Preventive Medical Services

Phoenix Medical provides a full range of convenient preventive care services to keep you healthy.

At Phoenix Medical Centers, we believe that preventive medical services and healthy lifestyle choices are the keys to good health and well-being. We offer a full range of preventive services, with flexible scheduling and available transportation for your convenience.

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Preventive services keep you healthy and detect problems before they escalate. That's why we make it easy for you to access a broad range of preventive medical services. We provide convenient transportation for Medicare patients and offer physical examinations, in-house lab testing, and pharmacy services under the same roof so you can take care of your health with one simple visit.

Phoenix Medical Centers offers preventive care services that include checkups, screenings, and patient counseling. These services are used to prevent illness, disease, and health problems in patients. Detecting diseases in the early stages allows us to address the appropriate treatments.

our preventive services

Our comprehensive preventive services include the following:

Services for Women

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is the enlargement of the aorta, the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the body, at the level of the abdomen. Get your well-woman visit every year and speak to your doctor as soon as you have a concern.

Recommended for: Women over 65, especially who have smoked

Cervical Cancer Test

Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you are age 30 or older and get normal results on a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. However, get your well-woman visit every year and speak to your doctor as soon as you have a concern.

Recommended for: Women aged 21-65

Breast or Ovarian Cancer Family History

Talk with your doctor if you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Get your well-woman visit every year and speak to your doctor as soon as you have a concern.

Recommended for: Women

Folic Acid Management

Women who could become pregnant and are pregnant need folic acid. Major birth defects of a baby’s brain and spine can be prevented when a woman has enough folic acid in her body.

Recommended for: Women who could become pregnant

Bone Density Test

Get your well-woman visit every year and speak to your doctor as soon as you have a concern.

Recommended for: Women over 65, and younger women at high risk

Protection From Relationship Violence

If you think your partner might be or is abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help.

Recommended for: Women of all ages

Breast Cancer Screening

Get a mammogram every 2 years.

Recommended for: Women aged 50-74

Services for Men and Women

Colorectal Cancer Test

Talk with your doctor about options for getting tested if you are over 50 years old or have any concerns regardless of age. Colorectal cancer is located within the colon or the rectum. Speak with your doctor about getting tested especially if you have any of the following symptoms: changes in bowel habits, changes in stool consistency, blood in the stool, and abdominal discomfort.

Recommended for: Adults aged 50-75

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

If you have ever smoked, talk with your doctor about abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An AAA is the enlargement of the aorta, the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the body, at the level of the abdomen.

Recommended for: Men aged 65-75 who have ever smoked tobacco

Lung Cancer Screening

Ask the doctor about screening for lung cancer if you have a history of heavy smoking and you smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years. An example of heavy smoking is smoking 1 pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years – or 2 packs a day for 15 years.

Recommended for: Adults aged 55-80 who have smoked heavily

Aspirin Management

Talk to your doctor about taking an aspirin every day to help lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. Taking aspirin is not for everyone, so please ask your doctor before starting any medication.

Recommended for: Men aged 45-79 and women aged 55-79

Hepatitis C Test

Get tested for hepatitis C at least one time if you were born between 1945 and 1965.

Recommended for: Adults born between 1945 and 1965

Alcohol Use Prevention & Counseling

If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling.

Recommended for: Adults

Important Vaccines

Get important adult vaccines. Speak to your doctor about being up-to-date on vaccinations or if you are traveling outside of the United States.

Recommended for: Adults

HIV Test

Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk.

Recommended for: Adults

Healthy Eating

If your doctor has told you that you are at risk for heart disease or diabetes, ask about dietary counseling.

Recommended for: Adults with high cholesterol or at risk for heart disease or diabetes

Cholesterol Checkups

Have a doctor order blood-work during regular check-ups. Blood-work results can let the doctor know of underlying health issues.

Recommended for: Adults

Skin Cancer Prevention

If you have fair (pale) skin, talk to the doctor about how to reduce your risk for skin cancer.

Recommended for: Adults under 24 years old with fair skin

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis

Talk with your doctor to find out if you need to be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.

Recommended for: Adults who have had sex or are at high risk

Tobacco Cessation

If you use tobacco, ask your doctor about services to help you quit.

Recommended for: Adults who use tobacco

Depression Management

Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless.

Recommended for: Adults

Pneumonia Vaccination

Ask your doctor for a pneumonia vaccine.

Recommended for: Adults over 65 and others at high risk

Weight Management

Ask your doctor if you are at a healthy weight.

Recommended for: Adults

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

If you have high blood pressure, ask your doctor if you need to be screened for type 2 diabetes.

Recommended for: Adults with high blood pressure

Seasonal Flu Vaccine

Get a flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu.

Recommended for: Adults

Fall Prevention

If you are worried about falls, ask how exercise, physical therapy, and vitamin D supplements might help you prevent falls.

Recommended for: Adults over 65

Services for Pregnant Women

Breastfeed Your Baby

Doctors recommend exclusive breastfeeding for your baby for the first 6 months and continuing to breastfeed for at least 12 months, if possible.

You can get help with breastfeeding from a trained provider. Many health insurance plans provide access to breastfeeding supplies.

Recommended for: Pregnant women and new mothers

Healthy Pregnancy

Start prenatal care as early as possible. Don’t use tobacco or drink alcohol during pregnancy.

Your doctor will screen you for anemia, bacteria in the urine, HIV, Hepatitis B, Rh disease, and other conditions.

Recommended for: Pregnant women

Syphilis Test

Get tested for syphilis at your first prenatal doctor’s visit. Ask the doctor about prevention counseling.

Recommended for: Pregnant women

Newborn Screening

Talk to your doctor about important newborn screening tests.

Recommended for: Pregnant women

HIV Test

Protect yourself and your baby by getting tested for HIV

Recommended for: Pregnant women

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Why Us?

Phoenix Medical Centers delivers world-class care at your convenience. We provide comprehensive primary care and lab testing in our office or on-site at your Tampa Assisted Living Facility. Our outstanding medical team, in-house lab, flexible scheduling, central location, and transportation service make it easy for you to get the quality care you need.

Transportation Available

Phoenix Medical Centers offers Medicare patients convenient transportation to and from our facilities. We can accommodate people with special needs or disabilities.

24/7 On Call Assistance

At Phoenix Medical Centers, availability and fast response are our hallmarks. For non-emergency care, you can call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Bilingual Doctors & Staff

Phoenix Medical Centers works to eliminate language barriers. Our doctors, nurses, and other staff are sensitive to speakers of other languages and most are fluent in Spanish and English.

Comprehensive Healthcare Services

Phoenix Medical Centers is your one-stop primary care solution, offering comprehensive care in our office or on-site at your assisted living facility.

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Multiple Insurances

We accept 5 of the major traditional Medicare insurances, including Aetna and Wellcare. We also accept major commercial insurance services, including Cigna and others.

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20+ Years of Experience

At Phoenix Medical Centers, our award-winning, board-certified doctors and licensed staff have decades of experience. You can rest assured that you are getting the best possible care.

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Phoenix Medical Centers provides everything our patients need to help them improve their quality of life. Feel free to visit our office during business hours at 3645 W. Waters Ave. Tampa, FL 33614

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