Find an internal medicine doctor

Internists are doctors for adults. They manage everyday health and long-term conditions, and coordinate care with specialists. Pick your state to see internal medicine doctors near you, then use the guide below so you walk in prepared and keep the plan going afterwards.

Internal Medicine Doctors by state

When to see an internal medicine doctor

Common reasons

Yearly check-ups and preventive care
High blood pressure and cholesterol
Blood sugar concerns
Fatigue, aches and symptoms that are hard to pin down
Several conditions at once

Signs it may be time

You need a regular doctor who looks at the whole picture
A symptom has lasted more than a couple of weeks
Your labs came back outside the reference range
You were told to "follow up with your primary care doctor"

How to get the most from your internal medicine doctor visit

Before: what to bring

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
Your insurance card and photo ID
Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
Notes on any symptom: when it started, how often, how strong

During: questions to ask

What do you think is going on, and what else could it be?
Which tests do I need, and what will they change?
What should I watch for before the next visit?
When should I call you instead of waiting?

After: what to keep track of

Symptoms in your own words, with the time of day
Sleep, energy and stress
Blood pressure or weight, if your doctor asked you to track them

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Most of internal medicine happens between appointments: a routine to keep, a symptom to watch, labs to repeat. Writing down how you feel each day turns a vague "it has been fine, I think" into a clear picture at your next check-up. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next internal medicine doctor appointment with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

Log symptoms and side effects by talking
Answers that name their source
One-page visit summary PDF
Health records stay on your iPhone

Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.

Questions

What is the difference between internal medicine and family medicine?

Internists care for adults only and train deeply in adult conditions. Family medicine doctors care for all ages, from children to older adults. Both can be your primary care doctor.

How often should I see an internist?

Many adults have a yearly check-up, and more often when a condition is being managed. Your doctor will suggest a schedule that fits your health.

Other specialists

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Doctor listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Being listed is not a recommendation. This page is general information, not medical advice; in an emergency, call 911.