Internal Medicine

What is internal medicine?

Doctors of internal medicine like Dr. Bernstein focus on adult medicine and have had special study and training focusing on the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.

Internists are sometimes referred to as the “doctor’s doctor,” because they are often called upon to act as consultants to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems. 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. They also bring to patients an understanding of wellness (disease prevention and the promotion of health), women’s health, substance abuse, mental health, as well as effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. 

Routine internal medicine checkups are one of the easiest ways to preserve your health. Physical exams and laboratory testing can alert you to potentially serious issues and improve your quality of life. At Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, Scott L. Bernstein, MD, offers internal medicine to adults in the Scottsdale area. To make an appointment call Dr. Bernstein’s office, or click the online booking tool today.

How often should I make an internal medicine appointment?

The team at Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, recommends you schedule an internal medicine appointment at least once a year. Many chronic conditions, including diabetes and high cholesterol, present few obvious symptoms. Regular checkups can detect them early on when they respond best to conservative measures of care.

To learn more about internal medicine, make an appointment at Scottsdale Private Physicians, LLC, by calling the nearest office, or clicking the online booking tool today.