Physicals

Physicals are routine medical check-ups that assess your health and establish a baseline for your well-being. At Su Clinica Medical Group in San Bernardino, California, Jose de la Llana, MD, and the highly skilled team perform physicals for annual exams, school, sports, and work. The primary, general, and chronic care management practice features providers fluent in English and Spanish, making medical services more accessible to the diverse community. Call the office today or book your physical using the online scheduling tool.

Why are physicals necessary?

Physicals are exams used to assess your health. Providers perform physicals to screen for health issues, diagnose diseases, and monitor your health over time.

Su Clinica Medical Group is a primary, general, and chronic care management practice dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate medical services for the diverse community it serves. The team performs physicals to better understand your health and create individualized wellness plans. 

The bilingual providers make physical exams more accessible to the Hispanic and Latino community. That is especially important for Spanish-speaking older adults who need specialized senior care to manage their health. 

What happens during physicals?

No physical exam is exactly the same. The specifics of your physical at Su Clinica Medical Group depends on the reason for your visit, your age, your current health concerns, and your medical history.

Most physicals include the following:

• Measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature 
• Check of weight and height
• Evaluation of skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat

Your physical may also include labs to screen for health issues or monitor chronic diseases. Su Clinica Medical Group offers in-office lab draws and testing for your convenience.

What are the types of physicals?

Su Clinica Medical Group performs annual, sports, school, and work physicals. 

Annual physicals

Annual physicals are thorough evaluations of your total health. These exams assess your current health and risk of future problems. 

Sports physicals

Sports physicals are required by most sports organizations. The purpose of this physical is to ensure there are no underlying health issues that may put you at risk of injury. 

School physicals 

You may need a school physical before starting a new school. The purpose of the school physical is to ensure you’re in good overall health and are up-to-date on your vaccinations.

Work physicals

Work physicals focus on ensuring you can safely perform the duties of your job. These physicals also provide your employer with information that may help them create a work environment that keeps you healthy and safe. 

Department of Transportation (DOT) exams aren’t available at Su Clinica Medical Group.

Call Su Clinica Medical Group today or schedule your physical online.