Caritas

Internal Medicine


Primary Care 

A primary care provider is just that – the first person you go to for health questions and concerns. When you choose one of our primary care providers, you form a relationship with someone who knows your history and is here for you, year after year.

What to Expect 

You can expect that our doctors will work hard to earn your trust. As your partner, we’ll prepare you for your appointment, discuss your concerns, provide thorough medical guidance and coordinate your healthcare along the way.

Our Team 

Our internal medicine doctors specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and diseases in adult care and medicine. This means you get the specialized expertise you need. We offer a full-range of healthcare and wellness services for patients 18 years and older. We’ll help you through each stage of adulthood and the regular exams and screenings recommended along the way.

At the center of your health 

We have a large network of primary care doctors with different specialties so you can find a doctor near you who fits your precise health needs. Your primary care doctor is someone you can come to with honest questions for honest advice. We explain conditions or symptoms you don’t understand, provide recommendations for a healthy lifestyle and help you navigate the healthcare system.  

Primary Care Services

  • It is important to see your primary care provider (PCP) at least once a year for an overall physical. This appointment is about preventive care and lets your doctor find potential health problems before they become a health problem. Preventive care can include immunizations, lab tests, physical exams and prescriptions. During this exam the provider will discuss your overall health and concerns and perform a comprehensive exam on the entire body.

  • Americans are living longer and living well for longer periods of time. This has created a relatively new and growing area of healthcare and provider services, known as elder care. Elder care encompasses a wide variety of issues, including choosing an appropriate healthcare provider to care for an aging patient, specialty care for chronic disease management and making decisions about moving an elderly person from the home environment to a residential care setting.

  • A chronic disease develops slowly, is long lasting and typically worsens over time. Some chronic diseases cannot be prevented, but many are linked to lifestyle choices that are within your ability to change. If you have a chronic disease, it is best to partner with your healthcare provider for ongoing health care maintenance. Examples chronic diseases include, but are not limited to, heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, COPD, and arthritis.

  • There are many mental behavioral health conditions that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and stress. It's important for families who suspect a problem in one or more of these areas to seek treatment as soon as possible. Our providers can prescribe some medications, implement acute therapeutic services, coordinate services with more specialized behavioral health providers, and support you in navigating the behavioral health system.

  • Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations and immunizations. Your provider will discuss the most appropriate protections based on your specific needs and conditions.

  • It is important to see your care provider at least once a year for an overall physical. This appointment is about preventive care and lets your doctor find potential health problems before they become a health problem. For women, basic gynecology care should be included in the overall wellness visit along with immunizations, lab tests and prescriptions. Gynecology care includes pap smears and testing for sexually transmitted infections and diseases for women of all ages, from pre-hormonal ages to post-menopausal.

Common Conditions Treated

  • A type of lung disease marked by permanent damage to tissues in the lungs, making it hard to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, in which the bronchi (large air passages) are inflamed and scarred, and emphysema, in which the alveoli (tiny air sacs) are damaged. It develops over many years and is usually caused by cigarette smoking. Also called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

  • Diabetes is a serious disease, which, if not controlled, can be life threatening. It is often associated with long-term complications that can affect every system and part of the body.

    Diabetes can, among other things, contribute to eye disorders and blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, limb amputation, and nerve damage. It can affect pregnancy and cause birth defects, as well.

    Although diabetes is a chronic and incurable disease (with the exception of gestational diabetes), with proper medical care, clinical therapies, diet, hygiene, and exercise, symptoms and complications can be successfully treated and managed.

  • Influenza (or flu) is a highly contagious viral respiratory tract infection. About 5% to 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year. Influenza usually comes on abruptly, with fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and a nonproductive cough. The most common form is Influenza A.

  • Also called sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose. These infections usually occur after a cold or after an allergic inflammation.

  • The thyroid is a gland located beneath the larynx (voice box) that makes thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism. Disorders of the thyroid can have major implications on the body.

  • Urinary tract infections describe a health problem that results from a bacterial infection along the urinary tract. An infection occurs when microorganisms, usually bacteria from the digestive tract, cling to the opening of the urethra, travel up into the bladder and/or kidney, and begin to multiply.

What we offer 

We follow a person and family centered approach to care at Caritas Internal Medicine. Our expertly-trained providers are skilled in all aspects of medicine with an emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of the person as a whole. Our offerings are specific to the expertise at our clinic and include the following:

  • Adult physical – You are 18 and above and need an annual physical, work physical, or well woman exam. This appointment often includes immunizations, screening tests, and health risk assessments, and care focused on your specific needs (including well women exams).

  • Medicare Annual Wellness Visit- a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan. Keep in mind that the AWV is not a head-to-toe physical. 

  • Office Visit – same day and future appoints offered for follow up, acute and chronic conditions. 

A full team focused on you 

Your doctor is not the only person providing your care. Our clinics have full teams of caregivers to make sure you’re receiving the most appropriate and timely care.

Your primary care visit 

A visit to your primary care provider will be focused on your needs and concerns. As your doctor gets to know you and your medical history, visits will become even more personalized to your needs. A typical appointment may include: 

  • A review of your medical and family history 

  • Updates to your list of current doctors and prescriptions 

  • Height, weight, blood pressure and other routine measurements 

  • Assessment of your cognitive functioning, if applicable 

  • Personalized health advice 

  • A review of risk factors and recommended next steps 

  • A screening schedule (a checklist) for appropriate preventive services 

Primary Care 
Screenings and Diagnostics 

A large part of your primary care consists of regular visits to make sure you stay healthy. Through yearly physicals and wellness checks, your primary care doctor will help you stay up-to-date with immunizations and screenings designed to prevent illness. Talk to your provider about which tests and immunizations are recommended by age group and gender. 

A physical exam and laboratory tests are two key components in diagnosing and treating your illness. Your doctor may order blood work, a urine sample or other laboratory tests.

Integrated services  

Our clinic employs a variety of integrated caregivers to support more than your medical needs. This team includes Care Managers, Behavioral Health providers, nutrition services, clinical pharmacists and more! Ask your primary care provider if any of these caregivers can help support you!   

We understand that specialized services can be difficult to access. Our clinic maintains select specialty clinics to address common patient needs. These clinics include Dermatology clinic, joint clinic, addiction services, and coumadin support. Your provider can refer you to these clinics should you need them.  

Online access to medical information 

After your visit, we’ll provide you access to MyChart, an electronic medical record that allows you to see your health information online whenever you want. You can also schedule appointments, communicate with your doctor and request prescription refills. MyChart makes your healthcare more convenient and gives you easier access to your doctor. 

Community Resources 

Need additional resources? Search below for access to free or reduced cost services in your area. Resources include:  

  • Food pantry

  • Financial assistance

  • Transportation 

  • Childcare assistance and much more