Internal Medicine

When you need help managing a chronic health issue, like diabetes or high blood pressure, or want to improve your overall wellness, you can rely on the internal medicine physicians at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA. At their offices in East Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Bloomfield, Belleville, and Newark, New Jersey, their medical team is skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of chronic diseases. They also take a preventive approach to protect you from long-term health complications, like heart disease and organ dysfunction, through lifestyle and diet modifications. To learn more about the available internal medicine services, contact The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, or request an appointment online today.

How can internal medicine services improve my health and wellness?

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, internal medicine department helps patients focus on their preventive care and overall wellness. 

The skilled team takes a holistic approach, offering the following health benefits:

• Better nutrition
• Healthier weight management
• Lower cholesterol
• Lower blood pressure
• Improved blood sugar control
• Reduced risk of diseases
• Stronger bones
• Improved hormone balance
• Optimal sexual function
• Better chronic disease management
• More energy
• Reduced health care costs

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, experts tailor each internal medicine plan to your personalized needs and follow up routinely to maximize your wellness. They combine lifestyle habit changes with medical intervention whenever necessary.

What can I expect during an internal medicine evaluation?

During an initial evaluation, your provider at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, reviews your personal and family medical history. This information helps them determine if you need certain diagnostic tests or health screenings. These screenings can play an important role in determining your overall wellness while identifying warning signs of a chronic illness.

In addition to learning more about your health history, your provider performs a complete physical to identify inflammation, pain, or other warning signs of an underlying health issue.

If you have an existing condition or risk factors for chronic disease, your provider orders diagnostic blood work or urine testing to better understand how your body is functioning. These tests can also provide valuable information about whether your current treatment is working well to control your condition.

How are chronic health issues treated?

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, team customizes your treatment plan to your specific needs. For chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, they offer medication therapies and referrals to specialists if additional care is necessary.

In addition to conventional treatments, The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, staff focuses on the other aspects of your life that influence your physical health. They provide counseling and support to help you make lifestyle changes and diet modifications so you can manage the health issues you have and prevent new medical complications.

Through routine checkups, your provider works closely with you to ensure chronic health conditions are under control so you can enjoy a high quality of life. If you need treatment with a specialist, your physician can also coordinate your care.

If you need an internal medical specialist who offers compassionate, consistent care, schedule a consultation at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, or request an appointment online today.