Typically, you should visit Dr. Elizabeth Biggers or Dr. Joel Biggers from Biggers Family Medicine, serving Brandon, FL, and the nearby region, at least once every three years if you're under 50, though feel free to see us more often if you desire. And if you're 50 or over, we advise you to visit once per year. These visits are essential for keeping you healthy. So what can you expect at your first well visit?
Filling Out Paperwork
While this isn't the most exciting part of an appointment, it's an essential component that allows a physician from our practice to easily get to know you. We use this information to tailor a care plan, especially for you and to do it with your health and medical history in mind.
Talking To a Doctor
At your first appointment, you can expect to speak with one of our practitioners. We want to get to know you. This is a time when we ask to better understand your health and goals. We'll ask about your sleep habits and other similar areas of your health. This is also a prime time for you to consult with us over any questions you have.
Physical Examination
Part of your appointment will include a physical examination. Through this assessment, we can get an understanding of your pain points/problematic areas as well as your overall health. We'll take your vitals and may recommend further testing based on your health.
Patient Education
When you're here for your first visit, we'll provide you with ample patient education. Our goal is to give you all the resources you need to take care of your health in the best manner possible, potentially warding off health issues in the future. This includes giving you lifestyle advice.
Vaccinations
Visiting our Brandon, FL, family medicine doctor allows you to get updated on your vaccinations and ensure you have protection against sicknesses that could cause long-term problems or serious complications.
Monitoring Health Conditions
If you have any chronic health conditions, we'll ask you if you're currently experiencing any symptoms. We may conduct further testing to better understand how you're faring. Based on our findings, we may recommend altering your current plan to better manage your condition. Biggers Family Medicine, serving Brandon, FL, and the neighboring communities, recommends you regularly visit a family medicine doctor to stay on top of your health and remain healthy and happy for as long as possible. Our Dr. Biggers and Dr. Biggers are both compassionate about helping patients determine and meet goals and better their health and well-being.