Why Advanced Internal Medicine (AIM)?


WHY 
ADVANCED 
INTERNAL 
MEDICINE?

 
The American College of Physicians defines internal medicine as “a discipline focused on the care of adults emphasizing use of the best medical science available in caring for patients in the context of thoughtful, meaningful doctor-patient relationships”. 

Internists (internal medicine doctors) are primary care physicians who are specifically trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in adults.  

General internists are equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings—no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. 

They are specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time. 

Their training uniquely qualifies them to follow patients over the duration of their adult lives and establish long and rewarding personal relationships with their patients. (https://www.acponline.org/about-acp/about-internal-medicine)

What makes us different?

A recent large national study asserts that forming a long-term relationship with a primary-care physician is the most important thing a patient can do to obtain better medical care and increases one’s life expectancy. 

At Advanced Internal Medicine, we employ the following tools to make that maxim a reality:
  • We see the big picture

    We make it our mission to see the “big picture”, coordinating with specialists to ensure that the left hand always knows what the right is doing.

  • Hospital Care

    We supervise our patients’ care when they are at Hillcrest Hospital, and for those who opt for the highest level of membership, we do the same when they are at other health care facilities in the city.

  • Follow-up Care

    Our staff is trained to follow up with patients to ensure that recommended testing has been completed, and to provide comfort during times of stress.

  • Innovation and Wellness

    We utilize an integrative approach to care that relies not only on the latest scientific methods but also on a broader understanding of wellness in the mind and body. 


    Our new Wellness Center is specifically designed for that approach.

  • Personalized Approach

    We encourage patients to improve their health through lifestyle change whenever possible. 


    When medication is necessary, we work hard to find medicines which are cost-effective, low in side effects, and proven to be beneficial to health.


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