Sports Physical

Most children and adolescents are required to have a sports physical before they can participate in a school sports season. At Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness, we understand the importance of these evaluations in ensuring the safety and well-being of young athletes.

During a sports physical, we conduct a thorough assessment to ensure your child is fit to participate in their chosen sport. We pay special attention to:

Cardiovascular Health: We carefully listen for heart murmurs or other abnormal cardiological findings that could indicate underlying issues. This is a critical step in preventing potential heart-related incidents during physical activity.
Respiratory Health: We also screen for asthma or exercise-induced asthma, which can affect athletic performance and safety. If there are any concerns, we can provide management strategies or appropriate referrals to specialists.

In addition to these key areas, we review your child’s overall health, including musculoskeletal assessment, to ensure they are physically ready for sports participation. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive evaluation that supports your child’s athletic endeavors while prioritizing their health and safety.

If any concerns are identified, we will discuss them with you and, if necessary, make appropriate referrals to specialists for further evaluation or treatment.

Schedule your child’s sports physical with us today to ensure they are ready for the upcoming sports season, and to give you peace of mind that their health is in good hands.

Exercise and Physical Function in Dallas: Common Questions

Whether you are starting from nothing, returning after an injury, or trying to keep strength as you age, exercise is medical territory. Dr. Rajan Kohli evaluates your cardiovascular and joint status and gives you a starting point that is safe for your situation.

Do I need clearance before starting exercise?

Most healthy adults can begin moderate activity without any testing. Evaluation first is sensible if you have known heart disease, chest pain or breathlessness on exertion, fainting, poorly controlled blood pressure or diabetes, or if you are older and planning to start something vigorous.

I have joint pain — should I still exercise?

Usually yes, with the right kind. For osteoarthritis, appropriate activity reduces pain and improves function; rest tends to make it worse over time. Low-impact options such as cycling, swimming and resistance work are often better tolerated. Dr. Kohli will evaluate the joint first if the pain is new or severe.

Why does strength training matter as I get older?

Muscle mass declines steadily from midlife, and with it strength, balance and metabolic health. Resistance training is the most effective countermeasure, and it also supports bone density — which matters a great deal for fracture risk in older adults, particularly postmenopausal women.

What about supplements and performance products?

Most offer little, some interact with prescription medications, and the category is not reviewed by the FDA for effectiveness before sale. Products marketed for performance or muscle gain have been found to contain undeclared ingredients. Bring what you are considering and it will be reviewed honestly.

Is an exercise evaluation covered by insurance?

Evaluation of symptoms and medically necessary cardiac testing are covered. Personal training and fitness services are not medical benefits. Our staff verifies your coverage beforehand.

Where is your office?

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, Suite 516, Dallas, TX 75231, on the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas campus at Central Expressway. Convenient to University Park, Highland Park, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Richardson and Addison. Call or text 214-810-4331.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. We are accepting new patients, and same-week appointments are usually available.

Questions we have not covered? Call or text 214-810-4331 or book online.

Our Services

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, STE 516, Dallas, TX 75231

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Patient's Review

Don C.

Dr. Kohli is personable, engaged and thorough. He describes problems and solutions clearly. I don't feel like a number or a stranger. I even got my mom to start seeing Dr. Kohli.

Badal P.

Excellent clinic with an amazing doctor in Raj and a great team/support staff who provide a variety of innovative/wonderful healthcare services.

Regina S.

Discovery was thorough, listened thoughtfully, explained information about conditions & medication in detail, explained options, and the whole office & doctors were pleasant to deal with.

Phoebe S.

So grateful to have found Dr. Kohli and his staff! He is everything one could want in a doctor as he is experienced, knowledgeable, & wise… and most importantly, he listens to us patients and respects the input he receives.

Dona C.

I have never felt more comfortable being seen by a doctor as I do with Dr Kohli. I am able to discuss what needs to be discussed knowing I will be told the truth about what's really going on with my health.

Insurance Accepted

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and all Medicare Advantage plans — including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield — plus most major commercial insurance plans — and we add plans regularly. If you don’t see your plan, call 214-810-4331 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.

Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Commercial & Employer Plans

Medicaid, CHIP & Provider Networks

Also accepted

PHCS / MultiPlan
First Health (Coventry)
HealthSmart
Superior Health Plan
Wellpoint
Medica
USA Health Network
6 Degrees Health

Full list of plans accepted

Medicare: Original Medicare; Railroad Medicare; AARP Medicare Supplement; UnitedHealthcare Medicare AARP SecureHorizons; UnitedHealthcare MedicareComplete Choice (PPO); Humana Medicare (HMO, PPO); Cigna Medicare (MA HMO, MA PPO); Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare (PPO); Molina Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Superior Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Wellpoint (MA, SNP, MMP).

Commercial and employer plans: Aetna Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas — Blue Choice (PPO), Blue Essentials (HMO, POS), Blue Advantage HMO, MyBlue Health; Cigna Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO, OAP); UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); UMR; Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (PPO) and BSW Access PPO; HealthSmart (PPO); Medica Choice; QuikTrip (Open Access); 6 Degrees — Fort Worth Firefighters.

Medicaid and CHIP: Texas Medicaid; Superior Health Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Molina Healthcare (STAR, STAR+PLUS, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Blue Cross Blue Shield (STAR, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Amerigroup; Wellpoint (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids); Ambetter.

Provider networks: PHCS/MultiPlan (PPO); Coventry/First Health (PPO); USA Health Network (PPO).

Plan participation can change. Call 214-810-4331 to confirm your specific plan before your first visit. We also welcome self-pay patients. Concierge membership is entirely optional and is never required to be seen.