optimal health. Visiting your primary care provider for an annual check-up allows your physician to identify and catch potential health complications before they become a concern.

Physical Exams at Telluride Regional Medical Center.

At Telluride Regional Medical Center, your primary care provider will perform a wellness check to look for signs of any health conditions that need attention. While physicals can vary from patient to patient depending on their specific health needs, they generally include:

• Vital sign check (i.e., blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, and temperature)
• Measurement of height and weight
• BMI measurement
• Review of medical history
• Abdominal exam
• Heart exam
• Lung exam
• Head and neck exam
• Neurological exam

Physical Exams for Men

A physical exam for men may include a testicular exam, prostate exam, or hernia exam. For more information about physicals, view our complete list of services.