We’re here for your health at every stage of adulthood, from yearly checkups to long-term support for chronic conditions.
Our internal medicine team cares for adults 18 and older – helping you stay healthy, catch concerns early and manage ongoing health issues, all in one place.
Our Approach to Internal Medicine
Our internal medicine physicians take time to listen, explain your options and guide next steps based on your goals and lifestyle, especially as your needs may change over time. We treat a wide range of health needs, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Coronary artery disease and heart failure
- Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Insomnia and sleep apnea
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Obesity and weight-related concerns
Your care team may include physicians, resident physicians and advanced practice providers. We also support preventive screenings, women’s health, mental health and substance use concerns.
At each visit, we discuss any new health changes or concerns, review your medications, talk through your goals and personalize your care plan every step of the way.
Our Internal Medicine Services
With a focus on primary care for adults, our internal medicine team provides preventive care, long-term management of chronic conditions and seamless coordination with specialists across MU Health Care. Many of our internal medicine doctors are also dual certified in pediatrics, offering continuity of care across all ages.
We offer:
- Care coordination for complex needs: We work closely with cardiology, psychiatry, sleep medicine and other specialty teams.
- Chronic disease management: Ongoing support for conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
- Preventive care and screenings: Integrated into routine visits to help you stay ahead of potential issues.
Tests and Treatments We Offer
At every visit, we focus on prevention, personalized treatment plans and direct access to specialty care when needed.
We offer:
- Behavioral health support and referrals: Including access to services like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
- Evidence-based medication management: Includes modern therapies such as GLP-1 medications for diabetes and obesity.
- Preventive screenings and vaccinations: Includes mammograms, bone density tests and other age-appropriate preventive services.
- Specialist referrals and consults: Secure consultations and electronic referrals when you need a specialist's input.
Why Choose MU Health Care for Internal Medicine
- Whole-person approach backed by academic research: Residents and faculty work together to provide insightful, complete care that aligns with the latest clinical guidelines.
- Expertise in adult care: Our internists specialize in adult care — managing routine checkups, chronic conditions and complex issues.
- Modern therapies and tools: We offer the latest treatments like GLP-1 medications and convenient options like online scheduling and portal messaging.
- Seamless coordination: Our shared electronic health record system helps us stay in sync with your MU Health Care specialists for more connected and informed care.
