Adult / internal medicine

Our Optum Adult/Internal Medicine clinics provide long-term comprehensive care for patients over 18 years of age. They are trained to treat common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs, in addition to ongoing illnesses that involve multiple organ systems.  Our providers consist of both Internal Medicine and Family Practice Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.  Adult Medicine providers are the main health care providers for adults over the age of 50, making referrals to specialists when necessary. Our services include:

  • Disease prevention
  • Disease management
  • Medication management and review
  • Mental healthcare
  • Wellness and health promotion

 
We encourage you to print and fill out our Adult Health History form prior to your initial visit. Download the form here.

Adult / internal medicine information

Commonly treated conditions: Our procedures include:

  • Allergies
  • Arthritis
  • Chronic pain (non-cancer)
  • Diabetes
  • Heart diseases
  • Kidney disease
  • Women’s health related illnesses

  • Anesthesia (local only)
  • Appropriate injections for joint spaces/trigger points/bursa
  • Dermatology biopsy
  • Ear lavage
  • Eye irrigation and patching
  • Foreign body removals (minor)
  • Incision/drainage cyst/wounds
  • IV rehydration therapy
  • Lesion removal
  • Mole removal - benign
  • Ortho-splinting (air cast)
  • Patient stabilization for transport to ER or hospital admission
  • Pap smears
  • Removal of sutures/wound care
  • Routine physicals
  • Toe nail removals
  • Temporary urethral catheter insertions
  • Wart removals
  • Spirometry
  • Electrocardiography (EKG / ECG)

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