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Internal Medicine
Dean
Health System's Internal Medicine
physicians
(internists) focus on primary care of adults—from teenagers
to the elderly—and
diseases of internal organs.
Internal Medicine includes prevention, management and treatment of common and complex medical conditions that occur in adults, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, rheumatism, osteoporosis, conditions related to aging, and healthy lifestyle management.
When appropriate, an Internal Medicine physician will refer patients to other medical specialists for additional care. They actively monitor a patient’s overall condition and health, even when other medical specialists are involved.
Common terms for Internal Medicine specialists include "Doctor of Internal Medicine", "Internist", or "General Internist".
Internal Medicine Services
- Comprehensive primary care for adults of any age
- Diagnosis and reatment of acute and chronic illnesses
- Disease prevention and management, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, arthritis, cholesterol management, etc.
- Men's health, including wellness check-ups
- Women's health, including routine gynecological care
- Senior health and geriatrics
- Annual physicals and screenings
- Immunizations
- Mild injury care (cuts, bruises, sprains, pulled muscles)
- Healthy lifestyle management, including smoking cessation and weight management
- Referrals to specialists
See our recommended resources for more information about Internal Medicine and health care for adults.
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