Internal medicine is the foundation of adult health. Our board-certified internists — also called general practitioners or doctors of internal medicine — specialize in diagnosing and managing complex, multi-system conditions in adults. Unlike urgent care, internal medicine is about depth: understanding how your history, genetics, lifestyle, and current conditions interact. At Viva Medical Center in Doral, our internists function as your primary care provider and your medical quarterback — coordinating care across specialties, interpreting nuanced lab results, and building a longitudinal picture of your health. We are currently accepting new patients and welcome patients from across Miami-Dade County.
Adult Primary Care & Comprehensive Exams
Internal medicine physicians serve as the primary care provider for adult patients, offering thorough evaluations that go beyond surface-level symptoms.
- New Patient Comprehensive Exams — Full medical history, physical exam, and baseline labs
- Annual Adult Wellness Visits — In-depth health review tailored to age and risk profile
- Preventive Screening Coordination — Cancer screenings, cardiovascular panels, metabolic workups
- Pre-operative Medical Clearance — Internal medicine review before elective surgeries
- Executive Physical Exams — Thorough assessments for professionals and executives
Complex Chronic Disease Management
Where primary care addresses the basics, internal medicine excels at managing patients with multiple, overlapping chronic conditions that require nuanced, coordinated care.
- Diabetes (Type 1 & 2) — A1C optimization, insulin management, and complication prevention
- Hypertension & Heart Disease Risk — Blood pressure management, lipid panel review, cardiovascular risk reduction
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) — Monitoring, medication adjustment, and nephrology coordination
- Thyroid Disorders — Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and Hashimoto's disease management
- COPD & Asthma — Pulmonary function assessment and long-term respiratory care
- Autoimmune Conditions — Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory conditions managed longitudinally
Diagnostic Evaluation & Workups
When something is wrong but the cause isn't clear, internal medicine physicians are trained to think systematically — ordering the right tests, interpreting results in context, and avoiding diagnostic guesswork.
- Unexplained Fatigue & Weight Changes — Systematic evaluation of metabolic, endocrine, and systemic causes
- Recurrent Infections — Identifying immune dysfunction, structural causes, or chronic contributors
- Abnormal Lab Results — Reviewing and contextualizing lab findings from other providers
- Multi-System Symptom Workup — When symptoms cross organ systems, internal medicine connects the dots
- Medication Review & Polypharmacy Assessment — Safely managing patients on multiple prescriptions
Preventive & Metabolic Health
Prevention is medicine at its best. Our internists build proactive health plans based on your individual risk factors — before conditions escalate.
- Lipid & Cholesterol Management — Treating dyslipidemia with dietary, lifestyle, and pharmacological approaches
- Prediabetes & Metabolic Syndrome — Early intervention to prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes
- Bone Density & Osteoporosis — Screening and management for at-risk adults
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment — Framingham score, CAC scoring referrals, and risk factor modification
- Colon, Breast & Prostate Cancer Screening — Coordinating age-appropriate screening referrals
Specialist Coordination & Care Navigation
An internist's greatest value often lies in coordination — knowing when to refer, who to refer to, and how to integrate specialist findings back into your overall care plan.
- Specialist Referrals — Cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and more
- Post-Hospitalization Follow-Up — Ensuring continuity of care after inpatient stays or procedures
- Second Opinion Facilitation — Internal medicine review of specialist recommendations
- Complex Medication Management — Reconciling prescriptions across multiple treating physicians
- Chronic Disease Care Planning — Annual care plans with clear goals, monitoring milestones, and next steps
Frequently Asked Questions — Internal Medicine in Miami-Dade
Common questions from patients searching for an internist or general practitioner in Doral and the greater Miami area.
- What is an internal medicine doctor? — An internist is a physician trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of adult diseases. They function as a primary care provider with deeper specialization in complex, multi-system conditions. Our internists see adult patients for both routine care and advanced chronic disease management.
- What is the difference between internal medicine and family medicine? — Family medicine physicians treat all ages (children, adults, and seniors). Internal medicine physicians focus exclusively on adults and tend to see more patients with complex multi-system diseases. At Viva Medical Center, our physicians are trained in both, allowing us to provide continuity of care across the full adult lifecycle.
- Is internal medicine the same as a general practitioner? — A general practitioner (GP) and an internist both function as primary care providers for adults, but internists complete an additional residency focused on adult medicine, giving them deeper diagnostic training. The terms are often used interchangeably in the US for adult primary care.
- Are you accepting new patients for internal medicine? — Yes. We are currently accepting new patients at our Doral, FL office. Call +1 305 209 0001 or book online. Same-day appointments are frequently available.
- Do you offer telehealth for internal medicine visits? — Yes. Follow-up visits, medication reviews, lab result consultations, and many routine concerns can be handled via HIPAA-secure video visits — no commute required.
- Does internal medicine require a referral? — No referral is needed to see our internist as a primary care provider. If you have a PPO insurance plan, you can typically schedule directly. HMO plans may require your current PCP to generate a referral — call us and we'll help you navigate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an internal medicine doctor?
An internist is a physician trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of adult diseases. They function as a primary care provider with deeper specialization in complex, multi-system conditions. Our internists see adult patients for both routine care and advanced chronic disease management.
What is the difference between internal medicine and family medicine?
Family medicine physicians treat all ages — children, adults, and seniors. Internal medicine physicians focus exclusively on adults and tend to see more patients with complex multi-system diseases. At Viva Medical Center, our physicians are trained in both, allowing us to provide continuity of care across the full adult lifecycle.
Is Viva Medical Center accepting new patients for internal medicine in Doral, FL?
Yes. We are currently accepting new patients at our Doral, FL office. Call +1 305 209 0001 or book online at vivacenters.com/appointment. Same-day appointments are frequently available for urgent medical needs.
Do you offer telehealth for internal medicine visits?
Yes. Follow-up visits, medication reviews, lab result consultations, and many routine concerns can be handled via HIPAA-secure video visits — no commute required. Telehealth is available throughout Miami-Dade County and across Florida.
Does internal medicine require a referral in Florida?
No referral is needed to see our internist as a primary care provider. If you have a PPO insurance plan, you can typically schedule directly. HMO plans may require your current PCP to generate a referral — call us and we will help you navigate the process.