General Medicine Patient Care
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General & Preventive Medicine

Providing general and preventive medicine for adults of all ages with a range of medical conditions.

As the primary care doctors for adults, General Medicine physicians have the privilege of knowing patients for years, getting to know their families and helping to keep them well. We also help patients navigate the pool of expertise at U-M Health ensuring they receive the most appropriate and effective treatments for their conditions. This collaborative approach between primary care and subspecialty services is instrumental in delivering patient-centered healthcare that meets the diverse needs of individuals while promoting optimal health outcomes.
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General Medicine Care at U-M Health
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With experts highly qualified in internal medicine and its subspecialties, we provide general and preventative medicine for adults of all ages at nine locations.

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