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Primary Care
Primary care is the care provided by physicians (PCP) specifically trained for and skilled in comprehensive first contact and continuing care for persons with any sign, symptom, or health concern.

Primary care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of health care settings (e.g., office, inpatient, critical care, long-term care, etc.).

How to choose a PCP
We encourage you to browse thru our physician biography to choose your Primary Care Provider. This information should make your PCP selection much easier.

If you are on an HMO plan, Please call your health plan and choose Dr. Reddy as your PCP. However you can see any of our doctors with in the clinic.

In the event the PCP you chose is not what you expected, you can select another PCP within our clinic from either of our locations.

If you are changing from another medical group and want to see one of our Providers, please notify your health insurance that Dr. Reddy is your PCP with Hemet Community Medical Group.

• Recommended Screenings: Women Ages 18-39
• Recommended Screenings: Women Ages 40-49
• Recommended Screenings: Women Ages 50 and Above
• Recommended Screenings: Men Ages 18-49
• Recommended Screenings: Men Ages 50 and Above

Recommended Screenings: Women Ages 18-39

Breast Self-Exam
Women should perform a breast self-exam monthly. Instructions are available at: www.cancer.org. Click here for self-exam instructions.

Pap Smear
Women should have a pap smear once a year for two years. If both pap smears are normal, women may then have a pap smear every three years or as recommended by their physician.

Chlamydia & Gonorrhea
All sexually active women under age 25 should have a chlamydia and gonorrhea screening during their routine health examination.

Blood Pressure
Check at each doctor visit, or at least every 2 years. More often if high.

Cholesterol
Recommended for women at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include diabetes, a family history of cardiovascular disease, family history of high cholesterol, and multiple coronary heart disease risk factors (e.g., tobacco use, hypertension.)

Depression
We all feel down or blue at times. However if these feelings are strong or last for a long time, contact your doctor as this may be a sign of depression. Answer these questions: 1) Over the past two weeks, have you ever felt down, depressed, or hopeless? 2) Over the past two weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Diabetes
Recommended for women at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include obesity, family history, history of gestational diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are also at higher risk of developing diabetes.

Immunizations

Tdap/ TD Shot
Women should have the Tdap vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) once as an adult, and continue tetanus/ diphtheria (TD) shots every 10 years.

Flu Shot
Women may choose to have a flu shot every year. It is strongly recommended for women who will be pregnant during the influenza season; healthcare workers, and women with chronic illnesses or immune system problems.

Other Immunizations
Pneumonia, hepatitis, chicken pox, or meningitis vaccinations are recommended only for those at high risk.

Recommendations
Always wear sun protection outside including sun screen and protective clothing. Skin exams may be necessary.

Women should take folic acid supplements.

Women should take calcium supplements after age 35.

Discuss safety and any of the following: smoking cessation, AIDS, family planning and alcohol/drug abuse.

Discuss any hearing loss and/or noise exposure with your physician.

Recommended Screenings: Women Ages 40-49

Mammogram
Mammograms are recommended every 1-2 years.

Breast Self-Exam
Women should perform a breast self-exam monthly. Instructions are available at: www.cancer.org. Click here for self-exam instructions.

Pap Smear
Women should have a pap smear once a year for two years. If both pap smears are normal, women may then have a pap smear every three years or as recommended by their physician.

Blood Pressure
Check at each doctor visit, or at least every 2 years. More often if high.

Colon Cancer
Screening recommended for women at high risk including women with a family history of colon cancer; women who have had colon polyps; and women who have had breast, ovarian or uterine cancer.

Cholesterol
Screening recommended every 5 years for all women starting at age 45, or younger/ more often if at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include diabetes, a family history of cardiovascular disease, family history of high cholesterol, and multiple coronary heart disease risk factors (e.g., tobacco use, hypertension.)

Depression
We all feel down or blue at times. However if these feelings are strong or last for a long time, contact your doctor as this may be a sign of depression.

Answer these questions:
1) Over the past two weeks, have you ever felt down, depressed, or hopeless?
2) Over the past two weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Diabetes
Recommended for women at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include obesity, family history, history of gestational diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are also at higher risk of developing diabetes.

Immunizations

Tdap/ TD Shot
Women should have the Tdap vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) once as an adult, and continue tetanus/ diphtheria (TD) shots every 10 years.

Flu Shot
Women may choose to have a flu shot every year. It is strongly recommended for women who will be pregnant during the influenza season; healthcare workers, and women with chronic illnesses or immune system problems.

Other Immunizations
Pneumonia, hepatitis, chicken pox, or meningitis vaccinations are recommended only for those at high risk.

Recommendations
Always wear sun protection outside including sun screen and protective clothing. Skin exams may be necessary.

Women should take folic acid supplements and calcium supplements.

Discuss safety and any of the following: smoking cessation, AIDS, family planning and alcohol/drug abuse.

Discuss any hearing loss and/or noise exposure with your physician.

Women beginning menopause should discuss Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with their physician.

Recommended Screenings: Women Ages 50 and Above

Mammogram
Mammograms are recommended every 1-2 years.

Breast Self-Exam
Women should perform a breast self-exam monthly. Instructions are available at: www.cancer.org. Click here for self-exam instructions.

