Internal medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of adult diseases. Internal medicine doctors, often referred to as internists, are trained to manage a wide range of medical conditions, from common ailments to complex illnesses. They provide comprehensive and long-term care, serving as primary care physicians or specialists in various subspecialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or infectious diseases. Internal medicine encompasses a broad spectrum of healthcare for adults, emphasizing a holistic approach to patient care.
These are the common diseases treated by the doctors in this speciality. This list is only suggestive and doctors in this field treat numerous other ailments. Please click on specific disease to contact a doctor specializing in this particular disease or continue to all doctors in this speciality.
Anemia Asthma, COPD, Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Infectious Diseases, Liver Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis.