Specialty Overview
Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes.
As primary care physicians for adults, internists are trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time.
Comprehensive Care: Internists provide complete healthcare for adults, from routine check-ups to complex disease management, serving as the foundation of adult medical care.
