Internal Medicine
Get high-quality primary care for adults when you choose an internal medicine doctor at PIH Health.
What's Internal Medicine?
Internal medicine doctors, or internists specialize in providing primary care for adults. They are skilled at helping patients manage one or more chronic (long-lasting) conditions, like arthritis and diabetes.
Your Partner in Health
As your primary care provider, your internist helps you live a healthy, full life. Build a long-term relationship with your doctor by visiting him or her regularly for care.
When to See Your Internist
Look to your internal medicine doctor for:
- Preventative care, including routine check-ups, screenings and immunizations
- Health education
- Care of minor injuries and illnesses
- Management of chronic conditions
- Weight management
- Sleep services
- Smoking cessation services
- Referrals for specialty care
Vaccines for Adults
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Help for Chronic Conditions
Work with your internists to live well with chronic conditions, such as:
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pain
- Thyroid disease
Convenient Care
Find a primary care provider close to where you live or work. Our internists are located across Los Angeles County.