Some common areas of expertise within general medicine include cardiology (heart diseases), endocrinology (hormonal disorders), gastroenterology (digestive system disorders), hematology (blood disorders), infectious diseases, nephrology (kidney diseases), neurology (brain and nervous system disorders), oncology (cancer), pulmonology (lung diseases), and rheumatology (joint and autoimmune diseases).
Our general medicine doctors typically perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide education and counselling to patients on how to manage their health. They may also collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as specialists and nurses, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for their patients.