Internal Medicine

Nanavati Max Hospital's Department of Internal Medicine provides adults across Mumbai with coordinated care for chronic conditions, preventive health needs, and complex medical concerns that may involve more than one organ system. Internists work alongside the hospital's medical and surgical super-specialities to support diagnosis, treatment and long-term disease management under one roof.

Why Choose Nanavati Max for Internal Medicine Hospital in Mumbai

Coordinated, Multidisciplinary Care

Internal medicine physicians play an important role in the comprehensive management of patients who may have more than one health concern. The department works with the hospital's medical and surgical super-specialities when specialist input is required, helping coordinate care according to the patient's condition and treatment needs. 

One Hospital for Diagnosis and Treatment

Patients can access specialist consultations and a broad range of diagnostic services within the hospital. This allows investigations and specialist evaluation to be incorporated into the overall assessment when required, helping build a more complete treatment plan.

Preventive and Long-Term Adult Healthcare

Internal medicine also has a role in preventive healthcare and the management of lifestyle-related conditions. The department's areas of clinical interest include diabetes, obesity, hypertension, infectious diseases, and preventive health, including adult immunisation. This allows care to extend beyond treating an immediate illness to addressing ongoing health risks and long-term wellbeing. 

Conditions We Treat

Our internal medicine physicians manage a broad range of adult health conditions, including:

1. Diabetes and other metabolic disorders
2. Hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors
3. Obesity and weight-related conditions
4. Infectious diseases
5. Lifestyle-related health conditions
6. Vascular diseases
7. Other complex medical conditions requiring coordinated specialist care

The department's scope includes diabetes, cardiac conditions, obesity, high blood pressure and vascular diseases, while individual internists may have additional areas of interest such as infectious diseases, preventive health and adult immunisation.

Services and Procedures

Internal Medicine care is centred on assessment, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management rather than a fixed set of surgical procedures. Depending on your health needs, services may include:

• Comprehensive medical consultation for new, ongoing or unexplained health concerns
• Routine health check-ups and preventive health assessment
• Chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity
• Risk-factor assessment for cardiovascular and metabolic health
• Lifestyle and weight-management guidance
• Preventive healthcare and adult immunisation
• Diagnostic evaluation based on the symptoms, medical history and clinical findings
• Coordination with other medical and surgical specialities when specialist assessment or treatment is required
• Long-term monitoring and follow-up for chronic health conditions

The internal medicine hospital's preventive health services include physician consultation along with relevant laboratory tests, cardiac assessments, imaging and other investigations selected according to the health profile being evaluated.

How We Diagnose and Manage Your Condition

Your internist begins with a detailed medical history and physical examination and recommends investigations based on your symptoms, risk factors, and clinical findings. Depending on the concern, the evaluation may involve laboratory investigations, imaging or other diagnostic tests available within the hospital.

Nanavati Max Hospital has dedicated laboratory medicine and pathology services for blood, urine, tissue, and other diagnostic investigations, while its wider diagnostic facilities include imaging and cardiac investigations.

Once the diagnosis is established, your internal medicine specialist develops a treatment or monitoring plan and coordinates specialist referrals when another department's expertise is needed. For patients with multiple or overlapping conditions, this approach can help bring different aspects of care together. 

Planning Your Visit

Before Your Appointment

Bring any previous test results, a current list of medications, and details of any ongoing medical conditions. If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition, also bring relevant prescriptions, previous consultation notes and recent investigation reports.

This information can help your internist understand your medical history and determine whether further investigations or specialist input are required.

Getting a Second Opinion

A second opinion can be useful when you have received a complex diagnosis, been advised to undergo a major treatment, or want another medical assessment before making a decision.

You can seek an independent medical opinion from a specialist after sharing your existing reports, investigations, and treatment recommendations. Book your appointment today.

Cost of Internal Medicine Consultation and Treatment

The cost of an internal medicine consultation or treatment plan at Nanavati Max Hospital depends on the nature of your medical concern and the care required.

Factors that may influence the overall cost include:

• The specific condition being diagnosed or managed
• Whether diagnostic tests, imaging, or specialist consultations are required
• Whether treatment is provided on an outpatient basis or requires admission
• The investigations or monitoring required during follow-up
• Insurance or TPA coverage, where applicable

A personalised estimate can be discussed based on the recommended consultation, investigations, and treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Specialised Medical Services Do Internal Medicine Hospitals Offer in Mumbai?

Internal medicine hospitals in Mumbai provide comprehensive adult medical care, including routine health check-ups, preventive healthcare, diagnosis and management of chronic conditions, and treatment of a wide range of medical concerns. Internists can also coordinate care with other medical and surgical specialties when specialist treatment is required.

2. What Is the Role of an Internal Medicine Specialist?

An internal medicine specialist, also known as an internist, provides comprehensive medical care for adults. They diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions, provide long-term care for chronic diseases, assess complex or overlapping health concerns, and coordinate care with other specialists when required.

3. Do Internal Medicine Hospitals in Mumbai Have Advanced Diagnostic Facilities?

Yes. Internal medicine patients can access diagnostic services such as laboratory investigations, imaging, and cardiac assessments depending on their clinical needs. The specific tests recommended depend on the symptoms, medical history, and findings during the consultation.

4. How Do I Find a Good Internal Medicine Doctor in Mumbai?

Look for a doctor's recognised medical qualifications, relevant experience and areas of clinical interest, particularly if you have a specific or long-standing health condition. You can find a doctor at Nanavati Max Hospital directly.

5. Can Internal Medicine Doctors Help With Weight Management?

Yes. Internal medicine doctors can assess your overall health, identify medical or lifestyle factors affecting your weight, recommend appropriate lifestyle changes, and provide guidance on nutrition and weight management. If required, they can also coordinate care with nutritionists or other specialists for a more focused weight-management plan.