Other Services

We offer the most up-to-date treatments for these and many other conditions including:

• Allergies
• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Cough/Cold/Flu/Sore throat
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Ear infections
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol
• Kidney disease
• Minor injuries
• Obesity
• Postpartum depression
• Skin conditions
• Sports injuries
• Sprains/bumps/bruises
• Substance abuse
• Urinary tract infections

We provide a variety of diagnostic and treatment options including:

• Acute care
• Health risk assessments
• Healthy lifestyle counseling
• Immunizations
• Medication management
• Preventative care
• Routine checkups
• Screening tests

USCIS Green Card Physical Examination, I-693,  is the essential process during your green card application. 

If you are applying for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident, use I-693 to establish that you are not inadmissible to the United States on health-related grounds.

If you are filing Form I-485, and if you are required to submit a Form I-693 or partial Form I-693 (such as the Vaccination Record), you must submit it with your Form I-485. Otherwise, your Form I-485 may be rejected.  For more information about Form I-693 requirements, visit www.uscis.gov/i-693

At your convenience, we kindly request that you give our office a call for any prescription refill needs you may have. Our team is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and ensuring that your medications are readily available when you need them. We understand the importance of timely and accurate prescription refills, which is why we urge you to contact us as soon as you are able. Whether you need a refill for a chronic condition or a short-term medication, we are here to help. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about your prescriptions. Thank you for choosing our office for your healthcare needs.

Sports physicals are different from the typical well-child checkup because their goal is to be sure your child can safely enjoy sports without risking harm to their body.

• Ensure your child is prepared for vigorous physical activity
• Gather information on your child’s health and development
• Watch for potential warning signs of serious illness
• Meet the requirements of your child’s school, camp, or sports team
• Identify possible risk factors with a certain sport
• Receive advice on avoiding injuries

Regular physicals are an important part of preventative pediatric care. Getting your child an sports physical gives the doctor the opportunity to examine your child, evaluate their health and fitness, and determine whether or not they are prepared for sports or school activities.

Annual physicals however, even when not required by a certain organization, should be a part of your child’s ongoing healthcare because they also provide an important opportunity to discuss your child’s development and any concerns you may have.

Sports Physicals FAQs

What is a sports physical?

Every child or teen in Texas who wants to play in a sport or engage in other school activities like cheerleading must have a sports physical or a preparticipation physical examination. They also need a sports physical to clear them to return to their activities if they suffer an injury or become ill during the season.

The purpose of a sports physical is to be sure your child can safely participate in sports. Suddenly starting high-intensity workouts and engaging in competitive sports can quickly aggravate a pre-existing problem or lead to a preventable injury when an exam discovers potential problems.

Although a sports physical may find a problem that prevents your child from participating, in most cases, the examination results guide decisions. The exam reveals problems that we can treat before your child starts a sport, and shows if your child needs extra training to get in shape to safely participate.
 

Why is a child’s medical history important?

Children and parents use a medical history form to provide information about:

• Chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy
• Hospitalizations or surgeries
• Past injuries such as concussions, sprains, or fractures
• Problems with dizziness, chest pain, or breathing during exercise
• Medications and supplements
• Allergies
• Family history of serious illnesses

A complete medical history helps your doctor determine if your child has a condition that sports activities might aggravate.

How is a sports physical exam different from an annual checkup?

The physical exam for sports participation has a different focus than a wellness exam. During a sports physical, a pediatrician evaluates your child’s musculoskeletal health, assessing bones, muscles, and joints for flexibility, strength, and signs of overuse injuries or stress.

Their doctor carefully examines concerns that could reappear during sports activities, such as previous fractures, sprains, concussions, skin infections, a past history of pain or dizziness, and chronic health conditions.

An existing condition doesn’t always prevent a child from playing sports, but it may mean that they need help to accommodate their activity.

If your child has asthma, for example, they may need a different inhaler or need to learn to use their inhaler shortly before they start their warmups to prevent an exercise-induced asthma attack.

If your child needs any type of physical, call our office or schedule an appointment online.

In order to facilitate a productive relationship between the patient, primary care provider, and specialist, it is typically essential for us to conduct an initial assessment at our office before making a referral. This step enables us to furnish the specialist with comprehensive and current information regarding the child's health condition, as well as details about their recent physical examination. Additionally, this allows us the opportunity to potentially consult with the specialist via phone while the patient is present in our office, especially if the health concern requires urgent intervention. Patients consistently derive advantages from the constructive collaboration between primary care providers and specialists.

We can offer you nutritional consultation for your diabetes managment and weight loss need

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination must be conducted by a licensed "medical examiner" listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry.  The term includes, but is not limited to, doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of osteopathy (DO), physician assistants (PA), advanced practice nurses (APN), and doctors of chiropractic (DC).
 

A DOT physical exam is valid for up to 24 months. The medical examiner may also issue a medical examiner's certificate for less than 24 months when it is desirable to monitor a condition, such as high blood pressure.