Committed to meeting multiple healthcare needs for the entire family, Medical Associates of Wilkes brings a personal approach to the delivery of healthcare management, treatment and preventive services from birth through adulthood.
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At Medical Associates of Wilkes, our skills encompass the treatment and prevention of illness in children, adults and the elderly. To fulfill our goal of medical excellence, we rely on an experienced team of physicians and a caring, supportive staff of health professionals.
Acute Illness Care
Adolescent Medicine
Allergy Testing and Treatment
Blood Tests
Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)
Chronic Illness Care
Contraceptive Management
Department of Transportation (DOT) Exams/Physicals
Dermatological Care
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Employment Physicals
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flu Shots
Geriatric Care
Gynecological Care and Exams
Hearing Screening
Holter Monitoring
Immunizations
Injection Therapy
Minor Injury Treatment
Minor Surgical Procedures
Newborn Care
Pap Test
Post-Menopausal Care
Preventive Care
Pulmonary Function Test
School Physicals
Sports Physicals
Throat Cultures
Urinalysis
Vision Screening
X-ray
Allergy Testing and TreatmentAllergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to determine what substance , or allergen, may trigger an allergic response in a person. Treatment options can range from lifestyle changes to medication to immunotherapy (allergy shots). Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)A bone density test, or DEXA Scan, is a noninvasive, evaluation procedure that uses x-rays to measure bone mass or the weight of the skeleton. The amount of bone in the skeleton determines how strong it is. Bone densitometry is often used to measure bone mass in the spine, hips and arms, as these are the areas most likely to fracture when bone mass is low. Contraceptive ManagementProvides information regarding the various forms of contraception and can assist in determining which method is best for you. Department of Transportation (DOT) Exams/PhysicalsMedical examinations for individuals who drive commercial motor vehicles. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is one of the simplest and fastest procedures used to evaluate the heart. Electrodes (small, plastic patches) are placed at certain locations on the chest, arms and legs. When the electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by lead wires, the electrical activity of the heart is measured, interpreted and printed out for the physician's information and further interpretation. Employment PhysicalsEmployment physicals help employers determine proper placement of employees and reasonable accommodation of qualified applicants.
Flexible SigmoidoscopyFlexible sigmoidoscopy uses a short, lighted tube to examine the sigmoid colon and rectum. Geriatric CareAddresses the complex needs of older people, focusing on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in the elderly. Gynecological Care and ExamsThe medical specialty dealing with health of the female reproductive system. Holter MonitoringThe Holter monitor is a portable device for continuously monitoring the electrical activity of the heart for 24 hours or more. Its extended recording period is sometimes useful for observing occasional cardiac arrhythmias that would be difficult to identify in a shorter period of time. Injection TherapyInjection therapy involves using a needle and syringe to relieve pain by injecting medication into a patient's joints, soft tissues or other areas. It typically is used only when less invasive forms of treatment fail to relieve symptoms. Minor Injury TreatmentTreatment of minor injuries that do not require a trip to the emergency department. Minor Surgical ProceduresMinor surgical procedures are those that can be done in the physician's office with local anesthesia. Newborn CareTreatment received by a newborn child from the date of birth until 30 days following discharge from the hospital. Pap TestA Pap test (also called Pap smear) involves microscopic examination of cells collected from the cervix, used to detect changes that may be cancer or may lead to cancer, and to show noncancerous conditions, such as infection or inflammation. Post-Menopausal CareSpecialized care to address the different health concerns women have after menopause, such as hormonal changes, cardiovascular risks, and osteoporosis. Pulmonary Function TestA test designed to measure how well the lungs are working. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) gauge how the lungs are carrying out their tasks -- of expanding and contracting (when a person inhales and exhales) and of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently between the air (or other gases) within the lungs and the blood. Throat CulturesA throat culture is a test to detect and identify a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection in the throat.
UrinalysisA group of physical and chemical tests done on a sample of urine to check for various disorders, including those of the kidneys and urinary tract. Vision ScreeningAn eye examination which can determine vision function as well as screen for potential problems or diseases. Medical Associates of Wilkes1919 West Park Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 - Phone: (336) 651-2980 |
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