At Carson Internal Medicine, our Annual Health Assessment (AHA) goes beyond the standard check-up. This comprehensive wellness evaluation brings together advanced diagnostic testing and personalized medical insight – giving you a clear picture of your current health and a proactive plan to stay well for the future.

CHAMP Module

• Grip Strength
  • Useful for early detection of dementia, heart attack, and stroke.
• Screen for Macular Degeneration
• Hearing Testing test with audiogram at multiple frequencies and 2 different volumes
• Depression Screening
• Body Composition Testing
  • Assesses Bone and Muscle Mass
  • Fluid Retention
  • Basal Metabolic Rate
  • We use a special scale that measures weight, body mass index, percent body fat, and basal metabolic rate.

Annual “Physical” or “Wellness” Exam

• Develop Proactive Plan for Health and Wellness
• Synthesize the patient’s history, physical exam, and all of the testing to
• Develop a comprehensive wellness plan
• Address any problems which have been found or have been followed previously. 
• Head-to-toe examination and a more in-depth examination determined by the testing and history. 
• Disease Prevention and Health maintenance issues such as age-appropriate cancer screening and immunizations
• The patient and Dr. collaborate to outline a plan for all abnormal findings as well as personalized goals to achieve better health. 
• Review exercise, physical wellness, and dietary plans. 
• Individualized medication, supplement, and vitamin schedule 
• An objective review of any supplements patients take or are interested in taking based on the evidence, or lack thereof, in the medical literature. 
• Follow up plan will be established including appointments to address any new or issues identified during the evaluation. 
• Each visit concludes with a full written plan given to the patient including phone numbers for testing centers and/or referrals, timing of tests, timing of follow up.