What's an Internist?

An internist's specialty is internal medicine, a primary care specialty focusing on the care and treatment of adults.

Internists provide long-term, comprehensive care, managing both common illnesses and complex problems. General internists incorporate an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of common ailments ranging from the eyes and ears to the skin and nervous system.

Internists are characterized by an extensive knowledge of diagnosis and treatment and often act as consultants to other specialists.



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