Addressing Adult Health Needs
Internists are physicians who focus exclusively on caring for adults. These doctors are at the other end of the age spectrum from pediatricians, who limit their practice to patients 18 and under. Internists receive a broad scope of training that prepares them to diagnose and treat a wide variety of diseases, including the most common chronic conditions more often seen in adulthood, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Not only can internists diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, but, they can also help you stay healthy and prevent disease. And if you need to see specialists, your internist can help you navigate that process and serve as your advocate if you require care from different healthcare services.
Because finding the right family physician can be challenging, Virtua makes the search a little easier. Use the Find a Doctor tool, which provides you with the all the details you’ll want to know beforehand to ensure your doctor is a good match, including education and background information, office locations and foreign languages spoken, as well as the types of insurance accepted.
When you’re ready to make an appointment, call 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (1-888-847-8823) for help from a Virtua Personal Health Navigator. With a network of board-certified family physicians throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic counties, as well as convenient Family Medicine Centers in Camden, Voorhees and Lumberton, you’re sure to find a doctor who is the right fit for you—and your family.
