If you’re an adult who needs medical care, there are two types of primary care physicians available: family doctors and internal medicine physicians. Each physician type provides specific medical care for the benefit of your lifelong health; we’ll explain the differences between them to help you make an informed decision.
The traditional Western doctor or general practitioner, considers external physical symptoms to diagnose and treat illness. They must receive training in internal medicine to diagnose and treat medical issues like heart disease at their early stages.
A traditional Western doctor may prescribe pharmaceutical products to address symptoms, and may also refer patients to a specialist for further treatment.
These doctors must attend medical school . Then the general internist must participate in a 3 year residency program in order to gain the knowledge and experience required for effective diagnosis, disease prevention, and treatment.
The integrative physician uses both alternative therapies and evidence-based Western medicine to treat patients. The integrative physician considers external physical symptoms with a focus on inner imbalances which can cause medical problems.
In order to begin caring for patients, the integrative physician must first obtain a medical degree to become a physician, with 4 years of medical school. Then, they must begin their internship and residency for a minimum of 3 years in Internal medicine or other specialty. The key difference with a traditional western Doctor is the additional training and study in Integrative Medicine which starts in residency and continues after residency training is completed.
Located in Sherman Oaks, California, Unison Medicine is dedicated to offering the most value to your health via multiple treatment options. The best way to accomplish this goal is to provide both traditional western medicine and evidence based Alternative Treatments.
Unison Medicine patients enjoy relief from their symptoms using innovative methods, and benefit from alternative care, which addresses root causes and supports the body’s ability to heal. Dr. Jacobs and his team take the time to listen to patients’ questions and concerns, considering all aspects of the whole person (a biopsychosocial method) to properly diagnose and come up with the best plan of care for each individual patient.
Dr. Shahram Jacobs works with you to create a personalized blend of traditional and alternative therapies. In addition to the latest in pharmaceutical treatments, your diet, exercise level and overall lifestyle and habits will be carefully evaluated and optimized, allowing you to achieve health transformation that will wholly improve your life and prevent further development of disease.
Interested in participating in Clinical Trials? At Unison Medicine, we are constantly launching exciting clinical trials that are designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new treatment approaches and drugs for conditions such as psoriasis, kidney disease, foot fungus, Tinea Pedis, Atopic Dermatitis, Acne, Psoriasis, Rosacea & IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
