I have what appear to be two elongated bug bites on the back of my thigh and I'm wondering if I should be concern more I have what appear to be two elongated bug bites on the back of my thigh and I'm wondering if I should be concerned, if it's poison ivy.
Many internal medicine doctors serve as family doctors and primary care physicians. An internist who provides a more general but comprehensive scope of services can perform diagnostics such as physical examinations, bone-density testing, cholesterol testing and pap smears.
General Internists serve as primary care physicians, along with family medicine doctors and pediatricians. The biggest difference between Family Medicine and Internal Medicine is that IM training focuses on adults, with residents spending time between various adult medicine subspecialties.