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Internal Medicine

Physicians practicing internal medicine in Raleigh, NC provide primary medical care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment of diseases and illnesses, routine care, and preventative medicine. Internal medicine doctors may be referred to as internists, general internists, or doctors of internal medicine.

A doctor of internal medicine attends medical school for four years and receives a minimum of three years of training in a hospital or clinic as an intern and resident. Upon completion of training and testing, a doctor specializing in internal medicine receives certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

SCOPE OF ADULT MEDICAL CARE

The rigorous education and certification process physicians practicing internal medicine in Raleigh, NC go through prepares them for a wide variety of issues their patients may be dealing with. Internists are experts in diagnosis and are prepared to figure out the precise condition is at the root of their difficulties, even if there are multiple factors at work.

Internists are also not just focused on common colds and illness diagnosis and treatment. They are trained to diagnose and treat both common medical conditions and more in-depth concerns in many different areas, including:

  • Drug and substance abuse
  • Mental health
  • Respiratory conditions
  • Blood issues
  • Joint problems
  • Urinary problems
  • Kidney issues
  • Heart and cardiovascular conditions
  • Digestive system problems
  • Diabetes
  • Infections
  • Neurological issues

Internal Medicine in Raleigh, NC is more than just the focus of diagnosis and treatment in different areas of human health. It is also significantly associated with patient education and general education of health and wellness. Preventative medicine is a major focus of internists when treating patients, specifically regarding the effects of personal hygiene, diet, physical activity and mental health on health. It is this health and wellness education and the investment in the person and family that sets internists in Raleigh, NC apart from other physicians.

MED-PEDS AT WAKE PEDIATRICS

All Wake Internal Medicine and Pediatrics doctors are board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, a distinction called Med-Peds. A number of our doctors hold additional board certifications in subspecialties including Pediatrics, Pulmonary Medicine, Geriatrics, Sleep Medicine, and Gastroenterology.

Our Med-Peds physicians are qualified to provide medical care to your whole family, making it convenient for children and their parents to receive care all under the same roof. For more information about Wake Pediatrics’ services in internal medicine or pediatrics, contact us at our Raleigh, NC office.

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North Raleigh

10880 Durant Rd, Suite 100

Raleigh, NC 27614

Phone: 919-781-7500

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