1950 E. Wattles Road, Suite 101, Troy, MI 48085
Colon Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Guidelines for Colon Cancer Screening are ever changing.
The Gold Standard is a test called Colonoscopy. Typically, a colonoscopy is recommended at age 50 in healthy individuals without any symptoms.
A Gastroenterologist usually checks the colon with a camera. Test is quick and is usually done under sedation.
Talk to Dr. Rifai to see if you are due and we will be glad to refer you.
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Screening for Breast Cancer is usually done through a Breast Exam done by a physician, followed by a Mammogram.
Mammogram is similar to an x-ray, done on the breasts.
As with any imaging, further testing maybe needed as some pictures may require additional evaluation. Make an appointment today and discuss with Dr. Rifai when you should start getting mammograms and what kind.
Prostate Cancer Screen
Breast Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screen
Prostate Cancer is usually screened for by a digital rectal exam followed by a simple blood PSA test. A certain men population are required to have this testing. Guidelines for checking PSA are ever-changing and recommendations are to discuss the risks and benefits of obtaining such testing.
Talk to Dr. Rifai to see if this test is right for you.
Cervical Cancer Screen
Cervical Cancer Screen
Prostate Cancer Screen
Women of certain age and population will need a test called Pap Smear to screen for Cervical Cancer. It is an easy, painless and quick test.
Cervical Cancer is caused in many circumstances by a virus called HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).
Talk to Dr. Rifai to see if this test is right for you.
Lung Cancer Screening
Cervical Cancer Screen
Osteoporosis Screening
The American Cancer Society and the United States Preventative Task Force both recommend an annual CT scan of the lung in a certain populations of smokers and previous smokers to screen for Lung Cancer. They are typically people between the ages of 55 to 73 and have had 30+ Pack Year of smoking.
Ask Dr. Rifai if this test is right for you.
Osteoporosis Screening
Cervical Cancer Screen
Osteoporosis Screening
Learn about Osteoporosis and Osteopenia ( thinning of the bones). Those cause bones to fracture/break, sometimes spontaneously.
Screening is recommended for women (after menopause) in addition to certain medical problems.
Talk to Dr. Rifai to see if this is something you need.
Hepatitis C Screen
Chlamydia Screening
Chlamydia Screening
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes serious disease of the liver.
Guidelines recommend that people born between 1945 and 1965 receive a one-time screening for Hepatitis C.
This screening test is done through blood test.
Chlamydia Screening
Chlamydia Screening
Chlamydia Screening
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that can infect men and women.
It is recommended that screening for chlamydia be done annually for women from age 18 to age 25.
Glaucoma Screening
Chlamydia Screening
Lipids/Cholesterol Screening
The only sure way to diagnose glaucoma is with a complete eye exam.
During a glaucoma exam, your ophthalmologist will: measure your eye pressure & inspect your eye’s drainage angle.
Ask Dr. Rifai to see if this is appropriate.
Lipids/Cholesterol Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Lipids/Cholesterol Screening
United State Preventative Task Force recommends screening for Lipid/Cholesterol Disorders in certain patient population.
People that have risk factors for heart disease certainly need that blood test.
Discuss with Dr. Rifai your risk factors and see if you need this test.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
The USPSTF recommends one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with ultrasonography in men ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.
Learn all about AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm).
Check to see if this test is right for you.
Diabetes Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Guidelines are to screen for abnormal blood glucose as part of cardiovascular risk assessment in adults aged 40-70 years who are overweight or obese.
Sometimes, this test maybe needed earlier based on many factors and symptoms.
Depression
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Sometimes, people may not recognize their emotions as "Depression". They may also feel that "It is all ok, it's normal to feel this way", until screened for Depression.
United States Preventative Task Force recommends patients to be screened for Depression.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure is very common. It is usually silent (without any symptoms). Guidelines recommend screening for this condition and treatment when needed.
If you are concerned about your Blood Pressure, you can Log your readings and we can evaluated those in the office.