Annual Physical · Palm Springs Area
Annual Physical Exams for Palm Springs Patients
Palm Springs residents are about 2.9 miles up Congress Avenue from our West Palm Beach office, close enough that an annual physical fits into a lunch break for a lot of our patients from this area.
What's included in an annual physical
- A review of your health history, medications, and any symptoms you have noticed
- Vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, height, and weight
- A head-to-toe physical examination
- A conversation about preventive screenings appropriate for your age and history
- Lab work ordered when your provider recommends it
- A plan for follow-up care, referrals, or refills if you need them
Getting to us from Palm Springs
Our West Palm Beach office is about 2.9 miles from Palm Springs via Congress Avenue, a village of roughly 20,000 residents with a mix of residential neighborhoods and shopping along that same corridor. A lot of Palm Springs patients combine their visit with an errand along Congress Avenue rather than making a separate trip just for the appointment.
Weight and metabolic health as part of the visit
Dr. Shahnaz Akhter practices internal medicine at the West Palm Beach office and also sees patients for medically supervised weight management and hormone therapy. For patients who want to start that conversation, an annual physical is a natural first step — it's where weight, blood pressure, and baseline labs already get checked, so there's no need for a separate visit just to open the topic. We work with most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid; call (561) 473-9044 to confirm coverage.
Who this is for
- Adults who haven't had a check-up in over a year
- Patients interested in starting a weight-management conversation with their provider
- Anyone whose employer or insurance requires an annual wellness visit
- Patients due for age-appropriate screenings (cholesterol, cancer screenings, immunizations)
- People managing a chronic condition who also want a broader yearly check-in
- Patients establishing care with a new primary care provider
About the Palm Springs area
Palm Springs is an incorporated village of roughly 20,000 residents south of West Palm Beach, with a mix of residential neighborhoods and shopping along Congress Avenue. Our front-office staff are used to giving directions from local landmarks if you haven't been to the office before. If you're not sure which of our offices is closest to you, call and we can help you figure that out before you book.
Starting a bigger conversation at a routine visit
A physical doesn't have to be only about the checklist — it's also the visit where a provider has your full history and current numbers in front of them, which makes it a practical place to raise something like weight management or hormone therapy for the first time rather than scheduling a separate appointment to ask. Bringing it up doesn't commit you to anything beyond the conversation itself, and your provider can lay out what a next step would actually involve if you decide to pursue it.
What to bring to your first visit
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a current medication list, and any recent lab or imaging results you have from other providers. Arriving a few minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork helps your visit start on time, and same-day appointments and walk-ins are welcome if you need to be seen quickly.
How far is your office from Palm Springs?
Our West Palm Beach office is about 2.9 miles from Palm Springs via Congress Avenue. Many patients from this area combine their visit with an errand along the same corridor. Call (561) 473-9044 to check the next available opening for your annual physical.
Can I ask about weight management during my annual physical?
Yes. Dr. Akhter offers medically supervised weight management and hormone therapy alongside internal medicine, and an annual physical is a natural place to bring it up since your weight, blood pressure, and baseline labs are already part of the visit. Mention it when you schedule if you'd like extra time set aside.
What should I expect at my first physical here?
Your provider reviews your health history and medications, checks vital signs, performs a head-to-toe exam, and talks through preventive screenings appropriate for your age. Lab work can be ordered the same visit if recommended, with results reviewed at a follow-up appointment.
Why do providers recommend a physical every year even if nothing feels wrong?
Because a lot of what a physical catches — elevated blood pressure, creeping weight gain, blood sugar drifting upward — doesn't produce symptoms early on. A yearly visit is what lets a provider compare this year's numbers to last year's and catch a trend before it becomes a diagnosis.
Can I establish care here for the first time as a new patient?
Yes, new patients are welcome. Call ahead so our staff can confirm your insurance coverage and send along new-patient paperwork in advance. Most new patients from Palm Springs can be scheduled within the week, and our staff can answer other questions before your first visit.
Is hormone therapy something I can only start after a physical?
No — you can raise it at any visit, but a lot of patients find it easiest to bring up during a scheduled physical since the baseline numbers are already being checked. Call (561) 473-9044 and let our staff know you'd like to discuss it, so extra time can be planned for the conversation.
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West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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