Coppell is known for its top-rated schools, active youth sports programs, and families who take health seriously—but an annual physical still gets skipped more often than it should. Whether you’re a student preparing for a new athletic season, a parent due for a routine checkup, or an adult managing a chronic condition, Better Health Primary Care offers comprehensive exams that match the pace and priorities of Coppell families. Our Plano location on Dallas Pkwy is a convenient drive via SH 121 or I-635.
Why annual physicals are important for Coppell families
With high school athletics at the center of Coppell community life, sports physicals are one of the most common reasons families visit us—but the annual adult checkup is just as important. Physicals catch blood pressure changes, metabolic shifts, and early screening flags that feel invisible until they’re not. For working parents, especially, a once-a-year visit is the most efficient way to stay on top of preventive care without multiple specialist appointments.
Your annual visit helps you:
- Screen for high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and pre-diabetes
- Get age-appropriate cancer screenings ordered or reviewed
- Update vaccines for the household
- Review all current prescriptions and supplements
- Build a long-term health record with a consistent provider
What happens during a comprehensive physical exam
Your appointment takes about 30 minutes. Bring a current medication list and any prior records. We assess you through:
1. Observation. Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and skin—using instruments where needed. Additional areas reviewed based on symptoms or history.
2. Palpation. Touch-based evaluation of organ size, shape, and any lumps or tenderness.
3. Percussion. Tapping the abdomen to identify organ position and flag problem areas.
4. Reflexes. A quick neuro check with a small rubber hammer.
Sports and employer physicals for Coppell
Coppell ISD student-athletes needing UIL sports physicals are welcome—we recommend scheduling in May or June before fall tryouts begin. We also complete employer physicals and pre-employment drug screening forms for Coppell and DFW Airport-corridor businesses.
Schedule your physical exam
Serving Coppell from our Plano location at 6201 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 210. Call (972) 640-1787 or book online.
Other areas of expertise
Our team in the Dallas–Fort Worth area provides a full range of primary care services: