Internal medicine is distinguished by its comprehensive care, which focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of a wide variety of diseases. Specific medical protocols are used to address various organs and systems, including the gastrointestinal, endocrine, metabolic, renal, infectious, oncological, hematological, hepatic, and respiratory systems.
Vialidad de la Barranca (no number), Hacienda de las Palmas, 52763 Huixquilucan, Mexico
Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. / Saturday 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Internal medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in adults.
Internal medicine treats a wide range of conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases, among others.
You should see an internist if you have symptoms or conditions that affect multiple organs or systems in the body, or if you need a comprehensive health evaluation.
The main difference lies in their training and specialization. An internist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in adults, while a general practitioner provides general medical care to patients of all ages.
The goal of Internal Medicine is to provide comprehensive, high-quality medical care to adult patients through accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and disease prevention.