Internists are specialists in adult medicine — trained to see the whole picture when symptoms cross systems and conditions stack up over a lifetime.
What’s included
From your first adult physical to managing several chronic conditions at once, internal medicine is built for the long arc of grown-up health.
Why see an internist
If you’re managing a few conditions at once — say, diabetes plus blood pressure plus a thyroid issue — an internist is trained to keep them in balance with each other. Medications interact. Symptoms overlap. The pieces matter, but so does the whole.
Most of our internists run 30-minute follow-ups instead of 15. We’d rather take the time.
Our team
Common questions
Family medicine sees patients of all ages — newborns through seniors. Internal medicine is adults only (typically 18+), with deeper training in chronic adult conditions.
Yes — that’s exactly what we’re built for. Your internist becomes your quarterback, keeping every other doctor in the loop.
Most new-patient visits run 45–60 minutes. Follow-ups are typically 30 minutes — longer than industry standard, by design.
Most of the time, yes. Our offices have on-site Quest partner labs. Some specialty labs require a separate draw.
You’re heading to our scheduling partner. We’ll match you with the right provider and time — usually within a week.
Or call us directly: (805) 642-1430