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Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine at Pella Regional

Internal medicine physicians at Pella Regional provide primary care services through our family of clinics.  

Internal medicine doctors, or internists, are often referred to as doctors for adults. Internists act as primary care physicians; however, their practice is solely concentrated on adult health care. Internists have special training in dealing with complex, chronic illnesses and treating several different illnesses at the same time.

The special training that internists receive enables them to diagnose and treat a host of chronic medical conditions experienced by adults that require frequent monitoring such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure and heart disease. Internists take pride in the long-term relationships they develop with their patients and the continuity of care they can provide. 

Patient Centered Medical Home

The Right Health Care at the Right Time

Some experts now believe that creating a health care team is the best way to give patients quality care and a better experience. Pella Regional and our family of clinics in Pella, Bussey, Knoxville, Monroe, Ottumwa and Sully have created this team environment using a model called the patient centered medical home.

What is a patient centered medical home?

A patient centered medical home is a primary care practice in a clinic that takes a team approach and has the patient as the center of the team. The team can include doctors, nurses, health partners, pharmacists and therapists. They work together and use technology to provide coordinated care to their patients.

How is this different from the current primary care medical practice?

The patient centered medical home is designed to keep patients healthy by providing primary care, coordinating any visits to specialists they may need and by taking steps to manage preventive diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The team partners with the patient to make sure they are making the right decisions for good health and keeping on top of any preventive care the patient needs. It might mean more frequent visits to the clinic or contact with the nurse—but the goal is to keep the patient healthy and prevent episodes that would require hospitalization or expensive medication.

What is a health partner?

Health partners work under the direct supervision of a family doctor. They are registered nurses who assist patients in setting and meeting goals to maintain optimal health, identify community resources and provide assistance with any questions or concerns.