Silly doctor question

Is an "internal medicine" doctor the same as a regular family practice doctor?

Thanks.

Re: Silly doctor question

yes

Re: Silly doctor question

Thank you!

Re: Silly doctor question

No, they are similar but not the same - a Family practitioner is one who is more generalized and will see people of all ages including children. An internist only sees adults (children would see a pediatrician). They also often specialize in something else such as geriatric, gastroenterology, allergy,cardiology etc, but might not actually work as an actual gastroenterologist.

I prefer to see an internist over a family practitioner.

Here is something I found that might explain it better:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006041603047

Message edited 8/11/2006 3:00:33 PM.