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Home / Longevity / Healthy Aging / 5 Types Of Doctors You Should See Once A Year

5 Types Of Doctors You Should See Once A Year

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Visits to the doctor’s office can be a drain. For some, scheduling an appointment and actually showing up to said appointment can cause a bunch of anxiety due to fear and worry. The possibility that something may be wrong is exactly why many people refuse to see doctors and specialists and would rather “not know”. As understandable as it might be to not want to see a doctor because of worry, it’s also very dangerous and could cause a setback to your current and future health. This doesn’t only apply to a wellness checkup either. There are other types of evaluations you should get done by different doctors when it comes to being mindful of your health.

Why It’s Important To Get Yourself Evaluated

When it comes to making sure everything is functioning properly within your body, the most important thing to do is to make sure you get yourself checked out. There are many reasons why you should be getting evaluated routinely.

One reason is that there may be underlying issues that you do not know you have and are showing no symptoms. These underlying issues could lead to future complications or worse (fatality) because they were discovered too late.

Another reason why you should be getting evaluated annually is because if you are living with something and the treatment is no longer working with your body or your body is improving, then evaluation with your doctor could help you find a better treatment that works or lower any dosage of medications that you were given.

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5 Types Of Doctors You Should See At Least Once A Year

There are so many different doctors who specialize in different fields so it’s important to know which visit is more so a need rather than you going because you think it’s right. Here are 5 doctors that you should see at least once a year and what they specialize in:

1. Primary Care Physician (PCP)

This is the doctor who does your annual checkups, treats minor illnesses, keeps medical records together for you, and more. This type of doctor includes pediatricians, family practice physicians, and geriatric medicine doctors.

2. Dermatologist

This type of doctor treats skin concerns and diseases such as eczema, psoriasis and melanoma. 

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3. Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

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