Start a conversation with a doctor who listens. Internal medicine doctors at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Cedar Mills are here to create a care plan that’s right for you to treat new symptoms and address health concerns.
Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists, specialize in treating diseases that commonly affect adults as they get older. We provide personalized care for chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis and headaches. We listen to understand you and your health. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for you. Your doctor helps you manage your medications, recommend screenings, provide referrals to specialists and more.
Support for chronic illnesses, health screenings and vaccinations
Your doctor works with you to promote your long-term health and well-being. We deliver a wide range of personalized services to help you manage chronic illnesses and stay on top of health screenings and vaccinations.
As you age, your immune systems weaken making you at higher risk for illnesses like the flu, pneumonia, COVID-19 and shingles. Getting the right vaccinations for your age can help provide protection and help keep you healthy. Talk with your doctor if you have questions and to find out which vaccines and screenings are right for you.
Schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
If are over age 65 and have Medicare Part B*, you may qualify for an Annual Wellness Visit. This is a great opportunity to sit down with a doctor, talk about your health history and medications, and get a wellness plan personalized for you. In this visit, you’ll have a conversation with a caregiver about your:
- Health history
- Medications
- Potential health risks
- Personal health goals
Connected to specialty care at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Cedar Mills
Your internal medicine doctor and care team helps connect the dots when you need a referral to a specialist. Many of our internal medicine doctors are also specialists in cardiology, geriatric medicine, rheumatology and autoimmune diseases, pulmonary medicine and medically supervised weight management. Your doctor is the center of your care and works with you and your specialists as a team to deliver the care that’s right for you.
