Wellness Exams in Dallas, TX
A yearly wellness exam is the appointment that catches what you can't feel yet. Dr. James Race provides thorough, unhurried preventive visits that track your health over time and address small concerns before they become large ones.
Our Approach to Wellness Exams
Why Annual Wellness Exams Matter
High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and early-stage diabetes rarely produce symptoms you would notice on your own. By the time they do, treatment is more complicated and outcomes are less predictable.
An annual exam catches these conditions while they are still easy to manage. It also builds a year-over-year record of your health, which makes it far simpler to tell the difference between a normal variation and a genuine change worth investigating.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Most wellness exams take about 45 minutes. You'll want to bring a list of your current medications and be ready to talk through any concerns, even minor ones. A typical visit includes:
- Vital signs and body measurements
- A full physical examination
- Bloodwork and age-appropriate screenings
- Review of immunizations and boosters
- A follow-up plan and referrals if needed
Benefits of Preventive Care
Patients who keep up with annual exams tend to spend less on healthcare over their lifetime, not more. Catching a problem early almost always means fewer specialists, fewer procedures, and fewer medications long-term.
Beyond the clinical numbers, there's real value in having a physician who knows your history. When something does come up, you're not starting from scratch with a stranger — and if a chronic condition is identified, we can move directly into ongoing care management without delay.
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We Answer Your Questions, So You Don't Have To Wonder
Still unsure whether it's time to book? Here are the questions patients ask most often about annual wellness exams.
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For most healthy adults, once a year is the standard recommendation. If you're managing a chronic condition, taking ongoing medication, or over 65, Dr. Race may suggest more frequent visits — typically every six months.
They overlap, but they aren't identical. A physical focuses on the hands-on examination itself. A wellness exam includes that physical, plus a broader review of your history, risk factors, screenings, immunizations, and a forward-looking prevention plan.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover one preventive wellness visit per year at no cost to you. Coverage for additional labs or screenings ordered during the visit can vary.
We recommend calling your insurer beforehand, or contacting our office — our staff can help verify your benefits.
Bring your insurance card, photo ID, a complete list of current medications and supplements with dosages, and records from any specialists you've seen recently. If you have a family history of a specific condition, jot it down — it directly affects which screenings we recommend.
If bloodwork is planned, you'll usually be asked to fast for 8 to 12 hours beforehand — water is fine. Our office will confirm this when you schedule, so you'll know before you arrive.
Dr. Race will walk you through the finding in plain language and explain what it does and doesn't mean. Depending on the result, next steps might be repeat testing, a lifestyle change, medication, or a specialist referral.
If it's an ongoing condition, we can transition you into chronic care management right away.
Plan for about 45 minutes. First-time patients establishing care should allow closer to an hour, since we'll be building your full history from the ground up.
Have a Question or Need to Schedule a Visit?
Our practice is here to support your healthcare needs. If you have questions about services, need to schedule an appointment, or would like to speak with our team.
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2909 S Hampton RoadSuite D107Dallas, TX 75224
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