Internal Medicine

Our world-class physicians provide expert, compassionate patient care across a full range of medical specialties.

Internal Medicine

Our world-class physicians provide expert, compassionate patient care across a full range of medical specialties.

Your Partner in Health Care

We provide adults ages 18 and up with a full range of care — from general health services to helping you navigate the most complex and specialized medical needs — all within a sensitive and compassionate environment. Our expertise is available to you for all your health needs. Our general internal medicine physicians (also known as internists) and advanced practice providers can serve as your primary care provider, or PCP, managing all aspects of your health care, including acute injuries and illness. We can also help you manage chronic conditions, provide preventative care and handle referrals to specialists if needed.

What is an internal medicine doctor?

Internal medicine doctors specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and management of medical conditions and diseases in adult patients over the age of 18. An internist can see you for annual wellness visits, manage all aspects of your acute and chronic care needs and provide seamless referrals to specialists if needed.

What is an advanced practice provider?

An advanced practice provider is a licensed health care professional, such as a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant, who has advanced education and training to diagnose, treat and manage patient conditions. They perform duties similar to a doctor, and work in collaboration with physicians to improve quality of care and reduce your wait times. Our APPs can act as your PCP as well as care for your urgent clinical needs.

Same-day Appointments and After-hours Urgent Care

Same-day Appointments

We recognize that unanticipated health care needs may arise. To help you find care when you need it, we accommodate same-day appointments at USC Healthcare Center 2 (HC2). A call to the office is all that is necessary to provide the highest quality health care for your unpredicted needs.

To make a same-day appointment, call: (323) 442-5100.

After-hours Urgent Care

If you need immediate emergency care, please call 911 or visit one of our emergency departments at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital or USC Arcadia Hospital or your local emergency department.

A Full Range of Care in a Sensitive and Compassionate Environment

We combine academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to care for patients with some of the most specialized and complex health needs.

We pride ourselves on listening to your needs, answering your questions and helping you to become a knowledgeable health care partner.

Your general internist can identify the right medical specialist, or sometimes a whole team of specialists if needed, to provide best-in-class care for your complex health condition.

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