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3 Conditions Internal Medicine Can Treat

Hitchcock Family Medicine

This type of doctor is often referred to as an internist or primary care doctor. According to the CDC, the percentage of adults who had a visit with a doctor or other health care professional in the last year is 84.9%. Let's look at three of the conditions that can be treated through internal medicine.

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Why a Small Practice Doctor might be Better

The Direct Doctors Difference

​The author highlights the fact that the business model of hospital owned primary care… ” emphasizes revenue maximization over patient well-being.” In addition, when patients have testing done at in-hospital labs and facilities, the costs are higher than stand-alone centers. His solution?

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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. Referral to a weight management center can help. I would advise clinicians to adopt a holistic approach when treating patients with MASLD. Consider antiobesity medications, though they may not improve liver fibrosis.

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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

At Noreta, we believe that care doesn’t stop when you walk out the door. We are dedicated to staying connected with our patients, ensuring they are up-to-date with follow-up appointments, preventive screenings, referrals, medication refills, and any other care needs. patients are able to get timely primary care.

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How to Choose the Best Hormone Doctor in Connecticut for Your Needs

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Here are some tips for choosing the best Connecticut-based hormone doctor for your unique needs. Ask for Recommendations When you’re looking for a hormone doctor, people you trust can provide valuable recommendations. Friends and family members who’ve seen a hormone doctor are another useful source of recommendations.

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Should you have a coach? Greg Pawlson, Beth Griffiths, & Vicky Tang

GeriPal

Eric: … in geriatrics as a primary care doctor? Second thing to say is that I think referrals are really important. I have hired coaches based on referrals. Greg: Yeah. I teach coaching skills to leaders. I’ve been doing that, actually, at UCSF in the nursing school and with Kaiser. Vicky: Yeah.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

You should have the child follow up with their primary care doctor often after about 10 to 14 days on the acid blocking regimen that you prescribed. But if they’re not improving, And that could be a cause for referral to gastroenterology. A trial of four to eight weeks would be reasonable. You should trust that.