What is internal medicine?
Internal medicine is a specialty that focuses on maintaining and improving the health of adults. As specialists in internal medicine, the board-certified doctors at Wandisan and Rosete Medical Group offer evidence-based care for a wide range of health concerns. Whether you need preventive care, an annual exam, or help managing a chronic condition, the goal of internal medicine is improving your overall health and wellbeing. Call today, or book a consultation online to find out more.
What are internal medicine services?
Internal medicine includes a broad array of health services for adults. This includes but isn’t limited to:
- Disease prevention
- Weight loss
- Health screenings, including cancer and cardiovascular screenings
- Diagnosis and treatment of common and complex illnesses
- Treatment of minor injuries
- Geriatric care
The doctors at Wandisan and Rosete Medical Group also are experts at caring for and managing chronic ailments, such as:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Asthma
In addition, the practice offers annual checkups for men and comprehensive well-woman exams.
What happens during a well-woman exam?
Your doctor at Wandisan and Rosete Medical Group begins by checking your vital signs. These include your:
- Pulse
- Blood pressure
- Temperature
Your doctor also takes a complete medical history. They ask about past illnesses or surgeries, current health concerns, and medical conditions that run in your family.
Based on the information that you’ve shared, your doctor recommends screening tests and follow-up services are right for you. If you have health goals, such as losing weight, your doctor discusses your weight loss options, such as fat-burning injections and diet medications.
The visit also includes a physical exam, which may include:
- A Pap smear
- Pelvic exam of your reproductive organs
- Breast exam
Depending on your age, you might also need a mammogram.
What happens during an annual checkup for men?
Similar to a well-woman checkup, a men’s annual exam includes a complete medical history and physical checkup. However, depending on your age, your doctor suggests certain tests to look for conditions that become more common in men with age.
This includes screenings for:
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Prostate cancer
If you’re between age 50-75, your doctor recommends a screening test for colorectal cancer.
If it’s been a while since you’ve had a checkup, take charge of your health today by calling Wandisan and Rosete Medical Group or booking a consultation online.
