Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Redding, CA

A primary care provider is your go-to doctor for any health concerns. This includes family medicine doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs). Internal medicine providers, also known as internists, are also primary care providers. They offer comprehensive care, similar to a PCP, and can assist with managing your recovery after surgery. Internists typically care for adults aged 18 and older.

Your care team may include internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs). We focus on building long-term relationships with you. We treat acute illnesses, help manage chronic conditions and focus on prevention and education to support your overall health.

An advanced practice provider (APP) is a health care professional who has advanced education and clinical training, allowing them to take on a broader scope of practice and perform tasks traditionally carried out by physicians. This category includes nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).

These professionals play a crucial role in providing health care services, including diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications and offering preventive care.

At Dignity Health Medical Group in Redding, we offer compassionate, comprehensive health care for every stage of your life. From preventive care and screenings to diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, we're here to help support your health goals.

We offer care for a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Acute conditions like cold, flu and strep throat
• Arthritis
• Blood disorders
• Infectious diseases
• Kidney diseases
• Neurological conditions
• Thyroid conditions

Our internal medicine specialists at Dignity Health Medical Group provide comprehensive services, including:

• Annual wellness checkups
• Flu shots and immunizations
• Men’s health care
• Physical exams
• Postoperative care, including follow-ups after an inpatient hospital visit or outpatient surgery
• Preoperative evaluations
• Preventive medicine
• Sick visits
• Weight management
• Women’s health care

Geriatric care focuses on the unique health needs of older adults. Geriatric providers are trained in internal or family medicine and have additional experience caring for seniors. They help prevent and manage age-related conditions, support independence and address concerns like memory changes, mobility and multiple health issues at once. 

There’s no set age to see a geriatric provider; it depends on your health needs and preferences.