An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly.
Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They 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, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
—American Board of Medical Specialties
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Peconic Bay Medical Center’s Medical Specialists deliver comprehensive care you can trust
Our affiliated and staff internal medicine specialists provide personalized medicine as primary care providers as well as consultations to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems.
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