Men are more likely than women to suffer from chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. But taking advantage of a men’s health program significantly reduces your risks. At Kermani Concierge Medicine, a private medical practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, experienced internist Ben Kermani, MD, offers complete men’s health care, including physical exams, preventive screenings, and immunizations. Call Kermani Concierge Medicine today to schedule a men’s health appointment.
Men’s health is an internal medicine subspecialty providing sex-specific care to people assigned male at birth. Research indicates that men are far less likely to visit the doctor than women for regular checkups and preventive screenings. As a result, they suffer more often from chronic conditions and experience worse health outcomes.
You should schedule routine men’s health checkups, even when you feel healthy. Health problems like heart disease and cancer develop slowly, so you might be at risk and not realize it.
At Kermani Concierge Medicine, Dr. Kermani offers various men’s health services, including:
A physical is a head-to-toe exam that assesses your health and well-being.
During a physical, Dr. Kermani checks your skin for unusual moles or growths, gently palpates (or presses) your abdomen to assess the size and location of your internal organs, and looks in your ears, eyes, nose, and throat. He also asks about your lifestyle, including how often you exercise, which foods you eat, and whether you use tobacco or alcohol.
Sex-specific screenings, like prostate exams, try to catch chronic conditions, like prostate cancer, when they’re easiest to treat. During a prostate exam, Dr. Kermani inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum, feeling for growths or abnormalities.
Immunizations (also called vaccines and vaccinations) train your immune system to defend your body against potentially harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria. After reviewing your medical records and completing a physical exam, Dr. Kermani develops a personalized immunization schedule.
Many men have chronic health problems like high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). A combination of regular checkups, prescription medication, and healthy lifestyle changes reduces your risk of complications and prevents the illness from getting worse.
Dr. Kermani treats most acute and chronic diseases. But if you need more specialized care, he coordinates treatment with several providers, including physical therapists, counselors, and oncologists.
Schedule a men’s health appointment at Kermani Concierge Medicine once a year. If you have a chronic condition, like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or high blood pressure (hypertension), more frequent checkups might be necessary to prevent the issue from getting worse.
Call Kermani Concierge Medicine today to schedule a men’s health appointment.