Preventative Care Specialist
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Shah Medical Center
Internal Medicine located in Elgin, IL
Many of the diseases that limit our quality of life are preventable. To protect your long-term health and vitality, Heena Shyamani, MD, and the team at Shah Medical Center offer comprehensive preventive care services for adults. They use advanced screening technologies to identify early signs of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases, so you can reduce your risk for potentially serious health complications. Call the office in Elgin, Illinois, to schedule a preventive care evaluation or book an appointment online today.
Preventative Care Q&A
What is preventive care?
Preventive care is an area of medicine that focuses on preventing chronic diseases and other long-term health complications. The goal of preventive care is to identify warning signs of chronic diseases early when treatment is typically most effective.
You should schedule preventive care appointments at Shah Medical Center at least once a year, even when you’re feeling well and not experiencing unusual symptoms or changes in your health. Because many diseases don’t cause symptoms in the early stages, preventive screenings are the only way to identify underlying conditions before you get sick..
What preventive care services are available?
The team at Shah Medical Center offers comprehensive adult and geriatric preventive care to keep you healthy and ensure your body is functioning optimally. A variety of preventive care services are available in-office including:
- Vaccinations
- Annual physical exams
- Blood pressure screenings
- Diabetes management
- Cholesterol screenings
- Heart disease evaluations
The physicians also have extensive geriatrics experience to prevent health complications that are common in elderly people.
What can I expect during a preventive care consultation?
During your first preventive care consultation, the team at Shah Medical Center spends time reviewing your personal and family medical history, your existing health, and any concerns you have about your physical or mental health.
You can expect to undergo a physical exam, so the team can evaluate important details about your health, such as your:
- Height
- Weight
- Blood pressure
- Body temperature
- Muscle strength
- Joint flexibility
Based on the results of your physical and your medical history, the team may request one or more diagnostic screenings for chronic diseases. They offer on-site blood work to screen for diabetes and high cholesterol, as well as screening technologies like electrocardiograms (EKGs) and echocardiograms to check for heart disease.
You can also receive updates to vaccinations that protect you from contagious diseases like measles, pneumonia, and the seasonal flu.
Additionally, the Shah Medical Center team can provide you with resources to improve your health and wellness, so you can proactively lower your risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic diseases. They can recommend dietary and lifestyle modifications to help you maintain a healthy weight and support your overall good health.
Call Shah Medical Center today to schedule a preventive care consultation or book an appointment online.
