From wellness and prevention checkups to management of chronic illness,
Archbold’s internal medicine specialists have you covered.
Internal medicine doctors, also called internists, are sometimes mistaken
for family medicine or general practice physicians. All are types of primary
care providers and skilled in diagnosing and treating many of the same
infectious diseases, chronic illnesses and other health conditions. However,
internal medicine doctors focus primarily on the body’s internal
organs. Internists also take care of adults only, while family medicine
physicians care for both younger and older patients.
Internal medicine doctors most often work in outpatient office settings,
but also follow their patients to a hospital if they are admitted. Other
types of internists, known as hospitalists, work in hospitals only, where
they take care of adults with complicated health problems every day.
Internal medicine doctors also refer patients to specialists who can offer
more advanced care for a specific condition.
Chronic Illness and Infectious Diseases
The internists at Archbold treat and manage chronic illness and infectious
diseases, such as:
Asthma
Hormonal issues
Diabetes
Digestive disorders
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Influenza, pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses
Joint pain
Renal disorders
Disease Prevention
The internists at Archbold provide comprehensive preventive care to help
adults avoid chronic and infectious diseases. Their services include:
Annual physical exams
Blood pressure checks
Blood sugar (blood glucose) testing
Bone density scans
Cholesterol screening
Lifestyle improvement (nutrition, smoking cessation, stress and weight
management)
Liver function testing
Women’s wellness exams
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