Sick Visits

Everyone gets sick from time to time, but you don’t have to suffer from nasal congestion, a sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or extreme fatigue. At Golden Health in Modesto, California, skilled internal medicine physician David Chen, MD, provides sick visits and treatments that help you feel better and recover faster. Schedule an in-person or virtual sick visit with Dr. Chen by phone today!

What are sick visits?

Sick visits are medical exams that evaluate you for common illnesses, infections, and even injuries. You can schedule sick visits at Golden Health any time you don’t feel well or struggle with bothersome symptoms — such as nasal congestion, a sore throat, pain, difficulty breathing, or persistent coughing. 

Golden Health also offers annual wellness visits, physicals, chronic disease management, and much more. You can meet with Dr. Chen in person or virtually from the comfort of your home or office.

What can sick visits address?

Sick visits at Golden Health can evaluate or treat you for the following:

• Colds
• Flu
• COVID-19
• Strep throat
• Pink eye
• Ear infections
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Fractures
• Wounds
• Other injuries
• Animal bites
• Allergic reactions
• Rashes
• High or long-lasting fevers
• Other unpleasant symptoms

If you’re unsure if you need to see a doctor for an illness, call the Golden Health office. Friendly specialists happily answer your questions over the phone.

What happens during sick visits?

During sick visits at Golden Health, you may complete the following:

Vital signs check

A compassionate provider weighs you and checks your temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs.

Medical history review and physical exam

Dr. Chen discusses your medical history, symptoms, and any concerns and completes a physical exam to look for signs of potential health problems.

Diagnostic testing

Golden Health offers onsite blood work; urinalyses; lung-function testing; and COVID-19, flu, and strep testing.

Treatment recommendations

After Dr. Chen determines which type of illness, infection, or injury you have, he provides treatment recommendations. You might need fluids and rest, over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, eye drops, nasal sprays, an inhaler, or referrals to other specialists for care. Golden Health also offers vaccinations to reduce your risk of getting sick in the future.

Follow-up care

Dr. Chen follows up to make sure you feel better and is available to answer your questions. To reduce the chance of becoming ill, wash your hands often, keep your distance from other people who are sick, and avoid touching your nose, eyes, or mouth. 

Schedule in-person or virtual sick visits at Golden Health by phone or online today.