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A member asked:

When getting a yearly physical exam is it better to have a male dr perform the exam & female dr for a female? what exam is needed when your 45 male?

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Doesn't matter: The gender of the physician and patient do not have to be matched to have a quality annual exam. If pub feel more comfortable with one over another, that's ok, and you can choose your doctor accordingly. Best to keep the same doctor over the years and develop a good relationship. Hope this helps!

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2015

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