Internal Medicine Centers
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Doctors of internal medicine
focus on adult medicine and have had special study and training focusing on the
prevention and treatment of adult diseases. At least three of their seven or
more years of medical school and postgraduate training are dedicated to learning
how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults.
 What's an "internist"?
Internists are Doctors of Internal Medicine. But you may see them referred to by
several terms, including "internists," "general internists" and "doctors of
internal medicine." However, don't mistake them with "interns," who are doctors in
their first year of residency training. Although internists may act as primary
care physicians, they are not "family physicians," "family practitioners," or
"general practitioners," whose training is not solely concentrated on adults and
may include surgery, obstetrics and pediatrics.
Caring for the whole patient
Internists are equipped to
deal with whatever problem a patient brings -- no matter how common or rare, or
how simple or complex. They are specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic
problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several
different illnesses may strike at the same time. They also bring to patients an
understanding of wellness (disease prevention and the promotion of health),
women's health, substance abuse, mental health, as well as effective treatment
of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive
organs.
For information on our internal
medicine practices, use the links on the right, or call 800-693-CARE
(2273) or 302-623-CARE for a physician
referral.
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