After medical school, many doctors labor over the decision of which specialty to enter as a practicing physician.  There are many advantages – and many disadvantages – to becoming a family physician.  To be a successful and satisfied internal medicine specialist, one must have the right mindset, the right patient care outlook, and the right values.

An internal medicine physician (also called an internist) is an expert in general adult health and may have experience in other sub-specialties.  Like a family care physician, who treats the whole family, an internist provides tests, general health care, and preventative medicine to ensure overall good health.  These two types of physicians will typically see the same patients over the long term and have the opportunity to form strong bonds with their patients and their families.  They will also be at an advantage to provide better care, as they have a comprehensive picture of that family’s health and history.  Families who see the same physician over the long term are also likely to form a strong bond with that doctor, giving the doctor as well as the patients a closer and more satisfying experience.

There are drawbacks, however – a family physician must commit to living in one location his or her entire life in order to build and maintain a strong patient base.   This is a problem for many physicians who wish to work in different environments or who have spouses who move for work.  However, many doctors find themselves well-settled in their environments and are excited by the prospect of building a patient base around a permanent home.  Internal medicine Miami Beach specialist Dr. Ronny Aquinin has a strong following of loyal patients, all impressed with his genuine caring nature and good care.  Dr. Aquinin takes extra time with each of his patients, meeting with them in his private office before and after appointments to discuss their exam and course of action.  As an internist and family doctor Miami Beach‘s Dr. Aquinin provides top care in his state-of-the-art facility as well as house calls and personal calls with his patients.  For more information on Dr. Aquinin’s practice, visit him online.