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IMAC Medical Group
Primary Care Practice & Geriatric Care Specialists located in Newhall, CA
An annual physical exam and regular primary care visits for acute and chronic health issues are available from the experienced providers at IMAC Medical Group in Newhall, California. Raymond Dorio, MD, and the team offer comprehensive care delivered with compassion, so you get the best medical care and support for your health and well-being. To get started as a new patient or schedule a follow-up visit, call the office or use the online booking tool today.
Primary Care
What primary care services are available?
The team at IMAC Medical Group offers comprehensive primary care services for children, teens, adults, and elderly patients, including:
- Physical exams
- Blood work
- Blood pressure screenings
- Mental health services for anxiety, depression, and stress
- Arthritis diagnosis and treatment
- Treatment for illnesses and infections
- Hormone replacement therapy
As a primary care team, the group offers flexible scheduling, concierge medicine, and home visits, when needed, so you get the care you need as quickly as possible.
How often should I get a physical exam?
Dr. Dorio and the team recommend that you have a yearly physical exam to check in on your health and screen for any potential health issues before they become a major problem.
Your annual physical takes about one hour and includes an update of your medical history and symptoms as well as screening procedures for:
- Hypertension, or high blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Kidney problems
- General vision problems
- Joint pain, including arthritis
- Skin issues
- Men's and women's health concerns
Dr. Dorio is thorough and always willing to answer your questions and take time to talk with you so you don't feel rushed or overwhelmed by the process. If you need follow-up care, he explains when to come in and what to expect at your next visit.
Why would I need a follow-up visit with my doctor?
In some cases, Dr. Dorio recommends a “watch and wait" policy to determine if your symptoms improve on their own or if intervention, like prescription medication, is needed.
While you wait, he may recommend appropriate lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your symptoms, like eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, or increasing your exercise.
Other follow-up appointments involve medication management. When you begin a new medication, it can take several weeks for the medication to begin working. Dr. Dorio typically schedules a follow-up appointment with you after 2-4 weeks so he can assess how the medication is working for you.
If you need a new prescription or if new symptoms develop, Dr. Dorio recommends scheduling an appointment right away.
Set up your annual physical exam or a general primary care visit now by calling the office or booking online.
