Do you offer preventive care in Elmhurst?

Yes. Our Elmhurst clinic at 41-02 75th St provides yearly physicals, blood pressure and cholesterol checks, diabetes screening, recommended vaccines and referrals for cancer screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies. We see adults from across western Queens, including Jackson Heights, Corona and Sunnyside, and our care team can explain every recommendation in English or Spanish. Same-day checkups are possible on many weekdays.

How do I book preventive care at 41-02 75th St?

Choose the Elmhurst location on our [online booking page](/appointment) and select a checkup or physical, or phone (718) 555-0175 on a weekday between 9 AM and 6 PM. Tell us if you need a form completed for work or school so we can set aside enough time for the paperwork. If you are unsure whether to fast before blood work, ask when you schedule.

Is preventive care covered by insurance?

Most plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover a yearly preventive visit and many guideline-recommended screenings and vaccines without a copay when you see an in-network provider. Costs can apply if the visit also addresses a new problem or if a test is ordered because of symptoms. Our staff can help you check your plan before the appointment, in English or Spanish.

Which subway station is closest to the Elmhurst clinic?

74 St–Broadway / Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Av is the closest stop and the easiest one to reach from most of Queens, since the 7, E, F, M and R all stop there. Exit toward Broadway and 75th Street for the shortest walk. Elmhurst Av, on the M and R, is a second option if it suits your route from Rego Park or Forest Hills better.

City Prime Care – Elmhurst, Queens

Preventive Care in Elmhurst, Queens

Looking for preventive care in Elmhurst? Our clinic at 41-02 75th St offers yearly physicals, age-based screenings and vaccine reviews with providers who track your results from one year to the next. Same-day appointments are held back each weekday if you want a checkup sooner rather than later, and walk-ins are seen when the schedule allows. Our English- and Spanish-speaking care team explains every recommendation so you know why it matters.

(718) 555-0175

Preventive Care at Our Elmhurst Clinic

Preventive care Elmhurst patients receive here centers on catching problems early, before they turn into missed workdays or hospital stays. Queens has a high share of residents born outside the United States, and screening needs can depend on where you grew up, so we ask about your background, family history and past vaccines at the start. A typical preventive visit covers blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and diabetes checks, cancer screening reminders, and a look at your immunization record. Mammograms, colonoscopies and imaging are arranged by referral to trusted facilities rather than done in our office. The general approach is described on our preventive care service page; this page covers how it works at the Elmhurst clinic.

What to Expect at Your Visit

Plan on about 30 to 45 minutes for a full checkup. Arrive with any vaccine cards or records from previous doctors, even ones from another country, because they help us avoid repeating shots you already had. After vitals, your provider asks about sleep, diet, alcohol and tobacco use, mood and exercise, then performs a physical exam. Fasting is not always required, so ask when you book whether to skip breakfast. Screening tests are ordered that day, and you leave with a written list of what is due next and when.

Why Patients in Elmhurst Choose Us

A checkup is easy to postpone, so we try to remove the usual excuses. The clinic sits close to Broadway, a few minutes from trains that connect Jackson Heights, Corona and Sunnyside. Spanish-speaking patients can ask detailed questions about a test or a vaccine without relying on a family member to interpret. And because the same providers handle your follow-up care, an abnormal result is acted on here in Elmhurst rather than handed off to someone who has never met you.

Conditions We Treat

Prevention is about finding risk before symptoms appear. At our Queens clinic, that usually means screening for or helping you lower the risk of:

High blood pressure and heart disease
Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
High cholesterol
Breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer, through guideline-based screening and referral
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, through recommended blood tests
Flu, pneumonia, shingles and other vaccine-preventable illnesses
Depression and unhealthy alcohol use

Which of these apply to you depends on age, sex and personal history. The full preventive care overview explains how guidelines decide what is due.

Preventive Care Providers in Elmhurst

These providers run checkups and screening visits at our 75th Street office; you can pick one and keep them for future yearly exams.

Dr. Karl E. Latortue, MD – Internal Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine

Speaks English

Sumakmur Holiwell, PA – Physician Assistant

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Speaks English, Indonesian

Dr. Helen Vasquez, MD – Geriatric Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine

Speaks English

Hours & Location

City Prime Care – Elmhurst, Queens

41-02 75th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373

(718) 555-0175

Monday – Friday:: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:: Closed
Sunday:: Closed

By subway, get off at 74 St–Broadway / Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Av (7, E, F, M, R) and walk a few blocks to 75th Street. M and R riders can also use Elmhurst Av. Morning slots fill first, so if you want a fasting blood draw before work, book the earliest opening.

Insurance Accepted in Elmhurst

Anyone looking for a Medicaid doctor in Elmhurst for a yearly checkup is welcome here. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, and we recommend calling (718) 555-0175 to confirm your plan. Under federal rules, most plans cover many recommended screenings and vaccines without cost sharing when you use an in-network provider, although a test ordered to investigate a new symptom can be billed differently. Medicare members are also eligible for an annual wellness visit. Our front desk can review what your plan includes in English or Spanish, and our insurance page lists the basics.