Whether you are sick or just in need of a routine physical, Piedmont has you covered. "We're all getting older and an annual physical is a great way to screen for some prevention," says Brian Krachman, D.O., an internal medicine specialist at Piedmont. Thanks to modern technology, annual physicals can paint a better picture of a patient's overall health. 

"You don't want to wind up in the emergency room with a heart attack if it's something preventable," says Dr. Krachman. Emergency rooms serve a great purpose, "but they can't tell you what is going to happen for the rest of your life. That's what a physical is designed to do."

An annual physical will give you the information that you need to begin a discussion with your doctor about your health and a way to track changes as you get older. To find a physician who can give you an annual physical, call 404-341-6398.