Health Screenings for Men

Men can face health challenges at each stage of life. A yearly visit with a primary care doctor ensures access to the appropriate screenings. While some screenings are a standard part of routine medical care, a doctor may recommend additional screenings specific to a man’s health and family history.

Men aged 18 to 39

• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol and heart disease screening
• Physical exam
• Diabetes screening
• Eye exam
• Dental exam
• Infectious disease screening, including STIs
• Immunizations
• Hepatitis C screening
• Skin self-exam
• Testicular exam

Men aged 40 to 64

• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol and heart disease screening
• Physical exam
• Diabetes screening
• Eye exam
• Dental exam
• Infectious disease screening, including STIs
• Immunizations
• Skin cancer screening
• Testicular exam
• Colon cancer screening
• Lung cancer screening
• Osteoporosis screening
• Prostate cancer screening

Men aged 65 and over

• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol and heart disease screening
• Physical exam
• Diabetes screening
• Eye exam & hearing test
• Dental exam
• Infectious disease screening, including STIs
• Immunizations
• Skin exam
• Colon cancer screening
• Lung cancer screening
• Osteoporosis screening
• Prostate cancer screening
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening