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Internal Medicine

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One provider who sees how it all fits together.

Internal Medicine

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Your place for long-term adult health, preventive care, chronic disease, and everything in between.

It’s not uncommon to think of your doctor only when you're sick. Internal medicine is here for those moments—but it's also where your health comes together. As your health changes, you may see different specialists for different conditions and experience more complexities when it comes to managing it. Your internal medicine physician understands how it all fits together, helping keep your care connected.

Think of it as your health strategy for the long run, including preventive care and wellness visits to managing chronic conditions and treating illness or injury; your care plan extends beyond today’s concern. Over time, your doctor gets to know your health history, your lifestyle, and what matters most to you, helping you make informed decisions for a healthier you.

3+ Years Specialized Training

Adult disease training beyond medical school

Your provider understands the full complexity of adult health—and knows how to keep you well at every stage of life.

Nationally Recognized

Stay ahead with proactive care

NCQA recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home means coordinated care for prevention, disease management, and specialized support for the whole person.

Coordinated Team Care

Proactive care before, during, and after every visit

Your team reaches out to keep you on track with screenings and wellness visits. After a hospital stay, a nurse follows up personally to make sure you have what you need.

“My provider always includes me in the decisions of which medicines I should or should not be taking. He also talks to me about life, in general, and has an understanding of the pressures and situations of my life. We make informed decisions together.”

— Patient Testimonial

Adult Health Care, Start to Finish

Conditions

We treat and monitor a wide range of health conditions in adults, including:

High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Asthma
Obesity
Heart disease
Arthritis
Preventive care including annual checkups and screening tests

Services & Treatments

Specialist referrals
Annual exams and screenings
Acute illness and injuries
Diet, exercise, and healthy living advice
Chronic disease management
Telehealth appointments

More Than Primary Care—Embedded Specialty Programs

Integrated Behavioral Health Services

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Memory Consultation Clinic

Whether you're noticing changes in your own memory or in someone close to you, our Memory Consultation Clinic provides diagnosis, treatment, education, and support for individuals with memory loss. Referral Required | Coeur d'Alene only

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Addiction Medicine

Recovery looks different for everyone. Our Addiction Medicine clinic offers treatment and support for people with alcohol or drug use problems, including opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and kratom. Referral Required | Post Falls only

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Psychiatry

Mental health care looks different for everyone. Our psychiatry team provides comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosis, and an individualized treatment plan that may include medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions. Referral Required | Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls

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Kootenai Health Sports

Whether you're a competitive athlete or trying to stay active, our sports medicine clinic provides comprehensive medical and musculoskeletal care to people of all ages and abilities. Referral Required | Post Falls Suite 1600 only

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The Extensivist Clinic

Leaving the hospital is just the beginning of recovery. The Extensivist Clinic makes sure you have somewhere to go next.

If you've recently been discharged and don't have an established provider, the Extensivist Clinic will see you within one to fourteen days of leaving the hospital. From there, you'll be connected with a family or internal medicine provider for continued care at our Post Falls clinic. Scheduling is coordinated through your hospital discharge team.

What to Expect

How to Get Started

Before Your Appointment

During Your First Appointment

After Your Appointment

Resources

Schedule an Appointment

No referral is needed to schedule with an internal medicine provider. Call our appointment center at (208) 625-6767 to get started.

If you are interested in one of our embedded specialty programs—including behavioral health, memory care, addiction medicine, psychiatry, or sports medicine—a referral from your internal medicine provider is required.

What to Bring

To help your provider get to know you and your health history, please bring the following to your first visit:

Your medication bottles
Completed health history questionnaire
Insurance information
Names of any healthcare providers you have seen in the past

Getting to Know You

Your first visit is a chance for your provider to get to know you. You'll discuss:

Past medical, family, and social history
Your healthcare needs and goals

Your provider will work with you to understand your life so you can make care decisions together.

After-Visit Summary

After your visit you will receive a summary outlining:

Details of your visit
Tests and referrals that have been ordered
Current medications
Your next appointment with your internal medicine provider

Your care team will also reach out to schedule preventive services and annual wellness exams. If you were recently discharged from the hospital, a registered nurse will call to confirm your medications, coordinate community resources, and schedule a follow-up.

Educational Materials and Support

Your care team may provide educational materials based on your health needs and goals, including:

Diet and exercise guidance
Condition-specific materials, such as diabetes education and blood pressure management
Mental health resources
Preventive screening and vaccine information

You may also be referred to rehabilitation programs such as physical therapy, cardiac rehab, or pulmonary rehab.

Need Help?

Questions About Your Visit?

Call at (208) 625-4515

MyChart Patient Portal

View test results and medical history anytime.

Need Portal Setup Help?

Check out MyChart Getting Started Guide or ask our nurses or front office to get started.

One Doctor. Connected Care.

Your internal medicine team consists of physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health clinicians, and nurses—all working together to establish a strong, trusting relationship with you and provide whole-person care throughout your adult years.

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