Routine preventive medicine checkups are vital to staying healthy and living a long life. At Candid Primary Care in Coppell, Texas, board-certified internal medicine doctor and primary care specialist Monsur Ali, DO, offers a full suite of preventive medicine services to adults. Sex-specific screenings, immunizations, and good nutrition can help you look and feel your best. Call the office today to request a preventive medicine consultation, or make your appointment online.
request an appointmentWhat is preventive medicine?
Preventive medicine is an internal medicine subspecialty that emphasizes healthy living and routine doctor’s visits. Instead of diagnosing and treating health problems after they arise, preventive medicine tries to stop them from happening in the first place.
At Candid Primary Care, Dr. Ali uses preventive medicine to catch potentially serious health problems in the early stages of development. He also educates patients on age-appropriate cancer screenings, lab tests, and healthy lifestyle practices.
What does preventive medicine involve?
At Candid Primary Care, Dr. Ali offers various preventive medicine services, including:
Cardiovascular disease prevention
Cardiovascular disease prevention uses healthy lifestyle changes, prescription medication, and screening procedures, like electrocardiograms, to monitor your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, but there are plenty of ways to reduce your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other similar problems.
Cancer prevention
Cancer prevention uses sex-specific screenings, like Pap tests, mammograms, or prostate exams, to catch cancer early on when it’s easiest to treat. Dr. Ali regularly partners with oncologists to develop personalized cancer treatment plans.
Diabetes screening and prevention
Diabetes screening and prevention focuses on identifying and treating high blood sugar. At Candid Primary Care, Dr. Ali diagnoses and treats all types of diabetes, including prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
On-site laboratory testing
Laboratory tests analyze samples of your blood, urine, or saliva to gain insights into your health. At Candid Primary Care, there’s an on-site laboratory. Patients can access various tests, including bloodwork, urinalysis, and COVID-19 testing.
Immunizations
Immunizations, or vaccines, protect your immune system from invaders like viruses and bacteria. No vaccine is 100% effective, but getting immunized can reduce your risk of serious side effects and hospitalization.
How often should I schedule a preventive medicine visit?
Dr. Ali recommends that everyone schedule a preventive medicine checkup once a year. It’s important to visit Candid Primary Care annually, even if you feel healthy. Many chronic health problems, like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, don’t present obvious side effects. Regular visits to Dr. Ali can alert you early on and prevent them from worsening.
Call Candid Primary Care today to explore the benefits of preventive medicine, or make your appointment online.