What Is an Annual Physical?

This service is available to members of the practice.

As part of this MDVIP-affiliated Internal Medicine Practice, patients receive a detailed annual wellness assessment that includes labs, in-office testing, lifestyle and nutrition counseling, health maintenance advice, and cardiovascular risk assessment. This physical is performed by Dr. Babe.

As a participant in MDVIP, a national network of primary care physicians, our practice devotes more time to fewer patients, allowing us to personally address concerns and conditions when treatment is needed. Contact our Ann Arbor, MI staff to schedule an appointment and learn more about our personalized medical practice and annual membership. Aesthetic services do not require a membership.

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What Happens During an Annual Physical?

The preliminary visit of the MDVIP wellness exam is a one-hour session with our nurse, Sara, who performs in-office testing and draws fasting labs. This includes body composition analysis, electrocardiogram, lung function assessment, strength testing, hearing evaluation, and cardiovascular risk assessment with fasting blood testing.

The second stage of the physical usually takes place about two weeks later, once all results are available. This visit includes a full review of your current health concerns, chronic medical conditions, medications, supplements, diet, and exercise habits; a complete physical exam as appropriate; ensuring routine health maintenance such as vaccinations or cancer screenings are up to date; and creating a personalized plan to maintain or improve quality of life and address medical concerns.

What Are the Benefits of an Annual Physical?

Preventive healthcare is important for maintaining optimal health and helping individuals in Ann Arbor, MI live healthier, more fulfilled lives. Annual physical exams at Laura E. Babe, MD, PLC support the early detection of potential health issues and provide additional proactive benefits, including health prevention through lifestyle guidance, keeping health records updated, monitoring changes in the body over time, addressing mental health through discussion and early intervention, and offering education and counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise, and stress management.