Guthrie - Services - Internal Medicine

Guthrie’s Internal Medicine department provides you with a primary care physician to manage routine health maintenance, illness, and urgent health care needs.

Meet Our Internal Medicine Providers

Note: Click here for directions to the department on the Sayre Campus ~ Please check with your provider's office if you are unsure which area your appointment will take place.

Health Screenings

The following cancer screening guidelines are recommended for those people at average risk for cancer and without any specific symptoms.

People who are at increased risk for certain cancers may need to follow a different screening schedule, such as starting at an earlier age or being screened more often. Those with symptoms that could be related to cancer should see their doctor right away.

Starting at Age 20

Clinical breast exam every 3 years
Annual cervical cancer screening (regular Pap test) every year by age 21
After age 30 and after 3 successive normal Pap tests, regular cervical cancer screening every 2-3 years

Starting at Age 40

Annual mammogram, starting earlier for women at increased breast cancer risk
Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE) starting at age 45 for men at higher risk of prostate cancer

Starting at Age 50

Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE) for men
Annual fecal occult blood test (FOBT) with flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years or colonoscopy every 10 years

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