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Dear Doctor: Why doesn’t my doctor measure my height during annual visits?
Dear Doctor: Why doesn’t my doctor measure my height during annual visits?
Dear Doctor: Why doesn’t my doctor measure my height during annual visits?

Published on: 01/21/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is it that when one sees the doctor, the nurse will take their weight and blood pressure but neglect to take their height? I find this very interesting as height is asked on medical forms when receiving a bone density test, MRI, scan, etc. How is one to know what their height is if it’s never taken? Any information you could shed would be very enlightening! -- R.Z.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/01/dear-doctor-why-doesnt-my-doctor-measure-my-height-during-annual-visits.html

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