Services at Internal Medicine Associates of Charlotte in North Carolina
Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine treat patients from their teen-age years through their golden years. An Internal Medicine Physician, or Internist, is a doctor that is trained to focus not only in one specific area or in one system of the human body, but has special training to allow him to help prevent, diagnose, and treat the myriad of illnesses that can affect the health and happiness of an adult human being. These doctors focus on treating the “whole person” — not just specific parts.
At Internal Medicine Associates of Charlotte in North Carolina, Doctor Acampora and his staff create a framework that allows their patients to have access to the highest quality of primary care. With a well-trained, competent medical staff, and through a focus on wellness, disease prevention, and risk-factor identification, Doctor Acampora works with each patient to prevent, diagnose, or manage any illness. The benefit to the patient of such an approach is that Doctor Acampora can quickly identify existing problems and decide the appropriate action, whether it is to treat the problem immediately or to refer his patient to other health professionals or specialists.
Various primary care services offered by Doctor Acampora and his staff at Internal Medicine Associates of Charlotte in North Carolina are listed below:
Complete Physical Exams
Annual physical exams including pre-employment and school physicals, sports physicals and other required medical clearances.
Cardiology
Diagnosing and treating disorders of the heart and blood vessels, which may include Hypertension/High Blood Pressure, Chest Pain, Congestive Heart Failure, and High Cholesterol.
Cardiac Testing
EKG, stress testing, Holtor monitor, blood pressure monitoring.
Respiratory Illnesses
Asthma, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, other acute respiratory illnesses.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Ulcers, Reflux, Colitis, and Gastritis.
Endocrinology Disorders
Diabetes, which may/may not be insulin dependent, and thyroid disorders.
Blood Disorders
Anemia.
Male and Female Urinary Disorders
Urinary Retention, Urinary Frequency, Urinary Tract Infections, Urinary Incontinence or Erectile Dysfunction.
Neurological Disorders
Migraine Headaches and other related Headache disorders, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and other memory loss illnesses.
Skin Problems
Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact Dermatitis.
Rheumatoid Problems
Arthritis and related pain, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain and other pain management.
Mental/Psychiatric Disorders
Anxiety, Depression, and Attention Deficit Disorder.
Weight Management
Travel Health and Vaccinations
The list above, although detailed, is just an outline of what types of primary care Doctor Acampora and his staff at Internal Medicine Associates of Charlotte in North Carolina can offer their patients.
