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What Is Internal Medicine?
The medical specialty of Internal Medicine hones in on preventative care, specifically focusing on the proactive avoidance, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in adults. Physicians specializing in internal medicine, known as internists – like Dr. Melanie Childress – are trained to manage a wide range of complex medical conditions affecting various organ systems in the body. They often serve as primary care physicians for adults and may also specialize in subspecialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, nephrology, or endocrinology, among others.
As part of RENU’s Internal Medicine approach, Dr. Melanie Childress typically typically provides comprehensive and coordinated care, addressing both acute and chronic medical issues, and often working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for her patients.
What Do I Need to Prepare for my First Internal Medicine Appointment with Dr.
Melanie Childress?
Our Patient Concierge will contact you to gather your basic information for booking and arrange to send you the comprehensive health history form. In addition, any labs, radiology reports or notes from other doctors should be sent to [email protected].
The form must be completed and labs/other reports (if you have) must be sent in a minimum of five days prior to your appointment. This gives the relevant DoctorDoctor, such as Dr. Melanie
Childress, time to review all the information to better prepare for your consultation.
What is Family Medicine?
At RENU Health Clinic, Family Medicine is a medical specialty that offers comprehensive healthcare for individuals of all ages, from four years old to the elderly. Family Medicine practitioners, like RENU’s Dr. Whitney Parks, are skilled in treating a wide range of health conditions and provide preventive care, routine check-ups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, and personalized lifestyle counseling. They emphasize building long-term relationships with patients and often serve as primary care providers, coordinating with specialists when needed.
What Ages Are Treated by Family Medicine Compared to Internal Medicine?
Under the watchful eye of Dr. Whitney Parks and Dr. Melanie Childress, RENU Health Clinic offers Family Medicine services for patients from four years old to adults, as well as Internal Medicine care for individuals aged 18 and older.