What is Internal Medicine?

Internal medicine is the comprehensive care of adults of all ages. At Kannapolis Internal Medicine, our physicians have received extensive training in the evaluation and treatment of serious conditions such as lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension (high blood pressure), arthritis and many other disorders. They also provide preventive and routine care, as well as treatment for minor injuries and illnesses such as ear aches, urinary tract infections, colds, fevers and other common ailments.

The following is a more in-depth list of services at Kannapolis Internal Medicine:

• Asthma Clinic on site
• Adult vaccinations
• Chest X-rays and general X-ray services
• Complete laboratory services on-site
• Complete physical examinations
• Coumadin Clinic on site
• Cryosurgery for minor skin lesions
• Diabetes patient education
• DOT exams
• EKGs
• Executive exams, pre-employment exams
• Joint injection
• Lipid Clinic on site
• Pulmonary function testing, oxygen saturation measurement
• Treatment of lacerations and minor injuries

What Is A Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses who have completed a four-year Bachelors Degree in Nursing, plus a Masters Degree in Nursing and a Nurse Practitioners Degree/Certification. This additional education prepares the Nurse Practitioner to perform physical exams, routine office visits, order lab work, x-rays, medications and treatments for the patient. A Nurse Practitioner has access to a physician at all times to assist with complex medical problems.

The State of North Carolina requires Nurse Practitioners to pass a national exam which tests their medical knowledge. They are then licensed by the North Carolina Board of Medicine and the Board of Nursing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.