Annual physical only, unless I get sick in some other way and need to see him. Then more. I also go to my nephrologist once per year (usually 6 months after my gp annual physical). That is basically like a mini physical. Same blood tests, for the most part. He also has my vitals taken and listens to my heart, and checks my ankles. My gp said there's no need for me to continue the nephrologist, but the nephrologist said he'd like to see me once per year. I like having the checks twice per year. I have quit other specialists. Sometimes they start to add up, unnecessarily. My psychiatrist hasn't ordered a blood test for me for ages, because I always give him copies of the results from the above two docs. My psychiatrist thinks I should be taking a medication for my cholesterol, but my gp and nephrologist think I'm still low enough risk not to.

Q: Are you doing anything special for Independence Day?