What is Internal Medicine?
Like family physicians, Internal Medicine Specialists (Internists) provide primary and specialty care to adults for various conditions affecting multiple organs and systems. They are specially trained to support patients with specific illnesses based on a subspecialty (such as cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and more.)
Depending on the patient’s condition, an internist may become an integral part of their ongoing care team, working with a patient for years or even decades to help manage their chronic condition.
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When to see anInternal Medicine Specialist?
At SPC, patients are referred by their family physicians for many conditions that require a more precise diagnosis and in-depth management. Subsequently, patients are supported by a specialist who can help to identify the issue faster and start effective treatment as soon as possible.
Common conditions that can be managed by an internal medicine specialist include chronic diseases, abnormal blood results, fatigue, and non-specific symptoms that require support.
Common conditions treated by Internal Medicine Specialists
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Diabetes
- Congestive heart failure
- Pulmonary disease
- Musculoskeletal disease
- Screening neurological assessment
- Kidney disease
- Abnormal bloodwork
- Non-specific symptoms (fatigue, weight loss/gain, etc.)
- Perioperative medicine (pre-surgery assessments)
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