medical specialist evaluation internal medicine specialist evaluation 2020-07-01T20:07:16Z internist consultation An assessment by a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. Internists are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. consultation with internal medicine specialist internal medicine specialist consultation referral to an internal medicine specialist referral to an internist consultation with internist internist evaluation