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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