Nicolette Davis, PA-C and Dr. David Robinson, D.O. are trained and equipped to meet many of your Gynecological needs. There's a difference between a PAP/Pelvic exam done in most Gynecologist Offices' and ours.
In Our Office we treat your PAP Smear Exam as your Complete Physical Exam PLUS PAP, Breast and Pelvic exam. IN ADDITION we examine your thyroid, heart, liver, abdomen, and lungs. We do blood work for thyroid, anemia, cholesterol, kidney and liver function.
We treat the Whole Woman.
Test
Reason
Age for Screening
Frequency
Pap Smear
Tests for changes in cervical cells and detects the human papilloma virus implemented in causing cervical cancer.
Preferably at the onset of sexual activity.
Yearly or more frequently per your physician.
Mammogram
X-ray technology that identifies changes in the breasts that cannot be felt by a manual breast exam. Decreases mortality from breast cancer.
Once between 35 and 40 then yearly after 40. If family history of breast cancer screening begins earlier.
Yearly after age 40 or more frequently per your physician.
Self Breast Exams
You know your breasts better than anyone else. You may identify a mass or skin change and bring it to your doctor’s attention.
Begins at 18.
Monthly on the last day of your period.
Rectal Exam
Checks for masses in the rectum that might be cancerous as well as identify hemorrhoids.
Begins at age 40.
Yearly after 40.
Colonoscopy
A simple and quick procedure that may prevent colon cancer with identifying and removing precancerous polyps from the colon.
Begins at 50 or earlier if a family history of colon cancer.
Every 10 years or more frequently per your physician.
DEXA Scan
Bone scan that tests the spine and hip for deterioration in density aka osteoporosis. Hip fractures carry a high mortality rate.
Menopause
Every 2 years after onset of menopause. Once a year if taking medication for osteoporosis.
