General Internal Medicine and Practice at American Medical Center
The General Practice Department at American Medical Center continues to be at the epicenter of this hospital. General internal medicine services at AMC include both inpatient and outpatient care, providing comprehensive support for the community.
Scope of Medical Services
Doctors who practice General Medicine treat many medical problems in adults ranging from minor illnesses to chronic diseases. All the physicians at AMC follow internationally accepted standards of care that are supported by evidence-based medicine.
Overall, general medicine doctors will coordinate for needed diagnostic testing, including laboratory tests and radiologic studies, to help diagnose your conditions. General Medicine doctors specifically focus on diagnosing the patients, treating their acute issues, and coordinating appropriate follow up after they leave the hospital.
Patient Care and Age Demographics
General medicine doctors care for all kinds of patients from young adulthood, i.e., from 14 years of age to the elderly and will get to know your personal medical history and how you respond to treatments.
Preventive Health and Wellness
To promote health and wellness, General Medicine doctors also focus on preventive health and screening you for diseases that can cause harm in the future. Clinical experience in preventive medicine is a core component of the department's mission.
Medication and Specialist Coordination
Our physicians will also review your medications to avoid medication interaction and assess the safety of taking your medications because of your liver and kidney functions. Additionally, our general medicine doctors may refer you to a specialist (such as a cardiologist or endocrinologist) or a surgeon, if needed.
Core Clinical Competencies
- Clinical in general medicine and practice: Diagnosis, treatment and management of patient illness.
- Basic life support: Essential emergency care capabilities.
- Sports Medicine: Specialized care for active individuals.
- Preventive Medicine: Focus on long-term wellness and disease screening.
Department Contact Information
Located at Capital Medical Complex, 3rd Floor, Road 3201, Block 332, Bu Ashira - Manama, Bahrain. The department offers periodic medical exam services and is staffed by hardworking and deeply caring doctors.