Comprehensive Primary Care for Adults and Children
Loyola Medicine’s internal medicine/pediatrics program provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. From routine check-ups to immunizations, health screenings, sick visits and long-term treatment of chronic and complex illnesses such as cystic fibrosis or diabetes, our “med/peds” doctors provide acute and preventive care.
Loyola’s med/peds doctors are dually board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and trained in primary care for adults and children. A med/peds doctor has the background to treat general and complex health issues through routine office visits and sick visits. Your med/peds doctor can refer you to a specialist for more advanced care for an illness or condition. Med/peds doctors provide coordinated care for every person in a family and offer guidance on prevention and wellness care.
Why Choose Loyola for Internal Medicine/Pediatrics?
Loyola is proud to offer the services of our med/peds doctors, who provide continuity of care for every member of a family, including infants, seniors and every age in between. Over a period of time, a med/peds doctor will get to know you and your family—not just your illnesses, but also the social, emotional and environmental factors that affect your life and health.
When considering treatment options, your Loyola med/peds doctor will consider your medical and family history, as well as your personal health goals and lifestyle. If you or a family member has a condition that requires more specialized treatment, your med/peds doctor can refer you to a Loyola specialist with the necessary expertise.
As part of an academic medical center, our doctors are trained in using the latest medical knowledge to provide regular health maintenance and recommend preventive health planning—including keeping you up-to-date on cancer screening guidelines and vaccine schedules.
What Services Do Internal Medicine/Pediatric Doctors Provide?
Loyola’s med/peds doctors provide individualized treatment for children, adolescents, young adults and adult patients.
Services include:
- Care for common illnesses
- Care for physical or intellectual disabilities
- Diet and fitness counseling
- Guidance on cancer screenings appropriate for your age
- Immunizations
- Lab tests
- Management and coordination of chronic medical conditions
- Newborn exams
- Physicals for work, school, sports and camp
- Preventive care
- Routine gynecologic testing
- Vaccines for children and adults
- Well child visits
With an emphasis on education, prevention efforts and timely screenings, our med/peds doctors strive to prevent problems before they occur. Through visits with you and your family members, your Loyola med/peds doctor will understand your complete medical history and will be aware immediately if you have any increased risk for developing a hereditary condition.
What Conditions Do Internal Medicine/Pediatric Doctors Treat?
Loyola’s experienced med/peds doctors provide a wide array of services for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Your doctor will recommend the most effective and advanced treatment available for your condition. Loyola provides expert care for common ailments and chronic conditions, including:
With modern medical advances, patients who have chronic childhood diseases are living longer and requiring regular care over a lifetime. If you or a family member has a long-standing or progressive illness, a med/peds doctor is uniquely trained to manage your care. Some of these conditions include:
