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Internal Medicine

An internist is a physician who treats diseases of the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, digestive, respiratory, and vascular systems. These physicians provide long-term and comprehensive care. Because they undergo primary care training in internal medicine, these physicians also address disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, and mental health.

 

Internal medicine or general internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. Internists are not the same as general practitioners or family physicians, and one significant distinction is that internists only see adults, whereas family practitioners see both children and adults.

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Recognized internal medicine sub-specialties include:

  • Allergy and Immunology (immune system)

  • Cardiovascular Disease (heart and vascular system)

  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology (heart health)

  • Critical Care Medicine (patients with organ system failures)

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (heart rhythm)

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (diabetes and other glandular and metabolic disorders)

  • Gastroenterology (gastrointestinal system, liver, and gallbladder)

  • Transplant Hepatology (liver)

  • Hematology (blood)

  • Infectious Disease (bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections)

  • Nephrology (kidneys)

  • Oncology (cancer)

  • Pulmonary Disease (lungs and respiratory system)

  • Rheumatology (joints and musculoskeletal system)

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Internal medicine doctors are trained to provide the following services:

  • Accurate diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of symptoms and diseases

  • Knowledge of conditions affecting any of the body's systems

  • Guidance, counseling, and preventive measures for better overall health

  • Palliative care and comprehensive care for the rest of one's life

  • Treatment of mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety caused by abnormal brain activity, a chronic disease, or hormonal imbalances.

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Adults 18 and older can receive care at PLAZA Health and Wellness Center. We are prepared to handle any situation, no matter how common, rare, simple, or complex it may be.

 

Our Internal Medicine Services:

  • Age-Required Preventative, Screening, Diagnostic, Treatment and Monitoring Services 

  • Comprehensive Health History and Physical Exams

  • Medication Review and Management

  • Wellness and Nutrition Counseling

  • Risk Assessments and Health Screening

  • Vaccines and Immunizations

  • Chronic Disease Management

  • Collaboration and Referrals to Specialists When Needed

  • Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care and Evaluations

  • Complete Blood Profiles Drawn in Office - Results Within 24-48 Hours

  • Genetic Testing for Early Diagnosis, Detection, and Identification of Individuals who may be at Risk 

  • Coordination of Your Care to Eliminate the Confusion of Navigating a Complex Healthcare System​

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