Services, Sivapriya Kumar, MD, Apollo Primary Care , Longwood, Lake Mary, Florida

Services

Blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol tests
Many cancer screenings, including mammograms and colonoscopies
Counseling on such topics as quitting smoking, losing weight, eating healthfully, treating depression, and reducing alcohol use
Emphasis on Wellness
Comprehensive Annual Physicals visits
Routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, polio, or meningitis
Counseling, screening, and vaccines to ensure healthy pregnancies
Flu shots and other vaccines

Older adults are known to be more susceptible to experience multiple serious and chronic health conditions that require special care and attention.

Geriatric care may involve:

Regular visits with increased attention and screening for chronic or serious health issues.
Regular check-ups and follow-up appointments with a geriatric specialist, particularly if there are signs of cognitive decline.
Education and discussion about how to maintain good health as we age
Discussion of adopting their life or environment to help with the impacts of aging such as using a cane or walker, or even modifications to the home to mitigate the impact of stairs, or other areas that could be risky for a fall.
Coordination of care with other specialists

Regular pap smears, as well as regular health screenings for cervical, breast, or other types of female-specific cancer
Sexual health care and education, including treatments for STDs
Screening for and management of chronic health conditions impacting women
Routine breast exams and managing breast conditions
Diagnosing and managing menstrual cycle problems
Annual pelvic exams