Internal Medicine
Southcrest Clinic, P. C is an Internal Medicine practice in Nashville, TN
with healthcare providers who have 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.
Internal Medicine Doctors at Southcrest Clinic, P. C perform
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 at
Internal Medicine practices 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
practices 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.
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Adult Medicine
Southcrest Clinic, P. C is an Adult Medicine practice in Nashville, TN
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in wellness and disease prevention in patients of all ages, but mostly adults.
Adult Medicine Family Doctors at Southcrest Clinic, P. C perform
medical history analysis, screening tests, diagnostics and pharmaceutical or integrative treatment of diseases and conditions for predominantly adult patients. Adult Medicine is
a general health specialist with comprehensive knowledge of all basic biological functions, who refers patients with complex conditions to reputable medical specialists. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Adult Medicine practices include annual checkups, ear, sinus, and throat infections, obesity, contraception, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Medicine
practices include physical examinations, medication prescriptions, STD testing, fertility testing, CT, MRI, or x-ray diagnostic imaging recommendations, adult health, safety, and nutrition education, as well as referrals to medical specialists when needed.
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Addiction Medicine
Southcrest Clinic, P. C is an Addiction Medicine practice in Nashville, TN
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating addiction.
Addiction Medicine Doctors at Southcrest Clinic, P. C perform
evaluations and crafts substance abuse treatment plans. Addiction Medicine is
the treatment and management of addicted patients in private practices, hospitals, or rehabilitation clinics. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Addiction Medicine practices include tobacco, alcohol, prescription medication, and illegal drug abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine
practices include patient evaluations, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to counselors and therapists.
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
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Adolescent Family Medicine
Southcrest Clinic, P. C is an Adolescent Family Medicine practice in Nashville, TN
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing healthcare for adolescents.
Adolescent Medicine Family Doctors at Southcrest Clinic, P. C perform
services within a family context. Adolescent Family Medicine is
medical care of patients in their late teens to early twenties. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Adolescent Family Medicine practices include injuries, physical and mental developmental delays, menstrual disorders, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Family Medicine
practices include annual physicals, injury treatment, medicine prescriptions, and pregnancy and STD testing.
A family medicine physician with multidisciplinary training in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents and their health care problems and needs.
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Addiction Family Medicine
Southcrest Clinic, P. C is an Addiction Family Medicine practice in Nashville, TN
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating patients with addiction.
Addiction Medicine Family Doctors at Southcrest Clinic, P. C perform
substance abuse recovery for all members of the family. Addiction Family Medicine is
provided to help a patient's family manage the effects of his or her addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Addiction Family Medicine practices include alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Family Medicine
practices include patient evaluations, addiction diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to other specialists.
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
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Interventional Pain Medicine
Southcrest Clinic, P. C is an Interventional Pain Medicine practice in Nashville, TN
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in relieving, reducing, or managing pain and improving a patient's overall quality of life through minimally invasive techniques.
Interventional Pain Doctors at Southcrest Clinic, P. C perform
physical exams and scans, assessments, and treatments for short and long term pain. Interventional Pain Medicine is
the study, assessment, diagnosis and treatment or management of chronic pain. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Interventional Pain Medicine practices include sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and whiplash.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Interventional Pain Medicine
practices include discography, epidural injections, nerve, root, and medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, pulsed radiofrequency neurotomy (PRFN), rhizotomy, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and percutaneous discectomy/nucleoplasty.
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
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