Internal medicine is the branch and specialty of medicine concerning the diagnosis and non surgical treatment of diseases in adults, especially of internal organs and the treatment provide by internal medicine physicians, internists or doctors for adults. Internal medicine doctor, also called "internists", are required to have included in their medical schooling and postgraduate training at least three years dedicated to learning how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults and some specialists for the treatment of diseases like oncologists, nephrologists, gastronenterologists, infectious diseases, cardiologists, hematologists, diabetes, breast cancer, heart diseases, or migraines.

Internal medicine doctors are sometimes referred to as the "doctor's doctor," because they are often called upon to act as consultants to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. While the name "internal medicine" may lead one to believe that internists only treat "internal" problems, this is not the case. Internal medicine doctor or internal medicine physicians treat the whole person, not just internal organs with help of internal medicines.

A personal physician or specialists who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internal medicine doctors are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infectious diseases, diabetes, breast cancer, heart diseases, migraines, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems.

The Internal medicine doctor or physicians are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. Adolescent Medicine an internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary health care specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological, and social characteristics of adolescents, their health care problems and needs.

Doctors of internal medicine or the internal medicine physicians or doctors for adults focus on adult medicine and have had special study and training focusing on the prevention and treatment of adult diseases. At least three of their seven or more years of medical school and postgraduate training are dedicated to learning how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults. Internists are sometimes referred to as the "doctor's doctor," because they are often called upon to act as consultants to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems.

The internal medicine doctor of Consult4care is a board certified internal medicine doctor for online practicing in Novato, California. On this website you will find information about our doctors, internists, specialists, their practice and office, health and wellness resources, as well as a pre-appointment checklist and forms. When selecting a personal doctor, have you considered a physician who specializes in adult health care.

The internal medicine doctor or specialists are trained in the prevention and treatment of adult diseases, infectious diseases, diabetes and heart diseases. They can serve your medical needs throughout your life, from as early as the teens (age 16) through the "senior" years.

Our doctors of internal medicine focus on prevention and early detection of catastrophic illnesses. They can provide screening and treatment of cholesterol disorders, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, breast cancer, thyroid disorders, cancer and migraines. Annual health exams and routine sick visits can be handled by our internists, with many clinics offering same-day appointments when you are ill.

Our services:

• Comprehensive annual history review, including social and family history of health.
• Complete annual physical examination test.
• Referrals for age-appropriate screening tests such as colonoscopies and mammogram's.
• Facilitated referrals to specialists and coordination of your health care.
• Well woman exams, including breast exam and PAP smears.
• Assessment of prostate health care.