Regular checkups with your family medicine provider in Cypress, TX should be a part of your routine health care. Dr. Janette Nguyen and Dr. Hoan Ngo of Premier NW Houston Medical Group provide healthcare services for every member of the family from the youngest to the oldest.
Probably the most difficult decision you will need to make is whether your infant should be seen by a pediatrician or a family care physician. Both types of doctors are qualified to care for your child. If your child has any special needs you may want to choose a pediatrician but if you have a family doctor that you see yourself and are comfortable with that is a good option.
Infants and Children
For the first two years of your child's life, they will be growing at amazing rates. They will also be getting most of the vaccinations that will keep them safe for years to come. The regular checkups that they get can affect their health for the rest of their lives. In these two years, there will be many visits, after that for the most part, it will be once a year for well visits.
Adults
Your regular yearly visit with your family medicine doctor in Cypress, TX is the time to check your vital signs, do a blood and urine test, and schedule a mammogram, and a pap smear for women. The best way to maintain a healthy body is to take care of it. Your doctor will be able to compare your weight and other vitals with last year. Any things that need to be changed in your lifestyle can be discussed, and it can save your life if any abnormalities are uncovered.
The Elderly
After age 55 you will begin to notice changes. Your family doctor will talk to you about getting vaccinations for pneumonia and for shingles. These can help to protect you from these conditions. At this point, you will need to get a bone density test to make sure your bones are healthy. Part of a yearly exam for a senior is checking your mental health. There are special questions that are asked about your happiness and any memory or mobility issues you may be having. Falls are the biggest risk to the aging population and your doctor will ask you if you have had a fall and recommend exercises.
A family medical provider can provide care for your entire life and your entire family.
Contact Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Ngo of Premier NW Houston Medical Group. They provide Family Medicine in Cypress, TX. To make an appointment call (281) 758-1022 or reach out through our website.