What is Internal Medicine?
What is Internal Medicine?Internal medicine refers to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad range of illnesses, diseases, and general health issues affecting adults and their internal organs. Internal medicine doctors address simple and complex diseases and play a critical role in managing health.
An internal medicine physician (also called an internist) can:
- Monitor and treat high blood pressure issues
- Help you manage cardiovascular diseases
- Administer routine and travel-related immunizations
- Perform routine physical exams
- Treat infectious diseases and other disorders
- Provide senior care
- Evaluate the mental health
- Manage chronic conditions
Internal medicine vs. family medicine
The main difference between internal medicine physicians and family medicine doctors is the age of the patients they serve. Internal medicine doctors only treat adults and deal with adult diseases and illnesses. Family medicine physicians see patients of all ages.
Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian
ServicesAt NewYork-Presbyterian, we’re dedicated to offering complete and affordable healthcare to the people of New York City. Our hospital campuses, primary and specialty care clinics, and medical groups provide high-quality medical care to diverse patients of all ethnicities, cultures, and economic backgrounds. We have over 200 locations throughout the New York City area, including Westchester and Putnam Counties.
We offer a full range of primary care services, including:
- Preventive care, including routine cancer screenings
- Routine physical exams and some laboratory tests
- Management of blood pressure and hypertension conditions
- Management and treatment of diabetes
- High cholesterol screening and management
- Weight management, including nutrition and fitness plans
- Administering vaccinations
- Treatment of infectious diseases and other health conditions
- Mental health assessments
- Disease prevention
If you have concerns about your overall health or a specific condition, make an appointment with your internal medicine doctor or family medical provider. They can determine whether you should see a specialist or if they can treat your condition in their office.
A World-Class Team of Doctors
Our TeamNewYork-Presbyterian’s collaboration with two renowned medical institutions, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, allows us to retain medical professionals with unsurpassed skills and experience. These internal medical doctors bring accessible, top-notch healthcare to the people of New York and the neighboring areas.
It's important to have an internal medicine or primary care physician you can trust—someone who knows you and your medical history well. An internal medicine doctor who understands your unique health needs can help streamline your care accordingly.
Convenient Care Near You
NewYork-Presbyterian has medical groups conveniently located throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. If you live outside the New York area, NewYork-Presbyterian now offers digital health services that can connect leading doctors and specialists with patients throughout the country.
Our state-of-the-art medical centers offer:
- Same-day, early, late, and weekend appointments
- Over 125 locations providing primary and specialty care
- Virtual doctor appointments
- Most insurance is accepted
- Patients have access to 24/7 free online patient portals — patients can message their doctors, schedule appointments, view their lab results, pay their bills, and more
- Physicians trained in treating a wide range of health issues and problems
Schedule a video visit or an appointment today at one of NewYork-Presbyterian’s many medical group locations.