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INTERNAL MEDICINE
Internal Medicine
DOCTOR OF INTERNAL MEDICINE FOR ADULTS IN THE ODESSA, TX AREA
When a patient is dealing with a chronic or long-term illness, it is important that they can receive care from a reliable family doctor with whom they have built a relationship over time. Dr. Kendall Wong is ready to build critical relationships with all of his patients to better understand their current conditions and help find solutions for a healthier, happier future through his internal medicine expertise. This long-term relationship is essential to providing high quality, comprehensive health care.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE INTERNAL MEDICINE & FAMILY DOCTOR
Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists, use scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to promote and care for the general health of adults. They are trained for multi-system diseases, which would be overly complex and challenging for specialists who focus in a single area to manage. Sometimes referred to as "doctors' doctors," those trained in internal medicine practices may be brought in by other physicians to consult on unusual situations.
Becoming a doctor of internal medicine requires training in certain highly-focused sub-specialties: endocrinology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, and neurology. The goal is being able to comprehensively care for adults in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Internists should have experience treating conditions in fields as varied as gynecology, geriatrics, psychiatry, orthopedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, sleep medicine, and more. Roughly half of their medical schooling is devoted to learning about disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Dr. Wong is a certified doctor of internal medicine in Odessa, TX. His expertise in the field allows him to properly diagnose and treat a wide variety of illnesses and diseases that affect adults of all ages.
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED THROUGH INTERNAL MEDICINE
If you're wondering how you can know that you should visit an internal medicine doctor, there are some are signs to watch out for. Common reasons patients seek out internists include chronic pain, difficulty breathing, digestive issues, fatigue, and more. These symptoms typically stem from some type of internal issue that an appointment with Dr. Wong could help remedy. Internal medicine is concerned with prevention just as much as treatment, however. Therefore, working with our physician represents a way to prioritize your general wellness.
Dr. Wong uses his internal medicine experience to prevent, diagnose, and treat various complex adult diseases. The following ailments may be treatable through the use of internal medicine.
• Infectious disease •
Diabetes • General medicine • Respiratory disease • Endocrine and hormonal problems
• Blood problems • Neurological problems • Kidney problems • Joint and rheumatologic problems
• Digestive problems • Urinary problems • Vascular and heart disease
• Neurological problems •
Weight issues • Mental health
If you currently suffer from or suspect you are developing symptoms for any of the above, call our Odessa, TX office today to discuss your options. Our family doctor of internal medicine will conduct a thorough exam, diagnose your ailment, and develop a treatment plan.