What is Internal Medicine?

Internal medicine is a branch of medicine that focusses on adult disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. An internist, or internal medicine specialist, treats a wide range of illnesses, from a low-grade fever to long-term infections like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, heart conditions, etc.

At East Coast Hospitals, our Internal Medicine Department serves as the entry point for a lot of patients, providing them complete assessments, integrated multi-specialty care and long-standing relationships with the patients.

Who Should See an Internist?

You may need an internist if you have:

• Fever, weight loss or lack of energy
• Need to address issues of diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol
• Live with asthma, arthritis, or thyroid disorders
• Care for infections of a viral, bacterial or seasonal nature
• Have a variety of health issues which require coordinated care
• Are in the preop stage and have a preoperative evaluation to do
• Routine health checkups or to prevent disease

Internists focus on the whole patient; they connect the dots between various body systems which in turn provides complete care.

Services We Offer

Our Internal Medicine Specialists manage a broad spectrum of conditions for males and females with the following services –

• Careful Evaluation of Patient Health Indices
• Diabetes, Hypertension, and Thyroid Disorder Management
• Management of Cholesterol Level, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome
• Infection Control, Fever Management, & Allergy Management
• Treatment of Asthma & Other Respiratory Illnesses
• Gastrointestinal Disorders (Excessive Acidity, IBS, Indigestion, Liver Disorder)
• Joint Pain & Arthritis Management
• Nutrition Deficiency and Anemia Workups
• Monitoring of Heart & Kidney Diseases (With support from cardiology and nephrology)
• Telephone counselling, preventive health education & immunization guidance
• Preoperative Assessment Determine Medical Fitness

We support patients to live healthier, longer lives with minimal lifestyle modification, regular checkups, and chronic condition surveillance.

Our Approach To Adult Medicine

At East Coast Hospitals, we know that quality internal medicine goes beyond managing symptoms; it is the proactive relationship developed with patients over time. Our internists are attentive, provide thorough explanations, work along colleagues from other specialties, and ensure you are taken care of in an integrated manner. From simple checkups to multifaceted health issues, we compassionately and expertly seek to guide, support, and heal patients.

Lifestyle & Diet Counselling

At East Coast Hospitals we have a holistic approach to health which extends beyond what is in a prescription bottle. Our internal medicine team provides personal counseling on lifestyle and diet which in turn helps patients in their management of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issues. We help you with meal plans which may include dietary changes, better sleep habits, stress reduction and also we get you into a routine of practical exercise which we tailor for your needs. We support you in making lasting changes that support your recovery and overall well-being, one step at a time.

Why Choose East Coast Hospitals for Internal Medicine?

• Experienced Internists with wide clinical expertise
• Comprehensive Lab and Imaging support – Multidisciplinary approach to complex cases
• Continuous Care for Chronic Conditions
• Personalized Health and Lifestyle Counseling
• 24/7 Inpatient and Emergency Physician Availability
• Comfortable, Patient-Centered Consultations

We are dedicated to being your health partner of choice as you begin your health journey with us or as you see us out for routine health care.