Internal Medicine Doctor
Dr. Joseph B. Stein is an Internal Medicine Doctor in San Diego, CA
with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address.
As an Internal Medicine Doctor, Joseph B. Stein, MD performs
assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Internal Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine Doctors
include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Internal Medicine Doctors in Uptown, San Diego, CA
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Dr. Joseph B. Stein is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in San Diego, CA
with special training and skill in detecting and addressing heart rhythm disorders.
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Joseph B. Stein, MD performs
invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology is
the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of arrhythmias. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologists include atrial flutter, bradycardia, ventricular fibrillation, long QT syndrome, and sudden cardiac arrest.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologists
include electrocardiograms, stress tests, blood tests, anticoagulant medications, catheter ablation, and pacemaker implantation.
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
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Cardiovascular Disease Doctor
Dr. Joseph B. Stein is a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor in San Diego, CA
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases related to the heart and blood vessels.
As a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor, Joseph B. Stein, MD performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular Disease Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include include heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors
include blood tests, diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and referral to other specialists as needed.
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
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Critical Care Medicine Doctor
Dr. Joseph B. Stein is a Critical Care Medicine Doctor in San Diego, CA
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating life-threatening injuries and diseases.
As a Critical Care Medicine Doctor, Joseph B. Stein, MD performs
life support and monitoring of critically ill patients. Critical Care Medicine is
a branch of medicine focused on management of life-threatening medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Critical Care Medicine Doctors include respiratory failure, kidney failure, sepsis, and multiple organ failure.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Critical Care Medicine Doctors
include inserting breathing, intravenous, or feeding tubes; using cardiac monitors, using suction pumps, and administering medically induced comas.
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
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Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in Uptown, San Diego, CA
