Annual Physical & Wellness Exam

ANNUAL PHYSICAL & WELLNESS EXAM

Annual Physical Exam in Illinois — Physician-Led, Thorough, and Built Around You

Most annual physicals last 12 minutes. A nurse takes your blood pressure, a physician glances at basic labs, tells you everything looks normal, and you leave feeling exactly the same as when you walked in — with no real answers and no clear plan.

That is not preventive care. That is a checkbox.

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At Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, your annual physical and wellness exam is a 30 to 60-minute, physician-led evaluation designed to give you a complete, honest, and clinically detailed picture of your health — including the underlying risk factors that most routine checkups never catch. Every lab is reviewed by Dr. Ali and explained to you in plain language. Every concern you bring gets addressed. And every physical becomes the foundation of a personalized health plan built specifically for your body.

Same-day physical exam appointments are available for members. Affordable annual physicals without insurance are available through the Sina Medical Direct Primary Care membership.

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The Problem

Why Most Annual Physicals Fail to Protect Your Health

Annual physicals are supposed to be the cornerstone of preventive medicine. In practice, they have become one of the most underdelivered promises in healthcare.

Common reasons routine checkups fail patients:

Appointments last 10 to 15 minutes — not enough time to discuss more than one or two concerns

Basic lab panels miss the metabolic, hormonal, and cardiovascular risk markers that actually matter

Physicians order the same standard panel every year regardless of age, risk, or symptoms

Testosterone levels in men are rarely tested unless specifically requested

Insulin resistance develops for years before it appears on a standard glucose test

Blood pressure and cholesterol are noted but not connected to a larger metabolic picture

No time is spent on nutrition, sleep, stress, or lifestyle — the factors that drive most chronic disease

Patients who report fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, or low energy are told their labs are normal — without investigation into why they do not feel normal

The result is that patients leave their annual physical with no real information about where their health is heading — only a confirmation that today's numbers are within normal range. By the time a diagnosis arrives, the risk has been building silently for years.

Meet Dr. Ali

Dr. Ali's expertise in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine means your annual physical is evaluated through three clinical lenses simultaneously — comprehensive disease screening, metabolic and weight-related risk, and evidence-based lifestyle medicine.

She does not simply review whether your numbers fall within a reference range. She evaluates what your numbers mean in the context of your age, your symptoms, your family history, and your long-term health trajectory.

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What Is Included in Your Annual Physical at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care

Your annual physical and wellness exam is included in your monthly membership with no copay and no additional fees. Everything below is part of your visit.

Physical Examination

Vital signs — blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation
Height, weight, and BMI assessment
Head, neck, and lymph node examination
Cardiovascular and pulmonary examination
Abdominal examination
Musculoskeletal assessment
Neurological screening
Skin examination and lesion assessment
Vision and hearing screening when indicated

Annual Blood Work and Lab Review

Complete metabolic panel (CMP) — kidney function, liver function, electrolytes, blood sugar
Complete blood count (CBC) — red cells, white cells, platelets
Lipid panel — total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
Hemoglobin A1c — blood sugar control over the prior three months
Fasting glucose and insulin — insulin resistance screening
Thyroid function (TSH, Free T4, Free T3 when indicated)
Vitamin D, B12, folate — deficiency screening
Full hormone panel when clinically indicated
Advanced cardiovascular markers when appropriate — hsCRP, homocysteine, Lp(a)

Cancer Screening Coordination

Pap smear and cervical cancer screening — in-office when due
PSA screening for men at appropriate ages
Colorectal cancer screening referral and coordination
Mammogram referral for women over 40 or with family history
Skin assessment and referral when suspicious lesions identified

Preventive Screenings

Blood pressure monitoring and hypertension risk assessment
Cardiovascular disease risk calculation
Diabetes and prediabetes risk evaluation
Osteoporosis risk assessment and bone density referral coordination
Depression and anxiety screening
Sleep disorder assessment

Type-Specific Physicals

Gynecological exam — for female patients
Pre-operative physical — prior to elective surgery
Sports physical — for patients age 16 and older
School physical — for patients age 16 and older
Work physical and occupational health clearance
Return-to-work clearance documentation

Personalized Preventive Health Plan

At the conclusion of your annual physical, Dr. Ali builds a written, personalized preventive health plan summarizing your findings, your risk factors, your screening schedule, and the clinical priorities for your health in the coming year. You leave with a plan — not just a printout.

Labs are available at 70 to 90 percent off retail pricing — annual blood work at Sina costs a fraction of what standard labs charge.

