S2 E24: Male Annual Physical

In this post Christmas episode of On Call with Dr. Randy, Dr Randy Hines II is going on call with Dr. Berry Pierre to discuss all things internal medicine and annual visits for males. Together, they discuss in detail about wellness visits in general, what to expect, when to go and questions to ask while there. They also tap into ways they establish a strong patient-doctor relationship, that include conversations surrounding mental health, in order to create the healthiest patients possible. What you can expect in this episode:

 

2:25 - Becoming an internal medical physician

7:25 - Annual wellness visits for men

13:50 - Age men should have a wellness visit

15:45 - Initial questions during visit

23:55 - Addressing immunizations & vaccines

31:25 - Dieting & exercising 

35:40 - Approaching mental health 

41:00 - Prostate & colon cancer screening

47:50 - Words of wisdom 

50:10 - Randy’s Random Questions

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I use it [annual wellness visit] as the most important exam of the year.” - Dr. Berry Pierre

“It's like the Super Bowl for the outpatient doctor." - Dr. Berry Pierre

"Our bodies can deal with so much, until it can't." - Dr. Berry Pierre

"Make sure to talk to your family members about your health." - Dr. Berry Pierre

"Sometimes we still have to break the mental barrier." - Dr. Berry Pierre

 

About Dr. Berry Pierre:

Dr. Berry Pierre, typically goes by “Dr. Berry” is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician and CEO of Pierre Medical Consulting. As a blogger, podcast host of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, and vlogger on DrBerryPierreTV he leverages his professional knowledge and clinical expertise to improve the wellness and quality of the people in his Lunch and Learn Community who want to live a healthier and longer life.

Through his use of interesting, fascinating and personal stories Dr. Pierre offers essential information, advice, and guidance. Dr. Pierre motto Empower Yourself For Better Health™ is the foundation he teaches amongst his Lunch and Learn Community helping them find a NEW way to learn to be more health-focused.

 

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