At Pines, our internal medicine physicians are experts at treating those who may have several serious, complicated illnesses. They are well-versed at taking a look at how problems in one area of the body can affect other areas. For this reason, they’re great at helping those who have one or more chronic illnesses. In addition, doctors specializing in internal medicine have had extensive training in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
They treat illnesses such as:
They can also perform yearly physicals and regular cancer screenings.
The Pines Internal Medicine team is your health partner for life, where your wellbeing is our priority.
Family Practitioners provide primary care to patients of all ages, and they often provide annual physicals, disease management, follow-up care for hospitalized patients, and minor surgeries that can be performed in an outpatient setting. A family practitioner may be an MD (Doctor of Medicine) or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy). Physician Assistants (PA-Cs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) also provide primary care under the direction of a physician.
