Primary Care / Internal Medicine

An internal medicine doctor is otherwise known as an internist, general practice doctor, or general physician. Their role is to build a relationship with their patients based on open communication and trust.

Since internal medicine is concerned with the treatment of adults, this relationship is especially important. Adults can identify when they are in poor health, but unless they have a good channel of communication with their general practitioner, they may not confide in them until their condition has deteriorated.

Our primary care physicians offer a range of services including but not limited to:

If you suspect that you have a condition or are in poor health, it is worth consulting your internal medicine doctor. The sooner you are diagnosed and treated, the better your prognosis. Should you not have any immediate conditions, your general medicine doctor can still advise you of your risks based on your age, weight, sex, and related factors, and create a preventive treatment plan, if necessary.

A recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at the main reasons for office-based physician visits.4 Here were some of the key findings:

Chronic problems are on the rise,6 and as we age we acquire new problems. Some are interlinked. For example, patients with diabetes are more likely to develop other complications and chronic problems, such as vascular diseases and kidney problems. Regular appointments with your internal medicine doctor are essential not only in managing chronic conditions, but in preventing further complications.

Trust and open communication are essential for effective diagnosis and care. Internists are not just here to deal with your injuries, or chronic conditions, they are also on hand to listen to your concerns about your health and intervene with preventative treatments before your condition deteriorates.

Should you find yourself in need of an emergency appointment, we offer walk-in care with no appointment necessary.