Question 1

what is the main difference between a family doctor and an internal medicine doctor?

Accepted Answer

Different: A family practitioner is trained to provide primary care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients, 

internal medicine doctors focus on adults and geriatric patients.

Question 2

what is the difference between internal medicine and family doctor?

Accepted Answer

Family Doctor: Family doctors generally provide medical care for patients of all ages, including children.  Many family doctors provide prenatal care and/or delivers babies.  Internal medicine doctors do not provide pediatric nor ob/gyn services.

Question 3

when should i choose a family medicine over an internal medicine doctor?

Accepted Answer

For the whole family: If you have children and want the whole family to receive care in the same office, you might choose a family physician.  In some areas, family physicians also do some obstetrics

Question 4

can you recommend the best family practice doctor and/or internal medicine doctor for adults in the dallas, tx area? i have tried searching already.

Accepted Answer

Try from Hospital : You may call local hospitals and enquire for a board certified internist or family medicine md or check the yellow pages. Good luck!

Question 5

what kind of doctor should i find to be my pcp?  family medicine?  internal medicine?

Accepted Answer

Both r great!: I think they are both perfectly acceptable choices! i'm an internist.

Question 6

what are the differences between primary care doctors like family medicine, internal medicine and general practice. ?

Accepted Answer

Their training: General practice usually means the doctor has completed only an internship (1 year) of hospital training after medical school. Family physicians and internal medicine doctors usually complete 3-4 years of further training after medical school and they take exams to become  board certified in their specialties. All three may take care of some of the same problems, but their training is different.

Question 7

for a man, which is better== internal medicine doctor or family practice doctor?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on age and complexity of your illnesses and medication regime. A good internist is worth their weight in penicillin.

Question 8

there are a number of doctors out there so which is the most complete doctor to have? internal medicine, family medicine etc.. what is the best doctor to have as a pcp? how do you determine which doctor is best for you?

Accepted Answer

Everyone : Everyone should have a primary care doctor to help care for their basic medical needs.  The people who do this are: family doctors (kids and adults), internal medicine (just adults), and pediatricians (just kids).  All of the people in these specialties have been through rigorous training and who you see just depends on your preference and who you "click" with.  The best way to find someone is to call your insurance company and get a list of doctors in your area that accept your insurance and are accepting new patients.  Then from that list, you can ask people you know who they see and like.  You may also want to check and see if the doctor you're seeing is board certified - i attached a website below in which to do this.  You may meet a few doctors before you find one you really like - and that's ok.  The right one is out there.

Question 9

no period prolactin level high family doctor said due to a tumor releasing it i didn't say i'm sexually active will that affect the medicine prescribe?

Accepted Answer

No: Your physician, like you, is an adult. However, a prolactinoma (or high prolactin in any case) is serious business and i'd urge you to get with an endocrinologist when you are able.

Question 10

hello, i have a concern that i may need a colonoscopy. i do not have a family doctor, i am rarely ill.  i am 46 years old, i believe that i have internal hemorrhoids. i started running this past week and i have found bight colored blood during a bowel mov

Accepted Answer

Must evaluate blood: One's doctor first has to examine it to see if it is a hemorrhoid or something else. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external, or a person can have both. That's why there are hemorrhoidal treatments in both the suppository and the ointment forms. A primary care doctor, general surgeon, colo-rectal surgeon, or proctologist can help treat or remove hemorrhoids, depending on details.

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Can you recommend the best family practice doctor and/or internal medicine doctor for adults in the dallas, tx area? i have tried searching already.

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What kind of doctor should i find to be my pcp? family medicine? internal medicine?

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What are the differences between primary care doctors like family medicine, internal medicine and general practice. ?

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For a man, which is better== internal medicine doctor or family practice doctor?

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There are a number of doctors out there so which is the most complete doctor to have? internal medicine, family medicine etc.. what is the best doctor to have as a pcp? how do you determine which doctor is best for you?

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No period prolactin level high family doctor said due to a tumor releasing it i didn't say i'm sexually active will that affect the medicine prescribe?

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Hello, i have a concern that i may need a colonoscopy. i do not have a family doctor, i am rarely ill. i am 46 years old, i believe that i have internal hemorrhoids. i started running this past week and i have found bight colored blood during a bowel mov

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