Internal Medicine

The field of internal medicine involves the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases that affect multiple systems within the body simultaneously. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are referred to as internists, and their primary focus is to treat diseases that are undifferentiated and do not necessarily fit into one particular organ system. At LMC, our internal medicine department is dedicated to helping patients understand and deal with both acute and chronic conditions that affect multiple areas of the body simultaneously, with the goal of improving both quality and length of life. To learn more about our internal medicine services, please contact us.

Patient Education

About Internal Medicine

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Internal Medicine vs. Family Medicine

This is perhaps one of the most confusing questions for many students (and patients alike), particularly when referring to internists who practice general internal medicine. However, there are fundamental differences in the focus, training, and patient care activities of these two specialties. Historically, internal medicine and family medicine developed from very different backgrounds.