Internal Medicine

Everyone needs to establish a relationship with an Internal Medicine physician on or around

the age of 35. They should consider starting a relationship earlier if they have a family history

of chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, hypertension, etc. An Internal Medicine

physician will follow you thoughout your life and closely monitor your annual physicals as well

as handle acute illnesses such as the common cold, strep throat, etc.

The formal definition of an Internal Medicine physician is a doctor whom provides long term,

comprehensive care in the office and the hospital (and the nursing home in some situations),

managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly.

Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases,

affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, digestive, respiratory and vascular systems.

Internal Medicine Physicians