Internal Medicine Doctors Vs. Family Medicine Doctors: What’s The Difference?

For anyone who has no medical background, it can be quite a challenge to know the difference between internal medicine doctors and family medicine doctors, especially since they both provide primary care services and the two medical specialties have markedly overlapping aspects. To get a better understanding of the distinctions between internal medicine doctors and…

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Benefits of 24-Hour Doctors

If you’ve always assumed that a one-on-one professional relationship with a doctor is a thing of the past, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn of the modern trend of concierge medicine. Concierge medicine physicians provide complete attention to all of your healthcare needs, at any time of the day or night. Let’s talk about…

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Your Primary Care Doctor and Heart Health

If you think you only need to see your primary care doctor for acute medical conditions, think again. Primary care physicians, in fact, are trained to provide care for the full spectrum of chronic medical conditions, among which claims the lives of some 655,000 Americans each year— heart disease. Whether you have concerns about your…

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Why Are Internal Medicine Doctors in High Demand?

Internal medicine is a field of practice that is focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the entire spectrum of illnesses that affect adults of all age categories. Internal medicine emerged in the 1800s, and since then, the field has already undergone exponential growth—and so has the demand for internal medicine doctors. According to…

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Is Osteoarthritis Hereditary?

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects over 32.5 million American adults. It develops when the cartilage cushioning joints gradually breaks down. There is no single cause behind this condition. Certain types of osteoarthritis have a genetic component that increases the chances of developing the disease or making the existing condition worse. If you have…

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Arthritis: Types and Treatments

Arthritis is a condition that is chiefly characterized by joint inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness. Rarely, it may be diagnosed by happenstance when you are having an imaging scan done for something else, but the doctor notices arthritis on the scan. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, and there are many different…

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Questions to Ask Your Primary Care Physician

Even with their extensive training and best intent, doctors don’t have the superpowers, and just like the rest of us, they are bound to misconstrue and make mistakes. This is why it’s important for you to take an active role when discussing your care with your primary care doctor. Asking questions, in particular, puts a…

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What types of conditions can 24-hour doctors treat?

There was a time when a doctor was on call whenever you needed them, 24 hours a day. However, this is a service of the past. Most people see doctors during office hours and must accommodate to the tight schedules of their physicians to get the medical care they need. Fortunately, there is a way…

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Is It Necessary to Regularly See a Primary Care Physician?

Many people find it unnecessary to visit their primary care physician unless they are sick. However, by doing so, they miss out on many health benefits. Seeing your primary care doctor on a regular basis is not required, but definitely encouraged by everyone in the medical field. Routinely seeing your primary care doctor can improve…

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Teaming up With Your Primary Care Doctor to Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes

What patients living with type 2 diabetes may find surprising is the need to put together a healthcare team to effectively control their condition. Given its progressive nature, type 2 diabetes requires a multifaceted approach—and a broad range of expertise— to mitigate its far-reaching effects. Your type 2 diabetes journey will likely begin with your…

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When Medications Are Necessary to Treat High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is deemed as a “silent killer” because it doesn’t cause any symptoms, so you don’t know you have it unless a medical professional discover it via a blood test. High cholesterol interferes with your blood vessels’ ability to properly transport blood because the cholesterol builds up along the vessel walls and causes blockages….

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Obesity and its Role in Chronic Illnesses

Obesity is a complex health problem involving an excessive amount of body fat. It results from a combination of factors such as poor diet choices, lack of exercise, genetics, health conditions, and environmental factors. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic issue, it is a medical problem that can increase the risk of developing numerous chronic diseases…

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Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology, Dr. Robert E. Lending offers concierge medical care to adults in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Lending provides general health and wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations, in addition to management and prevention of conditions such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes, lipid disorders, respiratory diseases, and more.