Your Go-To Family Doctor for All Ages in Joliet, IL

At our medical practice, we specialize in both Internal Medicine and Family Practice, offering comprehensive primary care for individuals and families. Understanding the roles of internal medicine physicians and family doctors can help you make informed choices about your healthcare.

● Family Practice (Family Medicine):

Family doctors, or family medicine physicians, are uniquely trained to provide medical care for patients of all ages—from newborns to seniors. Their extensive training covers a wide range of fields, including pediatrics, internal medicine, gynecology, and geriatrics. This enables them to address the majority of health concerns that may arise within a family, promote preventive care, and foster long-term relationships with patients. Family practice emphasizes continuity of care and a holistic approach, ensuring that each family member receives personalized attention at every stage of life.

● Internal Medicine:

Internal medicine physicians, or internists, focus primarily on adult patients. Their training is centered on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect adults. Internists are experts in managing complex chronic conditions, coordinating care with specialists, and providing comprehensive adult healthcare. If you are an adult seeking specialized attention for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease, an internist is well-equipped to provide the advanced care you need.

● How Our Practice Combines Both Disciplines:

By offering both internal medicine and family practice, our clinic can meet the diverse health needs of the entire community. Whether you need care for your child, support managing a chronic illness as an adult, or comprehensive healthcare for your whole family, our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered service.

At our Internal Medicine and Family Practice clinic, we believe that regular check-ups are the cornerstone of lifelong health for every member of your family. The ideal frequency of visits depends on age, existing health conditions, and individual risk factors, but here are some general guidelines:

● Adults:

For most healthy adults, we recommend an annual check-up with your primary care provider. These yearly visits are a chance for our internal medicine specialists to monitor vital signs, update vaccinations, review any health concerns, and perform age-appropriate screenings based on your medical history. Annual exams help ensure early detection and management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol issues.

● Children:

Our family practice providers offer comprehensive pediatric care, starting from birth. Infants and toddlers should be seen several times during their first two years—at intervals such as 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 24 months—for well-child visits. These appointments include growth and development checks, immunizations, and guidance for parents. After age two, we recommend bringing children in for an annual physical exam and required immunizations.

● Older Adults & Chronic Conditions:

If you are over 65 or managing chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure, more frequent visits to our provider may be necessary. Our team will work with you to develop a personalized schedule that ensures your conditions are well-managed and that preventive care is up-to-date.

● Personalized Care for Your Family:

These are general recommendations, and your optimal check-up schedule may vary. Our providers will tailor recommendations based on your family’s unique health history and risk factors. Regular visits help maintain your well-being and provide peace of mind.

If you have questions about how often you or your loved ones should be seen, contact our Internal Medicine and Family Practice office. We’re here to help you stay healthy at every stage of life.

At our Internal Medicine and Family Practice, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families throughout every stage of life. Our team includes both internists and family medicine physicians, who are trained to care for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.

This means that whether you need routine checkups and vaccinations for your child or chronic disease management and preventive care for an older adult, our practice can meet your needs under one roof. Our family medicine physicians address the full spectrum of health concerns for children, adolescents, and adults, including growth and developmental issues, acute illnesses, and long-term wellness. Meanwhile, our doctors focus on adult health, offering expert oversight of medications, management of multiple chronic conditions, and age-related health concerns.

We emphasize treating the whole person and understanding each patient’s unique medical history, lifestyle, and family dynamics. This continuity of care enables us to coordinate and optimize healthcare for every member of your family, improving quality, convenience, and outcomes. Should specialized care be required, our team is skilled at coordinating referrals to trusted specialists and ensuring that your care plan remains seamless and well-integrated.

At our Internal Medicine and Family Practice, our physicians play a central role in preventive care, serving as the first point of contact for individuals and families within the healthcare system. Our team’s expertise spans both internal medicine and family practice, allowing us to care for patients across all stages of life—from adolescents to seniors. Our responsibilities go beyond diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses; we are dedicated to maintaining your long-term health and preventing diseases before they develop. We conduct regular check-ups, monitor your overall health, and provide personalized advice on lifestyle choices such as nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation.

Our providers administer vaccinations, screen for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol disorders, and cancer, and ensure that you receive age-appropriate tests and immunizations. By taking the time to understand your medical history, family background, and social environment, we can identify risk factors early and intervene before health problems become serious.

In addition, we coordinate care with specialists when necessary, ensuring that preventive strategies and treatment plans are integrated across all aspects of your health. As your partners in wellness, our physicians act as advocates, educators, and collaborators—helping you and your loved ones take proactive steps to maintain and improve well-being throughout your lives. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 1719 Glenwood Ave Joliet, IL 60435. We welcome walk-ins! We serve patients from Joliet IL, Plainfield IL, Lockport IL, Channahon IL, Romeoville IL, Manhattan IL and surrounding areas.