Sports and School Physicals in Staten Island are a familiar part of back-to-school season. Back-to-school season brings one thing every parent knows well: the physical form sitting on the counter, waiting to be filled out. At M.F. Family Health NP P.C, we take that appointment seriously because it is often the one time a year a teenager actually sits down with a provider.
Sports and school physicals with Dr. Marina Fest, DNP, in Staten Island go beyond vitals and a signature. She reviews overall health, checks immunization status, and screens for developing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, and obesity, plus anxiety and depression. She serves patients 14 and older, handles referrals directly, and offers immunizations during the same appointment.
Dr. Marina Fest, DNP, sees patients from age 14 and up right here in Staten Island. She brings the same careful attention to a school physical that she brings to every visit, because young patients deserve real evaluation, not a rushed signature.
What Dr. Marina Fest DNP Evaluates at Every Sports and School Physical
A physical exam at our practice is a full clinical evaluation. Dr. Fest uses cutting-edge diagnostic equipment on site, reviews your student’s overall health, screens for developing conditions, and checks immunization status. If vaccines are needed for school or sports requirements, we take care of them during the same appointment.
Students often come in feeling perfectly fine, and that is exactly when early screening matters most. Dr. Fest looks for signs of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, and obesity during every physical. Finding something early gives your family real options before a condition becomes harder to manage.
Screening That Goes Deeper Than the Basics
Most physical exams stop at vitals and a quick listen to the heart. Dr. Fest also screens for anxiety and depression in her student patients, because mental health is part of the full picture. She uses cutting-edge equipment to make sure every finding is accurate, not estimated.
If something during the exam points to a condition that needs specialist input, Dr. Fest handles referrals directly from our practice. You leave with a clear plan in hand, not a list of phone numbers to sort through on your own.
Pre-Operative and Clearance Exams Covered in One Place
Student athletes sometimes need surgical clearance before a procedure, whether that is a joint repair or any surgery requiring anesthesia. Dr. Fest performs preoperative physical exams as part of our primary care services. You do not need to coordinate across multiple offices.
We also perform employee physicals and routine exams for adults, so the whole family can stay current with their preventive care in one familiar practice. Keeping care consistent across the years makes a real difference in catching changes early.
Telehealth for Students Already Away at College
If your student is studying in New York or Florida and needs follow-up care after a physical, Dr. Fest offers telehealth appointments in both states. They can check in, discuss results, and manage ongoing care without making a trip home for every visit.
This matters especially for students managing a chronic condition like asthma or diabetes while away. Dr. Fest handles chronic disease management, including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, anxiety, and depression, so the care your student starts here continues wherever they are.
Additional Services Available at Our Staten Island Practice
Beyond physical exams, Dr. Fest offers allergy testing and customized immunotherapy for students dealing with seasonal or environmental triggers. IV therapy and nutrient infusions, along with IM shots including B12 and Vitamin D, are also available on site for patients experiencing fatigue or recovering from illness.
For students or young adults who want to understand what is driving their symptoms at a deeper level, Dr. Fest offers functional medicine care that looks at hormones, gut health, and thyroid function. Everything is available under one roof at 2627 Hylan Blvd D2, Staten Island.
Book Your Sports or School Physical at Dr. Marina Fest, DNP, Today
Getting your student seen before the season or school year starts takes one simple step. Call us, send an email, or book your appointment online, and we will get you scheduled at a time that works for your family.
Reach us at 718-285-4440, email drmarinafest@gmail.com, or visit drmarinafestdnp.com/book-now to reserve your spot today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What physical exams does Dr. Marina Fest, DNP, offer?
Dr. Fest offers sports, school, routine, employee, and pre-operative physical exams for patients aged 14 and older at our Staten Island practice on Hylan Blvd.
Does Dr. Fest screen for chronic conditions during a physical?
Yes. During every physical exam, Dr. Fest screens for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, obesity, anxiety, and depression to catch developing conditions early.
Can immunizations be done at the same appointment?
Yes. Immunizations are available on site at our Staten Island practice, so students can complete their vaccine requirements and physical exam in one appointment.
Is telehealth available for students away at college? Yes. Dr. Fest offers telehealth appointments for patients in New York and Florida, so students studying away from home can continue managing their care remotely.
