Annual Physical Exams in Alpharetta & Cumming, GA

Preventive Care for a Healthier Future

At Metro Medical Associates, we believe that prevention is the best medicine. An annual physical exam gives our primary care team the opportunity to evaluate your overall health, detect potential issues early, and provide personalized guidance for long-term wellness.

What’s Included in an Annual Physical Exam?

Your yearly checkup is a comprehensive evaluation tailored to your age, health history, and risk factors. A typical physical includes:

  • Complete medical history review
  • Vital signs check (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight, BMI)
  • Head-to-toe physical examination
  • Laboratory testing (as needed, including cholesterol, diabetes screening, thyroid, vitamin levels, and more)
  • Immunizations and vaccination review
  • Cancer screenings (colorectal, prostate, cervical, breast, skin, and others as age-appropriate)
  • Lifestyle counseling on nutrition, exercise, and preventive care

Why Annual Physicals Are Important

Regular primary care checkups allow us to:

  • Detect chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol early
  • Monitor ongoing health concerns
  • Update necessary vaccines and screenings
  • Provide personalized guidance to improve long-term health outcomes
  • Strengthen the doctor-patient relationship for better continuity of care

Who Should Get a Yearly Checkup?

We recommend annual physical exams for adults of all ages. Even if you feel healthy, these visits help ensure that hidden conditions are caught early and preventive care stays up to date. Patients with chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease) especially benefit from regular monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Most physicals take 30–45 minutes, depending on your age, medical history, and if lab work is needed.

If blood tests (such as cholesterol or blood sugar) are ordered, your doctor may ask you to fast for 8–12 hours before your appointment. Remember to drink plenty of water before your fasting blood test. It keeps you hydrated and makes the blood draw easier.

Yes, most insurance plans cover one preventive annual physical exam per year with no out-of-pocket cost. Our team can confirm coverage with your plan.

Yes. Because testing is performed on-site, your primary care provider can review results the same day and begin treatment right away — whether that’s prescribing medication, adjusting your care plan, or referring you to a specialist.

Yes. Our clinic offers in-house lab testing for cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid, and more — often with same-day results.

Please bring a list of medications, your insurance card, and any recent test results or specialist reports to ensure a complete evaluation.

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Annual Physical Exams Near You

If you’re searching for a primary care physician for annual physical exams in Alpharetta or Cumming, GA, Metro Medical Associates is here to help. Our compassionate team provides thorough, patient-centered preventive care to help you stay healthy year after year.