Why Do You Need an Internist to Protect Your Health?

Internal medicine physicians rise to the challenge of caring for patients by providing broad and comprehensive care. Internists specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating chronic diseases while also promoting and supporting ongoing health. If you value your health and wellness, don’t overlook the importance of having an internal medicine physician on your side.

The Value of an Internist

Internal medicine physicians spend at least seven years in medical school and postgraduate training, with three or more of those years dedicated to becoming experts in preventing, diagnosing, and treating adult diseases. More than half of internal medicine residents complete a one to four year fellowship in order to study a subspecialty as well. Common subspecialties include genetics, rheumatology, cardiology, infectious disease, and sports medicine.

Because internists are experts in disease and illness, they are often known as the “doctor’s doctor,” and they are called upon for professional advice and support by many other types of specialty doctors. In short, internists are physicians who provide comprehensive and long term care in the office and, when needed, hospital settings. This makes it possible for internists to help adults stay healthy and manage their illnesses or chronic diseases that arise over time.

Internists Solve the Puzzle

Internists are specifically trained to solve diagnostic puzzles that have stumped others. Chronic illness and severe health problems often are not what they seem, and internists can call upon their extensive knowledge and experience to determine the exact problem and best solution.

The Best Long Term Relationship

An internist is a type of doctor who patients stay with for the long haul. Since internists can provide comprehensive care for preventative health, common problems, and complex diseases, they can handle primary care services for adults while also helping to resolve more major problems.

This ongoing relationship makes treatment more efficient because internal physicians already know each patient’s background and possess a personal understanding of the patient’s lifestyle, habits, and previous medical patterns.  Dr. Kavita Rao, M.D. understands the true importance of this close doctor-patient relationship, and she is committed to serving adults in the St. Petersburg, Florida area who want and need customized, diligent care. Call (727) 525-0900 to make your own appointment now.