Internal Medicine at UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital

At UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital, Internal Medicine is provided by a team of experienced internists dedicated to the comprehensive assessment and integrated management of adult health.

Our mission is to deliver a complete and structured clinical approach, capable of supporting both patients with acute conditions and those living with chronic diseases, complex clinical profiles, or situations that require a holistic view of the individual.

When to See an Internist

Consulting an internist is recommended in the presence of:

• Diagnostic concerns involving multiple organs or systems.
• Multiple comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, organ failure).
• Non-specific but persistent symptoms (unexplained fever, fatigue, weight loss, general discomfort).
• The need for comprehensive and personalized care: from diagnosis to follow-up, for adult patients with complex conditions.
• The need to coordinate multiple therapies or specialists.

What Internal Medicine Treats

Internal Medicine is the medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases, adopting a comprehensive and integrated approach to the individual.

The internist evaluates the patient in their clinical complexity, considering interactions among multiple organs and systems, the presence of chronic conditions, and the impact of ongoing therapies.

This specialty is particularly suited for managing complex clinical conditions, non-specific or persistent symptoms, comorbidities (the presence of multiple conditions at the same time), and situations that require an overall perspective, accurate differential diagnosis, and coordination among different specialists.

Internal Medicine provides integrated care across several areas:

• Blood, immunity, and systemic diseases – hematologic, autoimmune, and rheumatic conditions.
• Gastrointestinal and metabolic system – gastroesophageal disorders, endocrine and metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders).
• Infectious and oncological diseases – acute or chronic infections, diagnostic assessment and follow-up of cancers.
• Kidneys and urinary system – renal failure and alterations in kidney function.
• Musculoskeletal system and geriatric frailty – muscular, skeletal, connective tissue disorders, and age-related conditions.
• Respiratory and cardiovascular system – acute and chronic conditions, cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia).

This list is not exhaustive: Internal Medicine serves as a reference specialty for patients with complex, multifactorial, or not yet clearly defined clinical conditions.

Our Internal Medicine Services

At UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital, Internal Medicine follows a holistic, patient-centered approach that integrates clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic expertise to provide safe and effective care. Key features of our care model include:

• Chronic disease management and follow-up – continuous monitoring of chronic conditions, therapy adjustments, and prevention of long-term complications.
• Comprehensive health assessment – in-depth clinical evaluation, detailed medical history, and targeted diagnostic testing to fully understand the patient’s overall clinical picture.
• Differential diagnosis and complexity management – particularly suited for patients with multiple conditions or symptoms not immediately attributable to a single diagnosis, enabling an integrated interpretation of clinical findings.
• Multidisciplinary coordination – collaboration with specialists, advanced diagnostics, preventive medicine, and hospitalization when necessary.
• Personalized care – each therapeutic and monitoring plan is tailored to the patient’s clinical profile and individual needs, with the goal of ensuring maximum effectiveness and quality of life.

Our Doctors

• Dr. Christian Abi Nassif
• Prof. Carlina Veneranda Albanese
• Dr. Franco Berti
• Dr. Cinzia Myriam Calabrese
• Dr. Luigi Cammarano
• Dr. Bruno Casaregola
• Dr. Francesco De Simone
• Dr. Giuseppe Di Donna
• Dr. Giuseppe Famularo
• Prof. Giampiero Gasparro
• Prof. Giovanni Minisola
• Prof. Umberto Recine
• Dr. Pasquale Sordillo
• Dr. Claudio Ventura

Internal Medicine at UPMC

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