Internal Medicine
What does the Internal Medicine service do?
Internal Medicine is the fundamental clinical specialty for the comprehensive healthcare of adult and adolescent patients. Fundación Valle del LiliThe internist acts as the central axis of medical care, addressing each case from a global, humane and coordinated perspective.
Their approach focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of acute and chronic diseases, as well as the comprehensive evaluation of patients with multiple health conditions. The internist coordinates care with other specialties when necessary, ensuring continuous, safe, and personalized management that prioritizes the patient's well-being and quality of life.
Diseases and conditions it treats
The Internal Medicine service addresses a wide range of pathologies, especially those with a chronic course or complex management:
Management of chronic diseases
- Arterial hypertension.
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Cardiovascular diseases and associated risk factors.
- Chronic respiratory diseases, such as COPD.
- Kidney diseases.
- Thyroid disorders and other endocrine diseases.
Care of acute illnesses
- Infections
- Metabolic imbalances.
- Sudden onset medical conditions that do not require immediate surgical management.
Care for patients with comorbidities
- Comprehensive management of patients with multiple simultaneous diseases.
- Safe adjustment of treatments and medications to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Diagnosis of complex cases
- Evaluation of nonspecific or persistent symptoms.
- Addressing diseases that affect multiple organs or systems.
Procedures and treatments
The service offers comprehensive care that includes prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up:
Specialized medical consultation
- Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and personalized follow-up of the patient's health conditions.
Pre-surgical assessment
- Comprehensive medical evaluation to determine overall health status and minimize risks before surgical procedures.
Preventive medical check-up
- Assessment programs for the early detection of diseases and the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits.
Hospitalized patient care
- Leadership of the clinical management of hospitalized patients, with ongoing coordination with other specialties.
Teleconsultation
- Specialized remote medical care for clinical follow-up, guidance and answering questions.
Subspecialties
Allergology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Schedule an appointment
Request your appointment with the Internal Medicine specialists.
Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 7449
