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Discussion in 'General Discussions - USA & Canada' started by chaaral, Feb 3, 2010.

  1. Pavarun

    Pavarun Silver IL'ite

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    I too get my gyn appt by ob-gyn, and for the rest (bloodwork triglycerides etc) I have an Internal medicine specialist. My internal medicine doctor is a female, but I would have no problem even if it were a male. My ob-gyn practice has three doctors, one of whom is a male, but I have never felt uncomfortable, he is extremely professional.

    I do pap smears every year, it is a little uncomfortable but my insurance covers it, so why not?
     
  2. chaaral

    chaaral Silver IL'ite

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    Hi Pavarun,
    Thanks, i am going to try it like what uhave said. But found out my insurance covers physical once in 2yrs :( and after certain number of visits (sick or well visits) i need to pay higher copay etc, insurance companies trying to make money in all sort of ways.
    In dh's physical he checked vit D level too, which we have never done before. he also checked all others too like B12 etc. my prev doc just checked sugar and chol. thats it.

    Did any one's doc checks vit D level too?
     
  3. gokusha

    gokusha IL Hall of Fame

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    Yes, my physician did Vit D along with other routines.
     
  4. sabithag

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    Hi All,

    can anyone please tell me whether pelvic exam,pap smear tests and urine tests are included in a physical exam.

    thanks,
    sabitha.
     
  5. sunj

    sunj New IL'ite

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    yes, they are included in US. I don't know abt in India.
     

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