What is an Internal Medicine (IM) Consultant?
- A physician who specializes in adult health problems
- Trains for an extra 4 years
- Training includes all adult medical problems including heart, kidney, lung, diabetes and more
- Works closely with your doctor/nurse practitioner
What Services do they provide in Mission?
- General Internal Medicine Clinic – 3 afternoons/week where the consultant evaluates and treats any adult medical problem.
- Chest Pain Clinic – 2 full days/week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Evaluation and treatment of chest pain that could be due to heart disease including on-site stress tests (the treadmill). Evaluation and treatment of other heart problems including rhythm issues.
- Consultations for patients in the hospital
Why should I use this service?
- They are here to serve the residents of Mission and keep your care local.
- It’s the appropriate level of care for complex adult problems.
- Short wait time – less than 2 weeks
- Can see you urgently if needed.
- Local. Easy to get to. Clinics are in Mission Memorial Hospital
- Works well with your doctor/nurse practitioner
- They can access sub specialist care efficiently.
How do I get referred to a local IM Clinic? – Just ask
Your doctor/nurse practitioner will provide the referral and their office will make the necessary arrangements.
