Question 1

Can an internal medicine specialist treat children?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine is a field of medical practise which involves the treatment of adults and deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults.

Question 2

Is an internist and internal medicine specialist the same?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialists primarily treat adults and in rare cases treat children. An internal medicine specialist with combined pediatric training, however, can treat children.

Question 3

What type of education do you need to become internal medicine specialist?

Accepted Answer

Not all internal medicine specialists perform surgery except a trained specialist who has additional qualification and training in specific surgical procedures.

Question 4

What kind of treatment does the internal medicine specialist give?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Internal medicine specialists are the same as internists.

Question 5

When should I see an internal medicine specialist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Internal medicine has a number of specialties, such as:
1. Haematology
2. Allergy and immunology
3. Cardiovascular disease
4. Gastroenterology
5. Oncology
6. Nephrology
7. Rheumatology
8. Pulmonary diseases

Question 6

What is internal medicine in Medical sciences?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialists require a medical degree, which is of 5 and half years, and then 3 years training to become MD (internal medicine) or DNB.

Question 7

Can an Internal medicine specialist perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

Internal medicine specialists usually work as part of a hospital. In the case of highly trained and skilled professionals, they are likely to have their own practise with a good client base.

Question 8

Are there specialities in internal medicine?

Accepted Answer

An internal medicine specialist can choose from a number of specialities and post their training, can offer treatment for blood-related diseases, cancer treatment, cardiovascular treatment, treatment for pulmonary diseases, kidney-related diseases etc.

Question 9

Where does an internal medicine specialist work?

Accepted Answer

If you go in for a consultation with an internal medicine specialist you are likely to be asked in detail about your complaint and examned thoroughly. A few tests might beorderd to determine the cause of the symptoms you have been experiencing to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 10

What should I expect when seeing an internal medicine specialist for the first time?

Accepted Answer

You should see an internal medicine specialist when you have any issue related to your heart, kidney, blood, lungs or cancer.

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Bangalore

Internal Medicine

Nagarbhavi

Dr. Sridhar CN

Dr. Sridhar CN

Internal Medicine

General Physician

18 Years Experience Overall (11 years as specialist)