Women’s health checkups reduce your risk of chronic conditions and help you live healthier and more happily. At Kermani Concierge Medicine, a private medical practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, experienced internist Ben Kermani, MD, offers various women’s health services, including physical exams, Pap smears, and mammogram referrals. Call Kermani Concierge Medicine today to schedule a women’s health consultation.
Women’s health provides sex-specific care to people assigned female at birth. It uses physical exams, preventive screenings, and patient education to prolong your life and reduce your risk of common medical conditions.
Regular women’s health care is essential, even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms. Chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer tend to develop slowly, so you might not know there’s a problem until the issue has become serious.
At Kermani Concierge Medicine, Dr. Kermani offers various women’s health services, including:
A physical exam is a routine checkup that assesses your general health and well-being. During a physical, Dr. Kermani completes a head-to-toe exam. He also asks questions about your health and lifestyle, including if you’re experiencing any unusual symptoms, how often you exercise, and if you use tobacco or drink alcohol.
A Pap smear is a preventive screening that tests for cervical cancer. Dr. Kermani collects cells from your cervix during treatment and sends them to a lab for analysis. Women between 21 and 29 should schedule a Pap test every three years, and women 30 and older should schedule one every five years.
Family planning helps you prepare for (or prevent) a pregnancy. If you want to have children, Dr. Kermani helps you prepare by recommending prenatal vitamins and other healthy lifestyle changes. If you’re sexually active but don’t want to have children, Dr. Kermani recommends birth control, like an oral contraceptive or intrauterine device (IUD).
Immunizations train your immune system to identify and destroy invaders like viruses and bacteria. Staying current on your immunizations reduces your risk of contagious illnesses while protecting your loved ones and the community.
Some health problems, like cancer and diabetes, require the insight of several providers. If necessary, Dr. Kermani arranges treatments with doctors and other specialists and monitors your treatment throughout.
A mammogram is a specific X-ray that checks for breast cancer. Dr. Kermani doesn’t offer mammograms on-site, but he does refer women to radiology facilities for breast cancer screenings.
Dr. Kermani recommends scheduling a women’s health checkup once a year. More frequent appointments could be necessary if you have a chronic condition, like high blood pressure (hypertension) or thyroid disease. Dr. Kermani monitors your health at each visit and makes adjustments as needed.
Call Kermani Concierge Medicine today to schedule a women’s health checkup.