Internal Medicine Specialty Services
Internal medicine capabilities
Advanced Ultrasound Imaging
Abdominal ultrasound — Evaluates internal organs for causes of illness
Thoracic ultrasound (non-cardiac) — Assesses the chest for fluid or masses
Cervical ultrasound — Examines thyroid glands and lymph nodes
Recheck ultrasound — Monitors healing or treatment response
Bi-cavitary ultrasound — Combines abdominal and thoracic imaging in one visit
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Fine needle aspirate (FNA) — Samples tissue or fluid for diagnosis
Pericardiocentesis — Removes fluid from around the heart
Abdominocentesis — Samples or removes abdominal fluid
Thoracocentesis — Removes fluid from the chest to improve breathing
Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Diagnostics
Endoscopic foreign body removal — Removes swallowed objects without surgery
Upper GI endoscopy — Examines the esophagus and stomach
Lower GI endoscopy (colonoscopy) — Evaluates the colon
Combined GI endoscopy — Full gastrointestinal evaluation
Balloon dilation — Opens narrowed areas of the esophagus or colon
Upper airway examination — Evaluates breathing structures
Nasal flush and pharyngoscopy — Diagnoses chronic nasal or throat disease
Respiratory & Airway Procedures
Rhinoscopy — Examines nasal passages
Bronchoscopy with BAL — Evaluates lung disease and collects samples
Tracheoscopy — Examines the windpipe
Endotracheal wash — Collects airway samples
Urogenital & Feeding Support
Cystourethroscopy — Examines the bladder and urethra
Voiding hydropropulsion — Flushes small bladder stones
Esophagostomy tube — Long-term feeding support
Nasogastric tube — Short-term feeding support
PEG tube — Feeding tube placed during endoscopy
Additional Diagnostic Services
Arthrocentesis — Samples joint fluid
Blood pressure evaluation — Monitors hypertension
Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy — Evaluates blood disorders
Continuous glucose monitoring — Tracks blood sugar trends
Skin biopsy — Diagnoses chronic skin disease