Our office has developed a very proactive Preventative Care program that has won several quality and innovation awards. The program is led by Carolyn Smith, a staff member and local fitness professional. Carolyn has years of experience in fitness training and healthy lifestyle coaching and has been mentored by Dr. Carson to conduct these sessions. Dr. Carson plays an integral role in pre-viewing and post-viewing the template answers for your optimal preventative care.

 

This program involves Carolyn contacting patients, especially those who do not book regular check-ups, to inform you of any test and screening recommendations, discuss appropriate action if necessary, and help facilitate the process. There will be no charge for this additional service.

 

The program will also provide patients the opportunity to discuss, if you wish, any issues related to your current physical fitness, health, and wellness. Resources to assist you in making lifestyle changes to improve your health will be available, as will follow-up communication to check on your progress. Carolyn will contact our patients on behalf of Dr. Carson and inform him of all issues discussed. Carolyn will not be independently dispensing medical advice; she will merely facilitate our patients in achieving their optimal health by providing advice approved by Dr. Carson. 

 

Dr. Carson previews Carolyn's template for each patient and then reviews it again after the PC1 call. Test requisitions are created, and then after those tests are completed, a shorter office visit with Dr. Carson or Dr. Sheng is booked. At that PC2 visit a much briefer physical exam is done, any immunization is given and blood pressure measurement is completed, followed by a debrief on test results, and concerning issues are discussed. Results are available to patients using our new secure messaging system, OceanMD. 

 

Carolyn emails patients to elicit your interest and arrange call times. If you are interested in this service or would like more information, please call us.