Emergencies
In the event of an emergency, call 911. For urgent calls after hours, please call the office at (253) 939-3604, and follow the instructions to contact the on-call physician via the answering service. If your concern can wait until morning, you may stay on the line to leave a voice mail message, or call back after 8 AM.
This page contains information about office policies, and health maintenance exams (including sports, Scouting, DOT, and FAA exams), as well as p rocedures.
For links to online information sources about your health, click on the Patient Ed/Links button in the navigation bar at the left side of this window.
To Make an Appointment
Call the office, (253) 939-3604, during normal business hours. Please give the receptionist accurate information about your concern or problem so we may schedule time appropriately. We can usually see acute illnesses within 24 hours, although we might be unable to schedule you with your regular doctor or provider on short notice. We will make sure that you are well taken care of and your needs addressed in a timely fashion.
Prescription Refills
Please call your pharmacy, and they will contact the office by fax or phone. Refills are rarely emergencies, and, whenever possible, should be dealt with during regular business hours. It the policy of AFMC that no pain medication or tranquilizer prescriptions will be called in by the on-call physician.
Cancellations
Please call 24 hours in advance to cancel an appointment. Appointments not canceled in advance are subject to a service charge.
Health Maintenance Exams (Complete Physicals)
Women
Women from the age of 18 or the start of sexual activity should have an exam every year. At this exam, preventative health issues such as diet and exercise may be addressed. Age appropriate screening tests such as the PAP smear and mammogram will be arranged or performed. For postmenopausal women, this visit will also deal with issues such as hormone replacement, risk factors for heart disease, and risk factors for osteoporosis. Please ask your provider’s nurse whether you should have any blood tests done before the visit.
Men
Men require regular exams less frequently. One rule of thumb is every 5 years in your 20s, every 3-4 years through your 30s, every other year in your 40s, and then every 1-2 years, based on your health. At this exam, preventative health issues such as diet and exercise may be addressed. Age appropriate screening tests such as PSA or colonoscopy will be arranged or performed. Please ask your provider’s nurse whether you should have any blood tests done before the visit.
Sports Physicals
Area schools will require current physical examinations after July 1 preceding the academic year for participation. We do many of these exams, and late summer is particularly busy. Especially if the student is interested in fall or winter sports such as football and basketball, schedule your appointment early. Much of this visit centers around an accurate family history, so plan on a parent knowledgeable about both sides of the family attending with the student.
Scouting Physicals
Forms for BSA physicals are available in .pdf format from the Chief Seattle Council web site (www.seattlebsa.org), or from our site by clicking the links below. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print these files.
A Class 1 medical form is required annually for all participants at day camps, hikes and other activities not exceeding 72 hours with activity level similar to that at home or school, and ready access to medical care. This is a medical history signed by the parent. No exam or physician signature is required, unless your child will be taking medication at the camp or activity, or has a condition which limits activity.
A Class 2 exam is required every 36 months for all participants under 40 years of age at activities over 72 hours, or for anyone for whom a Class 1 form is not sufficient for any reason. To schedule, please tell the receptionist that you are scheduling a Scout exam.
Class 3 physicals are required annually for all Wood Badge staff and participants, all participants in high-adventure activities, and all persons over 40 attending an event which requires a medical form. To schedule, please tell the receptionist that you are scheduling a complete physical.
FAA Physicals
DOT Physicals
Procedures
EGD (Endoscopy)
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