Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is a medical speciality focusing on providing comprehensive care for adult patients. Internists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of non-surgical diseases affecting the internal organs and systems, excluding gynaecological and obstetrical conditions. They also play a crucial role in preventive care, helping identify and address various disease risk factors.

Internal medicine subspecialties

Some internal medicine physicians choose to take additional subspecialty of internal medicine training including:

Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Infectious diseases
Haematology
Oncology
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Immunology
Nephrology
Neurology
Critical care

Internal medicine vs family medicine

While internal medicine doctors and family medicine doctors have a similar-looking job scope, there are some significant differences.

The following is a list of differences between these two fields:

Internal medicine	Family medicine
Specialised in treatment of adults	Provide care for patients of all ages, from birth through adolescence and old age
May be trained in subspecialties such as pulmonology and cardiology	Trained to manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions
Inpatient and outpatient	Outpatient primarily

Internal medicine vs general practitioner

Internal medicine and general practitioners are similar but have a few key differences:

Internal medicine	General practitioners
Specialised in treatment of adults	Provide care for patients of all ages
May be trained in subspecialties such as pulmonology and cardiology	Provide basic care along with treatment for injuries and wounds
Inpatient and outpatient	Outpatient primarily

Who is an internal medicine doctor?

Internal medicine physicians are medical professionals in the field of internal medicine who have been trained to attend to a wide range of illnesses regardless of how complex or uncommon the illnesses may be.

An internal medicine doctor can treat conditions related to your heart, lungs, brain, and other organs.

What does an internal medicine doctor do?

Internal medicine specialists care for adults primarily, and they specialise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease in adults. Many internal medicine physicians provide care for a wide range of health disorders and to educate patients on preventive care and wellbeing.

Find an Internist Near Me

Schedule a consultation with Pantai Hospitals' experienced internist today and take the first step towards better health. Your well-being and disease prevention is too important to wait, make the call now and prioritise your health with Pantai Hospitals.

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