How the Annual Physical Process Works at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care

Book Your Annual Physical Schedule your appointment by text, phone, or through the patient portal. Same-day physical exam appointments are available for members when scheduling allows. Most annual physicals are scheduled in advance to allow Dr. Ali to review your history and customize your lab panel before your visit.

Pre-Visit Lab Work For most annual physicals, Dr. Ali orders your lab panel before your appointment so results are ready to review during your visit. Labs are drawn at a partner facility at 70 to 90 percent off retail pricing.

Comprehensive Physical Examination Your 30 to 60-minute appointment includes a thorough physical examination, review of all lab results, discussion of every health concern you bring, and a clear explanation of every finding in plain language.

Personalized Preventive Health Plan Based on your physical and labs, Dr. Ali builds a personalized plan addressing your specific risk factors, recommended screening intervals, lifestyle priorities, and any early interventions indicated by your results.

Ongoing Physician Access and Follow-Up Your annual physical is the starting point — not the end point — of your preventive care. Dr. Ali is available by direct text and telehealth between appointments, and any concerning findings from your physical are addressed immediately rather than waiting for your next annual visit.

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Results You Can Expect

Patients who receive regular annual physicals at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care — with the clinical depth and follow-through that the program delivers — consistently experience:

Early detection of hypertension, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and hormonal imbalance before they become irreversible diagnoses

Cardiovascular risk identified and addressed years before symptoms develop

Cancer screening completed on schedule — including coordination that traditional care often delays

Metabolic conditions caught and reversed when identified early

Hormone-related symptoms recognized, tested, and treated rather than dismissed as normal aging

Long-term confidence in a health trajectory supported by regular, thorough physician oversight

Fewer emergency care visits as chronic conditions are caught and managed proactively

Measurable year-over-year improvement in key health markers when interventions are implemented

The goal of an annual physical is not a clean bill of health today. It is protection of your health for the next decade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer same-day physical exam appointments?

Same-day physical exam appointments are available for members based on scheduling availability. Contact Dr. Ali directly to confirm same-day availability.

Can I get a physical exam without insurance?

Yes. Sina Medical Direct Primary Care does not require insurance for any service. Your annual physical is included in your membership. Labs are available at 70 to 90 percent off retail pricing without insurance.

What annual blood work is included?

Your lab panel is customized to your age, sex, symptoms, and risk factors. Standard panels include metabolic, lipid, thyroid, CBC, blood sugar, HbA1c, and vitamin screening. Advanced cardiovascular and hormonal markers are added when clinically indicated.

Do you offer sports physicals, work physicals, and school physicals?

Yes. Sports physicals, work physicals, school physicals (age 16 and older), pre-operative physicals, and gynecological exams are all included in your membership at no additional cost.

How is this different from a routine checkup at a traditional primary care office?

Standard physicals last 10 to 15 minutes and include basic lab panels. At Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, your annual physical is 30 to 60 minutes with advanced screening, a personalized preventive plan, same-day lab review, and direct physician access for follow-up — all included in your membership with no copay.

How affordable is an annual physical at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care?

Your annual physical is included in your membership for less than $100 per month. Labs are 70 to 90 percent off retail pricing. There are no copays or separate charges for any physical type included in the membership.

Can I receive wellness visit follow-up virtually?

Yes. Lab result reviews, preventive health plan discussions, medication management, and follow-up after your in-person physical are all available through secure telehealth for patients anywhere in Illinois.

Do I need to fast before my annual physical?

For most comprehensive lab panels including fasting glucose and lipid panels, fasting for 8 to 12 hours before your lab draw is recommended. Dr. Ali will provide specific instructions when ordering your pre-visit labs.

What ages do you see for annual physicals?

Sina Medical Direct Primary Care provides annual physicals and wellness exams for patients age 16 and older across Illinois.

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Medically Reviewed by Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD Triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine Last updated: July 2026

What's Covered

Everything Included In Your Membership

One flat monthly membership covers comprehensive care across every category below — with no copays, no hidden fees, and direct access to Dr. Ali.

Unlimited same-day and next-day visits
Telehealth across Illinois
Direct text and call access to Dr. Ali
Annual physicals and preventive care
Acute and urgent care (flu, UTI, strep, rash, ear infections)
Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, COPD, sleep apnea)
Women's health: HRT, menopause care, Pap smears, breast exams
Men's health: testosterone, preventive care, cardiovascular health
GLP-1 prescriptions (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide)
Medical weight loss management
Labs at wholesale cost (70 to 90 percent off retail)
Generic medications at cost
Specialist referral coordination

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