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  2. Types of Doctors: PCP vs. Family Doctor vs. Internist

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    An internist is a doctor only for adults. A family medicine doctor can treat people of all ages, but an internist only treats older adolescents and adults. Like a family medicine doctor, an ...

  3. What Is an Internist? What They Do, When to See One ... - WebMD

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    4 min read. An internist is a doctor of internal medicine. They’re doctors who specialize in the internal organs and systems of the body, but they are not limited to those areas. They can also ...

  4. What a General Practitioner Is and When to See One - WebMD

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    General practitioner vs. internal medicine. Doctors who practice general or family medicine and those who practice internal medicine (internists) are quite similar, but there are some differences. ...

  5. Different Types of Doctors & Medical Specialists Explained

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    Otolaryngologists. They treat diseases in the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, head, neck, and respiratory system. They also can do reconstructive and plastic surgery on your head and neck ...

  6. What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? - Healthline

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    In a typical family medical practice, around 10—15% of the patients are children. Internists: These doctors practice internal medicine and specialize in treating adults. Like family doctors ...

  7. What Is Primary Care? Healthcare Services, Procedures, Doctors

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    Primary care is meant to be your main source for healthcare, one in which you have an ongoing partnership with your healthcare provider in the larger context of your community. Primary care is ...

  8. Internal medicine - Wikipedia

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    Internal medicine. Internal medicine, also known as general internal medicine in Commonwealth nations, is a medical specialty for medical doctors focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases in adults. Medical practitioners of internal medicine are referred to as internists, or physicians in Commonwealth nations. [1]

  9. Tips for Choosing Your PCP as an Older Adult - WebMD

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    Why Picking a Good Doctor Matters. Whether you need a primary care physician (PCP) for yourself or a loved one, choose one who you’re comfortable with. A trusting relationship between you and ...