General Internal Medicine

General internal medicine is a subspecialty of the branch of medicine known as internal medicine. Doctors who specialize in this field, sometimes called internists, are considered experts in the diagnosis and management of diseases, illnesses and injuries in adults.

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Welcome to the Division of General Internal Medicine. Our general internal medicine physicians have undergone extensive training and have a deep foundation of clinical and practical knowledge that allows them to provide the complete range of medical care for adults, including the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, gynecological care, urgent care and minor surgery. Our general internists serve as advocates for disease prevention and health promotion.

Members of the general internal medicine faculty are lauded for their work ethic, collegiality and exceptional teaching skills. The faculty provides residents and other learners with clinical experience and advanced training using the latest technologies and innovations within the field.

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Our faculty

The faculty at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is focused on educating the region's top physicians, researching new models of care, and providing expert clinical services that address the health care needs of central and southern Illinois.

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General Internal Medicine’s Registered Dietician, Charlyn Ware appeared on SIU Medicine Minute to promote the importance of health eating for total health. For patients struggling with weight, or need help managing your blood sugar, General Internal Medicine offers ways to help.