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Schedule a Checkup With Your Primary Care Physician
Schedule a Checkup With Your Primary Care Physician
Memorial Hermann is here for you with a full range of convenient options to take charge of your health. The resources below will help you easily find a primary care physician (PCP) near you and schedule an appointment. The screening guides give you the tools that you need to talk to your PCP about which screenings are appropriate for you to stay healthy during each stage of life. With a Memorial Hermann affiliated PCP, you will also have access to your lab results and visit summaries through the Everyday Well app or online. Let us help you prioritize your health.
| Services & Screening | Age | Evidence-based Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Visit | Adults | Annually |
| Depression Screen | Adults | Annually |
| Diabetes Screen | Adults 35-70 + BMI ≥ 25 | Every 3 years |
| Cholesterol Screen | Adults 20-79 | Every 5 years |
| Obesity Screen and Counseling | Adults with BMI ≥ 30 | Annually |
| Alcohol Misuse Screen and Counseling | Adults | Annually |
| Tobacco Use Counseling | Adults | Annually |
| Cervical Cancer Screen | Women 21-65 | Every 3-5 years, ask your doctor how often you should be screened |
| Chlamydia Screen | Sexually active women | Once, or more frequently if you are at risk |
| Colorectal Cancer Screen | Adults 45-75* | Ask your doctor about screening types and intervals |
| Breast Cancer Screen | Women 40-74 | Every 1-2 years, starting at age 40 or 50, ask your doctor how often you should be screened |
| Lung Cancer Screen | Adults 50-80. Currently, or in the past, have a 20 pack-year smoking history, for 15 years. Current smoker or one who has quit within last 15 years. | Ask your doctor how often you should be screened |
| HIV Screen | Adults 15-65 or if high-risk | Once, or more often if you are at risk |
| Hepatitis C Screen | Adults 18-79 | Once |
| Vaccines: COVID-19 | Adults | Ask your doctor about the vaccine and boosters |
| Vaccines: HPV | Age 11-26 recommended; age ≥ 26 y/o shared decision-making | 2-dose series if first dose given under 15; 3-dose series if first dose given ≥ 15 |
| Vaccines: Hepatitis B | Adults at high risk: diabetics 18-59, etc. | 3-dose series if you are at high risk |
| Vaccines: Influenza | Adults | Annually |
| Vaccines: Shingles | Adults 50+ | 2-dose series |
| Vaccines: Tetanus | Adults | Tdap every 10 years |
| Services & Screening | Age | Evidence-based Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Visit | Adults | Annually |
| Depression Screen | Adults | Annually |
| Diabetes Screen | Adults 35-70 + BMI ≥ 25 | Every 3 years |
| Cholesterol Screen | Adults 20-79 | Every 5 years |
| Obesity Screen and Counselling | Adults with BMI ≥ 30 | Annually |
| Alcohol Misuse Screen and Counselling | Adults | Annually |
| Tobacco Use Counselling | Adults | Annually |
| Fall Prevention | Adults 65 and older | Annually |
| Colorectal Cancer Screen | Adults 45-75* | Ask your doctor about screening types and intervals |
| Breast Cancer Screen | Women 40-74 | Every 1-2 years, ask your doctor when you need this test |
| Cervical Cancer Screen | Women 21-65 | Every 3-5 years, ask your doctor when you need this test |
| Chlamydia Screen | Sexually active women | Once, or more frequently if you are at risk |
| Lung Cancer Screen | Adults 50-80. Currently, or in the past, have a 20 pack-year smoking history, for 15 years. Current smoker or one who has quit within last 15 years. | Ask your doctor how often you should be screened |
| Bone Density Measurement | Postmenopausal women | Ask your doctor if you need this test |
| HIV Screen | Adults 15-65 or if high-risk | Once, or more often if you are at risk |
| Hepatitis C Screen | Adults 18-79 | Once |
| Vaccines: COVID-19 | Adults | Ask your doctor about the vaccine and boosters |
| Vaccines: Influenza | Adults | Annually |
| Vaccines: Pneumonia | Adults 65 and older | Once. Talk with your doctor if you are high risk for pneumonia |
| Vaccines: Shingles | Adults 50+ | 2-dose series |
| Vaccines: Tetanus | Adults | Tdap every 10 years |
*Not usually necessary
**Self-exam
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
*Not usually necessary
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
*Not usually necessary
**After age 50
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
*Not usually necessary
For more in depth information about screenings, please download our Men's Health Screenings Checklist.
A Primary Care Physician, or PCP, can diagnosis and treat illnesses and provide preventive medicine.
Knowing which type of primary care physician (PCP) is important in finding the right care you or your family needs.
Your PCP acts as a first point of contact when you need medical attention or a referral for treatment.
Managing your health care just got easier. The Everyday Well app delivers secure, convenient access to your health information.