Pap Smear
Women should have a pap smear once a year for two years. If both pap smears are normal, women may then have a pap smear every three years or as recommended by their physician. At age 65, women may discontinue pap smears if their previous pap smears have been normal

Blood Pressure
Check at each doctor visit, or at least every 2 years. More often if high.

Colon Cancer
Screening recommended: either a lab screening to test for blood in the stool yearly, or a sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. A colonoscopy may also be recommended for women at high risk including women with a family history of colon cancer; women who have had colon polyps; and women who have had breast, ovarian or uterine cancer.

Cholesterol
Screening recommended every 5 years for all women or more often if at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include diabetes, a family history of cardiovascular disease, family history of high cholesterol, and multiple coronary heart disease risk factors (e.g., tobacco use, hypertension.)

Depression
We all feel down or blue at times. However if these feelings are strong or last for a long time, contact your doctor as this may be a sign of depression. Answer these questions: 1) Over the past two weeks, have you ever felt down, depressed, or hopeless? 2) Over the past two weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Diabetes
Recommended for women at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include obesity, family history, history of gestational diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are also at higher risk of developing diabetes.

Osteoporosis
A a bone density screening, such as a heel ultrasound test is recommended at age 65. Women at high risk for low bone density including those with a low weight are recommended to have the screening at age 60.

Immunizations

Tdap/ TD Shot
Women should have the Tdap vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) once as an adult, and continue tetanus/ diphtheria (TD) shots every 10 years.

Flu Shot
A flu shot is recommended every year.

Pneumonia Shot
Women should have a pneumonia shot at least once starting at age 65, or earlier if at high risk.

Other Immunizations
Pneumonia, hepatitis, chicken pox, or meningitis vaccinations are recommended only for those at high risk.

Recommendations

Always wear sun protection outside including sun screen and protective clothing. Skin exams may be necessary.

Women should take calcium supplements.

Discuss safety and any of the following: smoking cessation, AIDS, family planning and alcohol/drug abuse.

Discuss any hearing loss and/or noise exposure with your physician.

Women beginning menopause should discuss Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with their physician.

Recommended Screenings: Men Ages 18-49

Blood Pressure
Check at each doctor visit, or at least every 2 years. More often if high.

Cholesterol
Screening recommended every 5 years for all men starting at age 35, or younger/ more often if at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include diabetes, a family history of cardiovascular disease, family history of high cholesterol, and multiple coronary heart disease risk factors (e.g., tobacco use, hypertension.)

Colon Cancer
Screening recommended for men at high risk including men with a family history of colon cancer and men who have had colon polyps.

Depression
We all feel down or blue at times. However if these feelings are strong or last for a long time, contact your doctor as this may be a sign of depression. Answer these questions: 1) Over the past two weeks, have you ever felt down, depressed, or hopeless? 2) Over the past two weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Diabetes
Screening recommended for men at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include obesity, family history, hypertension, and high cholesterol. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are also at higher risk of developing diabetes.

Immunizations

Tdap/ TD Shot
Men should have the Tdap vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) once as an adult, and continue tetanus/ diphtheria (TD) shots every 10 years.

Flu Shot
Men may choose to have a flu shot every year. It is strongly recommended for healthcare workers, and men with chronic illnesses or immune system problems.

Other Immunizations
Pneumonia, hepatitis, chicken pox, or meningitis vaccinations are recommended only for those at high risk.

Recommendations
Always wear sun protection outside including sun screen and protective clothing. Skin exams may be necessary.

Discuss safety and any of the following: smoking cessation, AIDS, family planning and alcohol/drug abuse.

Discuss any hearing loss and/or noise exposure with your physician.

Recommended Screenings: Men Ages 50 and Above

Blood Pressure
Check at each doctor visit, or at least every 2 years. More often if high.

Cholesterol
Recommended every 5 years or more often if at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include diabetes, a family history of cardiovascular disease, family history of high cholesterol, and multiple coronary heart disease risk factors (e.g., tobacco use, hypertension.)

Colon Cancer
Screening recommended: either a lab screening to test for blood in the stool yearly, or a sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. A colonoscopy may also be recommended for men at high risk including men with a family history of colon cancer; and men who have had colon polyps.

Depression
We all feel down or blue at times. However if these feelings are strong or last for a long time, contact your doctor as this may be a sign of depression. Answer these questions: 1) Over the past two weeks, have you ever felt down, depressed, or hopeless? 2) Over the past two weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Diabetes
Screening recommended for men at high risk. Risk factors that will be considered by your doctor include obesity, family history, hypertension, and high cholesterol. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are also at higher risk of developing diabetes.

Prostate Cancer
Discuss whether or not you should have a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test with your physician.

Smokers Only
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is more likely. A one-time ultrasound screening is recommended for men between the ages of 65 and 75.

Immunizations

Tdap/ TD Shot
Men should have the Tdap vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) once as an adult, and continue tetanus/ diphtheria (TD) shots every 10 years.

Flu Shot
A flu shot is recommended every year.

Pneumonia Shot
Men should have a pneumonia shot at least once starting at age 65, or earlier if at high risk.

Other Immunizations
Pneumonia, hepatitis, chicken pox, or meningitis vaccinations are recommended only for those at high risk.

Recommendations
Always wear sun protection outside including sun screen and protective clothing. Skin exams may be necessary.

Discuss safety and any of the following: smoking cessation, AIDS, family planning and alcohol/drug abuse.

Discuss any hearing loss and/or noise exposure with your physician.