Dialogue with a Doctor Carlos Portu, MD Physicians Regional-Collier Boulevard 8340 Collier Blvd., Naples (239) 348-4340 physiciansregional.com How does an internal medicine physician differ from a family practitioner? An internist receives training focused solely on adult medicine. Internal medicine residency programs are typically four years and concentrate on a wide spectrum of adult care inside and outside of a hospital setting. Family medicine programs are typically three years and split their time between adult medicine, pediatrics and OBGYN. With so many specialists available these days, why is it important to have a primary care physician? Essentially, a primary care provider should function as the quarterback of your health. He or she should evaluate medical conditions or symptoms upon onset, order diagnostic testing or imaging, render diagnosis and, if necessary, make reccommended referrals. What separates you from other providers in the community? Physicians Regional provides concierge-level care without asking anything for it. Our patients are never just another number, and we go to great lengths to accommodate the needs of those who entrust their health to us.
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