Sam Stout, MD is a board certified internal medi­cine physician with over 35 years of experience. He believes in treating people and not symptoms or diagnoses. Wellness is his main focus. Dr. Stout loves being the ONE stop shop on the highway of healthcare.

One of his favorite things in life is hearing his patients' comment that their lives have been enhances and changed for the good because of his services. Dr. Stout lives in Statesville with his wife Marsha and enjoys the local community and beautiful Lake Norman.

Andrea Colvin is a nationally board-certified nurse practitioner at Stout Internal Medicine & Wellness, specializing in disease prevention and weight management.

Andrea earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing from South University in Savannah, Georgia. She also has 15 years experience in emergency medicine.

She lives in Mooresville with her husband and two children. She enjoys outdoor activities and experiencing all that Lake Norman has to offer.

Andrea was featured in the July issue of Lake Norman Women's Magazine.

Early detection is important for successful treatment of disease and screening tests are a standard way to accomplish that.

Screening needs vary by age, however. Do you know what tests you should have at your current age? Find out with our infographic on appropriate tests.