Assessments

As a primary care physician in the province of BC, I use a series of extensive and comprehensive conventional and alternative methods to diagnose medical conditions and disease. These diagnostic methods may include the following:

Thorough health history – A detailed investigation of your existing concerns, family history, past medical history, medications, and lifestyle.

Physical Exam – An investigation of the heart, lungs, abdomen, nervous system, head and neck, hair, skin and nails, and musculoskeletal system. An additional focus on woman’s health could include a breast exam and full gynecological exam with PAP test.

Comprehensive laboratory testing – Certain blood, salivary or urine tests may be required for appropriate assessment, diagnosis and treatment. These may be done through your medical doctor, or may be requisitioned during your visit.

Previous medical reports and diagnostic testing – All test results (previous blood work, MRIs, X-rays, colonoscopy results, etc) are valuable tools used to assess your health concerns. Please ask for and retain copies of these test results.

Nutritional analysis – Evaluating eating habits, diet, and nutritional status to assess the impact your diet is having on your health.

Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis – Ancient diagnostic techniques from Traditional Chinese Medicine that provide a great deal of information about the function of your organ systems and your overall well-being.