Physicals in Mt. Vernon & Centralia, IL

At Advanced Surgical Technology, an annual physical in Mt. Vernon & Centralia, IL, involves visiting your primary care provider. It includes a physical exam to determine your health status and an opportunity to address any health concerns.

A sports physical is a pre-participation physical exam that helps your provider determine if you are physically able to participate in a sport safely.

Who are the candidates for annual physicals and sports physicals?

Every person, young or old, needs an annual physical. This yearly visit allows your provider to check your vital signs and conduct a thorough examination for early detection of any health issues. Any child or adult planning to participate in a sport or start a new exercise routine can benefit from a sports physical.

What should I expect with an annual or sports physical?

Both examinations include:

Vital signs: Medical staff will check your weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate.
Medical history: Your provider will ask you about personal and family medical history, lifestyle, immunizations, etc., and give you an opportunity to address any health concerns.
Physical exam: The provider will observe your general appearance, listen to your heart and lungs, and examine your head and neck. In a sports physical, you will also have an eye exam and tests for strength and flexibility of the joints.

Why choose AST Primary Care for annual physicals and sports physicals?

We are a multidisciplinary practice that offers primary care services, as well as vascular surgery, We are a multidisciplinary practice that offers primary care services, as well as vascular surgery, general surgery, cosmetics, and aesthetics. We have an office-based lab to make services quicker and more convenient for our patients. Our mission is to provide you with the very best comprehensive care. We put YOU, our patient, first.

Insurances Accepted at Advanced Surgical Technology

We accept a wide range of insurance plans to help make your care as accessible as possible. Some of the plans we work with include:

Aetna / Aetna HMO
BCBS
Cigna
Medicare
Medicaid (IDPA)
Molina
TriCare
UnitedHealthcare

Don’t see your plan? We accept many others. Visit our Insurance and Payments page for the complete list, or call our office, and our team will gladly verify your benefits before your visit.

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