General internists are recognized as experts in diagnosis, treatment of chronic illness, comprehensive health promotion, and disease prevention. Our division routinely conducts wellness visits, acute care sick visits, as well as visits for patients with medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea, and other chronic conditions. At UMMC, our general internal medicine specialists are backed by the full resources of Mississippi's only academic medical center, including consultation with in-house specialists found nowhere else in the state. From common joint pain to rare diseases, our internal medicine doctors can arrange for your care if you need expertise for specific concerns. Our team includes attending physicians, internal medicine resident physicians, and nurse practitioners.