Is an Internal Medicine Doctor Right for me? 
Internal Medicine Doctors or Doctors for Adults®, specialize in providing medical care for adults. If you are 18 years or older, you may choose an internal medicine doctor to be your primary doctor.
An internal medicine physician gets to know you, your family history and your individual concerns. This is the doctor you see for common ailments that arise throughout the years and someone who will help you monitor your overall health and wellness.
Internal Medicine
Doctors of internal medicine (“internists”) are medical specialists who 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.
Your doctor & partner in health
By choosing a partner in health, you make your health a priority. From wellness and preventive medicine to more serious health concerns or disease – an internal medicine physician is your partner in health throughout your adult life.
Preventive medicine
Internal Medicine doctors bring to patients an understanding of preventive medicine and men’s and women’s health. According to your age and health profile, your physician may recommend screenings to identify potential health problems. Internists also evaluate overall health, including weight, exercise habits, nutrition, and stress management.
| When should you have a check-up? |
| 20-29 |
At least every 5 years |
| 30-39 |
Every 3-4 years |
| 40-49 |
Every 2-3 years |
| 50-59 |
Every 2 years |
| 60 & older |
Yearly |
When you are sick
Your internal medicine physician or the physician on-call will provide same day care in most urgent care cases Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are admitted to the hospital*, your physician or the FDC physician on-call is available to provide hospital care.
Seamless medical care
Your internal medicine physician helps you coordinate your care with other specialists. As an added convenience, many specialists and diagnostic tests are conveniently located at Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic.
Caring for the whole patient
In addition, Internists are specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time.
Hospital Care
Your physician or the FDC physician on-call is available to provide medical care at Washington Regional Medical Center.
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