Internal Medicine is a medical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists—doctors who specialize in internal medicine—are trained to manage complex and chronic conditions affecting internal organs and systems such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, digestive tract, and more. They serve as primary care physicians for adults and often coordinate with other specialists to ensure comprehensive, long-term care. Internists are uniquely equipped to handle a wide range of health issues, from routine check-ups and common illnesses to managing multiple chronic conditions in a single patient. Their expertise lies in evidence-based medicine, complex diagnostic reasoning, and disease prevention.
Internal Medicine doctors treat a broad array of symptoms, including but not limited to:
These symptoms may point to underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, heart disease, respiratory illnesses, or gastrointestinal diseases.
Internists provide diagnosis and care for a wide variety of adult conditions, including:
Treatment in Internal Medicine is personalized and may include:
Internists emphasize a holistic approach—addressing not just the physical symptoms but also the emotional and social factors impacting a patient’s health.