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Sports Physicals

What is a sports physical?

Most middle schools and high schools in California require a sports physical prior to participation on a team.  Busy schedules make it tough to schedule time with your primary care physician.  At Urgent Care and TeleHealth in Napa, Sonoma and Benicia, we make it convenient for you by offering after-hours and weekend appointmentsIn addition walk-ins are always welcome!

The sports physical exam is also known as a preparticipation physical examination (PPE).

The exam helps determine whether it’s safe for your child to participate in a certain sport. Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. But even if a sports physical isn’t required, doctors still highly recommend getting one.

Is a sports physical covered by insurance?

We do not accept medical insurance for sports physicals.

What to know before your visit

Bring any required forms including a completed health and immunization history. We included links below to the forms for many of the school websites, but please double-check with your school to make sure that you have the latest paperwork.

What to expect at your visit

The two main parts to a sports physical are the medical history and the physical exam.

Questions about current health, medical history and lifestyle habits including:

  • Family history – specifically regarding cardiovascular disease/heart problems at young ages
  • History of concussions
  • Chronic illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy
  • History of dizziness, fainting, headaches or chest pain
  • Vision or hearing problems
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Allergies
  • Past injuries, including sprains, strains, or broken bones
  • Previous surgeries or hospitalizations
  • Drug, alcohol, nicotine or supplement use
  • Eating disorders
  • Current medications

Physical exam that includes:

  1. Measurement of height, weight, pulse and blood pressure
  2. Exam of heart, lungs, abdomen, ear, nose, throat, vision, neurological functions, joints, flexibility, strength and posture

Find Your Athletic Medical Clearance Form

Note: Please double-check with your school to make sure that you have the most current form.

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Great Doctor & Staff Very efficent and caring

Submitted 11/08/19

K.S.

Dr Ahwah was very good! He listened to me and checked me thoroughly. I highly recommend him. I’m not sure though if he has other regular office other than Urgent Care, otherwise, I will have him as my PCP.

Submitted 12/02/18

D.T.

Very quick! I showed up as a walk-in patient right when the Clinic opened. Spent maybe 15 minutes filling paperwork and dealing with insurance. Saw the doctor almost immediately, took him 5 seconds to determine my ailment, sent me off with 3 prescriptions. A couple days later I’m as good as new!

Submitted 10/30/18

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Quick and efficient! Glad to know this option of a quick visit is so close to home and open on weekends

Submitted 10/21/18

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I was treated promptly and keep kindly, when I came in after a bicycling accident. The medication that was prescribed is working. The glued wound continued to bleed at home, so I had to apply a large adhesive strip to stop bleeding on my clothing. I’m trending better. Thanks for your care.

Submitted 09/21/18

J.S.

Very helpful staff in & out quickly . Highly recommend for urgent care .

Submitted 09/19/18

L.B.

The doctor and whole team was awesome. My first time there and my first time to an urgent care facility. Good to know there is a convenient place in my neighborhood that I can get in and out quickly. A quick diagnosis, vitals, medical notes/info, and a prescription …and a CVS in the same mall for the pharmacy!

Submitted 08/21/18

G.E.

The staff and doctor were all quite courteous and welcoming. I got a lot of information about my condition from the doctor, who was very thorough and had an excellent “bedside manner.”

Submitted 08/12/18

S.P.

visit to your medical service was timely & well done

Submitted 07/31/18

T.M.

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Submitted 07/30/18

D.N.

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Submitted 07/29/18

D.S.

The facility was clean and bright, registration was quick and easy, and the wait time was short. I was treated with respect. The doctor communicated well regarding the medical issue and treatment.

Submitted 07/29/18

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Very good experience. He listened well and was genuinely concerned. I would absolutely recommend to a friend!

Submitted 07/29/18

S.C.

Dr. Ahwah is always patient and always listens. The staff there are great and very helpful.

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