What happens during the immigration physical?

The physician will review your medical history and give you a physical exam, a chest X-ray, and test your blood. You will be tested for communicable diseases and if you have been vaccinated. Form I-693 will be completed along with the exam.

What do I need to bring for my immigration medical exam?

Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Records. Our facility can provide form I-693 for your convenience and our medical immigration specialist will work with you to fill out the documents correctly.

How much does USCIS medical exam cost?

Pricing can vary and they start at $400 depending what is needed. The U.S. government does not set a standard fee and health insurance will not cover the cost. Therefore, expect to pay out of pocket and check with your doctor for a more accurate price.

Is I-693 covered by insurance?

Health insurance will not cover the cost of an immigration physical. Therefore, expect to pay out of pocket and check with your doctor for a more accurate price.

Why do you need a medical exam for a green card?

U.S. law requires that immigrants take medical exams to prove that they are not a health risk to the general public. You might not be allowed to remain if you have a communicable disease.

NPI Numbers

(504) 226-7043

Monday - Saturday

7am - 5pm

Sunday

8am - 12 noon

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Monday - Friday

8am - 4pm

Saturday

7am - 3pm

Sunday

8am - 12 noon

Gretna Medical Center

315 Westbank Expressway
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone:(504) 364-1844

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Detecting cancer early with Galleri testing

What is a Galleri test and who is it for?

Galleri is a type of cancer detection test that can scan for multiple cancers at a time. With a simple blood draw, the test will look for signals shared across more than 50 types of cancers, many of which are not typically screened for today. The test is offered at our facility which is only a 10 min drive from New Orleans to the Westbank.

Who is Galleri testing for?

This test is recommended for anyone with a family history of cancer.
A consulation with a provider is recommended before ordering the test.
The test is not recommended for anyone that is pregnant, younger than 21 years of age, or undergoing cancer treatment.

How accuate is Galleri cancer detection?

According to the case study below, the dection rates are 17% for stage I, 40% for stage II and 27.5% for stage I-II.

Case study

What type of cancers can Galleri detect?

A
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
Ampulla of Vater
Anus
Appendix, Carcinoma

B
Bile Ducts, Distal
Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic
Bile Ducts, Perihilar
Bladder, Urinary
Bone
Breast

C
Cervix
Colon and Rectum

E
Esophagus and Esophagogastric Junction

G
Gallbladder
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasms

K
Kidney

L
Larynx
Leukemia
Liver
Lung
Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)

M
Melanoma of the Skin
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mesothelioma, Malignant Pleural

N
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
Nasopharynx
Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Appendix
Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Colon and Rectum
Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas

O
Oral Cavity
Oropharynx (HPV-Mediated, p16+)
Oropharynx (p16-) and Hypopharynx
Ovary, Fallopian Tube and Primary Peritoneum

P
Pancreas, exocrine
Penis
Plasma Cell Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders
Prostate

S
Small Intestine
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Abdomen and Thoracic Visceral Organs
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Head and Neck
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Retroperitoneum
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Unusual Histologies and Sites
Stomach

T
Testis

U
Ureter, Renal Pelvis
Uterus, Carcinoma and Carcinosarcoma
Uterus, Sarcoma

V
Vagina
Vulva

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