Internist doctors, also known as internal medicine doctors, specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists provide preventive care, manage chronic illnesses, and treat acute illnesses and injuries. They focus on the body as a whole and coordinate the care provided by other specialists when needed. Internists are trained to address a wide range of medical problems and can provide care for many chronic illnesses.

To become an internist doctor in Miami, the doctor needs to earn a medical degree(Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and they also need to complete a three year residency program in Internal Medicine. They then need to pass the American Board of Internal Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine certifying examination and then they need to obtain a medical license to practice medicine in the state of Florida. Finally, they need to stay current with the latest advances in infectious disease medicine through ongoing education and research. Altogether, it takes 11 years to become an internist doctor in Miami.

A good internist should have strong communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and their families, comprehensive medical knowledge to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and up-to-date knowledge of medical advancements.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best internist doctors in Miami.