Wellness Visits

Wellness Visits services offered in Sacramento, CA


If your goal is to stay healthy with a low risk of medical problems, see the specialists at Greenhaven Family Practice in Sacramento, California. Osteopathic medicine physician Scarlett Lu, DO, offers wellness visits for men and women to optimize their health and detect possible health issues before they become serious. Call the office to schedule a wellness visit today.

Wellness Visits Q&A

What are wellness visits?

Wellness visits at Greenhaven Family Practice include medical evaluations, health screenings, diagnostic testing, and treatments when needed to help you maintain exceptional health and keep chronic disease risks low.

Dr. Lu has many years of experience and takes a holistic, conservative, patient-centered approach to caring for men and women during all life stages.

What are the benefits of routine wellness visits?

The benefits of attending routine wellness visits at Greenhaven Family Practice include a stronger immune system, improvements in chronic disease management, and early detection of illnesses and diseases. Greenhaven Family Practice specializes in preventive medicine using holistic, conservative methods whenever possible.

What happens during wellness visits?

During wellness visits at Greenhaven Family Practice, your provider weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI), and checks your vital signs. Dr. Lu reviews your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle habits, medications, and more.

 

Physical exam

She completes a physical exam to evaluate your overall health and wellness. This can include a pelvic exam and Pap test in women or a prostate exam in men.

 

Health screenings

If you’re at risk of a medical problem or have symptoms of one, Dr. Lu may suggest diagnostic testing. You might need a blood test, urine test, tissue swab, lung or heart function test, tuberculosis (TB) test, sexually transmitted disease (STD) test, allergy testing, or an imaging procedure.

 

Treatment

Greenhaven Family Practice offers vaccinations, lifestyle-change and behavioral counseling, medically supervised weight loss, dietary supplements, medication prescriptions, osteopathic manipulative treatment, and additional treatments that diminish symptoms, keep you well, or properly manage a chronic disease. 

Dr. Lu takes a conservative, holistic approach to care and only prescribes medications as a last resort. She follows up with you as needed to keep you as healthy as possible.

How often should I schedule wellness visits?

Schedule wellness visits at Greenhaven Family Practice every year to maintain exceptional health. Don’t hesitate to call Dr. Lu if you have questions, develop new or unusual symptoms, or become ill. She takes as much time as you need and you never feel rushed.

To schedule wellness visits at Greenhaven Family Practice, call the office today.