The distinct difference between a family medicine doctor and an internal medicine doctor (internist) is that a family doctor treats patients of all ages, while an internist specializes in the care and treatment of only adults. Choose a Providence Medical Group primary care physician that best meets your needs.

While both focus on comprehensive care, family doctors tend to patients across all age demographics, from infants to the elderly, while PCPs specialize in adult medicine.

Family medicine and internal medicine are both crucial components of primary care, offering distinct approaches to patient care. While family medicine emphasizes comprehensive care for patients of all ages, internal medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults.