Question 1

could you tell me what the internal medicine doctors do?

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A bit of everything: Internal medicine physicians usually take care of adults. They can practice in the clinic or in the hospital. In the clinic, they act like family physician. They are your primary doctors and treat a wide range of illnesses. They refer you to specialists if they are unable to manage a certain illness. In the hospital, they are also your primary doctor and manage your care with specialists as needed.

Question 2

what problems are addressed by internal medicine doctors?

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Int med: Internists address illnesses systemically.. Disciplines include cardiovascular , pulmonary, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nephrology, rheumatology, infectious disease, neurology and general internal medicine. The internist also is trained to manage patients both as outpatients an inpatients.

Question 3

what are addiction medicine doctors called?

Accepted Answer

Addictionist or ...: Addictionologist, addiction medicine specialist, substance abuse specialist.

Question 4

what does a travel medicine doctor do?

Accepted Answer

Provide info/meds: A travel medicine doctor is one who can provide health information regarding the health risks/infectious disease that may be unique to the country you are visiting, what immunizations/medications may be used to protect you while traveling and also general advice on how to stay healthy while traveling.  They usually have vaccines that other clinics may not carry (like yellow fever).

Question 5

why should i have to take my teen to pediatric waiting room if there are adolescent medicine doctors?

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Pediatricians.: Pediatricians are very comfortable seeing adolescent and teen patients.  During their 7 years of combined medical school and specialty training, they have spent literally ten's of thousands of hours taking care of newborns, toddlers, pre-adolescents and teens.

Question 6

is there a so call homepathic internal medicine doctor?

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No: A homeopathic doctor may or may not be a physician.

Question 7

how can you become an alternative medicine doctor?

Accepted Answer

Training: I became an alternative medicine specialist in 1990 before there were formal organizations teaching and credentialing doctors. Now doctors can complete coursework and be certified by the american academy of anti again medicine. The life extension foundation also maintains a directory of holistic physicians that they have screened as well.

Question 8

hello doctors, what does an internal medicine doctor do?

Accepted Answer

Non-surgical : Internal medicine physicians can work in the clinic and act like family physicians. They manage a wide range of illnesses. If needed, they can also refer you to specialists. Internal medicine physicians have limited pediatrics and ob/gyn training.
In the hospital, they are  the primary doctors for patient with non-surgical illnesses. They manage your care with the help of specialists if needed.

Question 9

can a family medicine doctor get certified in adolescent medicine?

Accepted Answer

No: Adolescent medicine is a sub speciality of internal medicine and of pediatrics.

Question 10

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.

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