Internal Medicine -- Have you ever wondered what a Doctor of Internal Medicine is?  Are you confused by the word internist and the word intern?  Have you thought an internist only dealt with your internal organs?  As a woman, have you not gone to the Internist thinking that your OB/GYN is taking care of all your health needs?  These are all valid questions and we are happy to take a moment to clear up some confusion.

A Doctor of Internal Medicine or an Internist is a doctor who specializes in adult health care.  They care for the whole patient.  As experts in people from their teen years through old age, Internists are ready to care for any adult sickness... they are always learning more about: The Heart, Blood Vessels, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion, Liver, Kidneys, Hormones, Infections, Rheumatism, and more.  Internal medicine is the branch and specialty of medicine concerning the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases in adults – men and women from adolescence to old age.

Internists are required to have included in their medical schooling and postgraduate training at least three years dedicated to learning how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults.  They hold a medical degree and are not to be confused with “Medical Interns”, who are physicians in their first year of residency.  Although Internists may act as primary care physicians, they are not "family physicians," "family practitioners," or "general practitioners".  Internists practice medicine from a primary care perspective and they treat and manage many ailments.  They are usually the most adept at treating a broad range of diseases affecting adults.  While the name "internal medicine" may lead one to believe that internists only treat "internal" problems, this is not the case. Doctors of internal medicine treat the whole person, not just internal organs.

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 trained to handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time. They also bring to patients an understanding of preventive medicine, men's and 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. Most adults in the United States see an internist as their primary physician.

At Reyes and Reyes, MD, PA we provide you with a variety of specialty treatments rarely offered in one location.  We are South Florida Primary Care Physicians who make it convenient for you to receive quality and complete health care under one roof.  Here you will be treated by our providers who are experienced, caring professionals who understand your needs and who will provide you the total support you deserve.  Our services include everything from weight loss, skin screening and cholesterol care to annual physicals, smoking cessation and stress reduction – we take care of all your health needs in one location. 

Providers in our office are affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, and we are pleased to say you can rest assured in knowing the quality of healthcare patients receive in our office is second-to-none.   With a focus on early detection and prevention of disease through annual physicals and healthy lifestyle promotion, we safeguard lasting health benefits.  Good health requires preventative medicine, careful follow-up and periodic physical examinations – all of which we provide with respect, kindness and dedication to serving each individual's health needs.  We enjoy making a difference in our patients’ lives – seeing your quality of life improve with our medical treatment is our greatest reward.   Please feel free to contact us for more information. We are happy to help!