Internal medicine physicians have broad and deep training in the health and illness of adults. We care for people with diseases of the heart and blood vessels, hormonal disorders, digestive problems, infections, kidney problems and all types of breathing problems. We are trained to care for men and women from adolescence to the elder years of life. We are specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic dilemmas.
Pediatricians are experts in the health of children.
We address a wide variety of concerns in this age group, including illness, injury, growth and development, nutrition, immunizations, physical fitness, safety, behavior, emotional and family problems, and school and learning issues. We diagnose and treat a full range of acute and chronic illnesses, from common infections and minor trauma to malignancies and inherited disorders. Family medicine involves continuing care for patients of all ages with all types of problems. All these specialties emphasize preventive health care. This means we work with you to help you stay healthy, as well as take care of you when you're injured or ill.