Internist

Internists are internal medicine physicians, responsible for the long-term care of complex and also common illnesses.

Diabetes

The role of an internist includes:

• Long-term management of diabetes
• Referring you to specialists including endocrinologist, podiatrist, ophthalmologist and dietician
• Coordinating with the entire care team to provide the most effective treatment

Hypertension

The role of an internist includes:

• Regular monitoring and treatment of hypertension
• Coordinating with the entire care team to provide the most effective treatment

Cholesterol

The role of an internist includes:

• Educating and guiding you on effective ways to manage healthy cholesterol levels
• Referring you to specialists

Asthma

The role of an internist includes:

• Providing effective non-surgical treatment to help control asthma symptoms
• Educating you on different ways to minimize and avoid asthma attacks
• Suggesting and coordinating with specialist allergist or pulmonologist in case of severe symptoms that cannot be controlled over a period of 3 to 6 months and during a life-threatening attack that would require hospitalization

Your internist provides general yet comprehensive services from the diagnosis of common conditions, regular screening and wellness exams, non-surgical treatments for common illnesses, providing a clear understanding of overall healthy living and disease prevention, and coordinating with other doctors when more specialized care is needed. The internist is the first person you go to obtain relief from symptoms and continues to stay in touch with throughout your entire care plan.

Dr. John Curanovic and Dr. Ginaida Cirilo will serve as a single point of contact for all your medical problems and queries and can be assured of quality care with their many years of experience as internists.