Internal Medicine

Internal medicine specializes in the general and complex health needs of adults. The Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC team includes internal medicine physicians who provide comprehensive, patient-centered care at their offices in Cookeville, Gainesboro, Crossville, and Sparta, Tennessee. To find out more about internal medicine at Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC, call the office nearest you or schedule an appointment online today.

What is internal medicine?

Internal medicine physicians use scientific knowledge and clinical experience to diagnose, treat, prevent, and manage the health needs of adults. They provide primary care services for adults, caring for general health and well-being as well as complex medical conditions.

Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC is a group medical practice aiming to provide accessible primary care services to the community they serve. The team includes medical professionals who specialize in internal medicine.

Who benefits from internal medicine?

Any adult looking for a primary care provider to manage all of their health needs benefits from internal medicine. Internal medicine physicians go through years of training so they can promptly diagnose and treat acute health conditions, as well as manage chronic complex diseases.

They also have expertise in diagnosing and managing diseases that affect various body systems like heart disease, endocrine disorders, and mental health conditions.

As the managers of your overall health, internal medicine specialists also provide education and guidance to improve health and prevent disease.

What are internal medicine services?

Internal medicine at Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC includes a wide range of services. These services include:

Annual physical

Your annual physical is a general assessment of your overall health and wellness. Your internal medicine physician at Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC uses the information they gather during this exam to create a wellness plan that prevents or delays disease and disability.

Sick visits

When you have an unexpected illness or injury, internal medicine at Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC can quickly and effectively diagnose and treat your condition. The practice also provides urgent care and welcomes walk-ins.

Chronic disease management

Chronic health conditions like asthma, allergies, and diabetes require ongoing medical management and monitoring. Internal medicine physicians have the training and experience to provide comprehensive, patient-centered chronic disease management.

Health screenings

Health screenings find diseases before symptoms, potentially preventing complications. Internal medicine at Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes screenings

Vaccinations

Vaccinations help your body fight off contagious diseases. Internal medicine physicians make sure you get the vaccines you need.

Women’s health and men’s health

Internal medicine at  Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC also manages women's health and men’s health.

To find out more about internal medicine at Cookeville Medical Clinic RHC and how it can benefit you, call the office closest to you or schedule an appointment online today.