Preventive Care

What is preventive care?

Preventive care at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, involves medical evaluations, diagnostic tests, and treatments if needed to reduce the risk of developing a chronic disease, illness, injury, or disease-related complication —- such as a heart attack, stroke, or organ failure. 

Dr. Terzian at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, offers involved, personalized care; he has more than 44 years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology.

What are the benefits of preventive care?

The advantages of choosing preventive care at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, include:

• Medical cost savings
• Early disease detection
• Prevention of severe medical problems
• Fewer bothersome symptoms
• Improved quality of life
• Fewer illnesses
• Longer life expectancy

The Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, team focuses on testing ahead of time to determine the root causes of symptoms and treat them, sometimes before you’re aware there is a problem. They want to avoid emergency room situations by fixing health problems before life-threatening complications arise.

Which preventive care options are available?

Examples of preventive care services available at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, include:

• Medically supervised weight loss
• Nutrition and exercise counseling
• Blood pressure screening
• Cholesterol screening
• Flu shots and other vaccinations
• Mammogram referrals (breast cancer screening)
• Colonoscopy referrals (colon cancer screening)
• Vision and hearing screening
• Disease screening
• Chronic disease management
• Echo testing
• Stress echo testing
• Nuclear stress testing
• Physical exams
• Ultrasounds
• Cardiac testing
• Abdominal aortic ultrasounds
• Nuclear stress testing
• Echocardiograms
• Vascular testing
• Pulse volume recording
• Nuclear medicine testing
• Nuclear medicine scans
• In-house labs, including blood work
• Vision and hearing screenings
• Medication management

Older adults have unique, age-related health concerns. To address this, Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, offers screening for arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, hearing and vision impairment, and more — and vaccinations for things like pneumonia and influenza. 

Finding the root cause of health concerns and promptly treating them can dramatically enhance your quality of life.

What happens during preventive care appointments?

Physical exams and other preventive care appointments begin with a weigh in, vital signs check, and medical history review. Dr. Terzian discusses your medications, medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms you may have.

He completes a physical exam to detect signs of a potential problem and may recommend one or more diagnostic tests to screen for health concerns. If you need treatment to manage an illness or disease, or reduce the risk of medical complications, Dr. Terzian personalizes a plan that offers the best outcome. You might be a candidate for medical weight loss, lifestyle changes, medications, or other treatments.

How often should I schedule preventive care visits?

Schedule preventive care appointments at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, yearly and anytime you develop new or unusual symptoms or have concerns about your well-being. If you have a family history of medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease, preventive care is particularly important. 

Schedule preventive care visits at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology, LLC, by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.