Department of Medicine

Internal Medicine

Care for Complex Medical Conditions with a Multidisciplinary Approach

Internal Medicine

The Internal Medicine Division at SKMC provides specialized care for adult patients with complex and undifferentiated medical conditions. The division manages general medical patients and offers consultative services for surgical and cardiac patients. With a multidisciplinary approach, SKMC delivers high-quality care through its well-structured inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services, ensuring timely diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and coordinated follow-up.

Why Choose Us?

Multidisciplinary Care Model

SKMC integrates a multidisciplinary team approach to provide early, comprehensive care for adult inpatients, ensuring timely investigations and appropriate management.

Advanced Inpatient Facilities

SKMC offers specialized units such as high-dependency medical units, a medical assessment unit, and short-stay and general medical wards to accommodate a variety of patient needs.

Expertise in Perioperative Care

SKMC provides co-management and perioperative care for high-risk surgical patients, enhancing outcomes and reducing complications.

Specialized Outpatient Services

The division operates a range of specialized clinics, including anticoagulation, pre-operative, thrombosis, and geriatrics clinics, to address diverse medical needs.

Comprehensive Acute Care Services

The acute care clinic within the emergency department assesses and manages medical patients who require observation or short-term care, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.

Our Expertise

General Medical Conditions

  • Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management
  • Diabetes Mellitus and Endocrine Disorders
  • Respiratory Diseases such as Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Renal Disorders and Electrolyte Imbalances
  • Infectious Diseases and Sepsis Management

Perioperative and Surgical Co-Management

  • Preoperative Risk Assessment for High-Risk Surgical Patients
  • Management of Medical Conditions in Perioperative and Postoperative Phases
  • Prevention and Management of Surgical Complications

Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Management

  • Anticoagulation Therapy Monitoring
  • Prevention and Management of Thromboembolic Events
  • Individualized Care Plans for Patients on Long-Term Anticoagulation

Geriatric and Long-Term Care

  • Management of Chronic Diseases in Elderly Patients
  • Long-Term Care for Patients with Complex Medical and Behavioral Needs
  • Coordination of Care for Frail and High-Risk Elderly Populations

Specialized Consultative Services

  • Medical Consultations for Surgical and Cardiac Patients
  • Assessment and Management of High-Complexity Medical Cases
  • Coordination with Other Specialties for Comprehensive Patient Care

Services

Innovations and Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

SKMC continues to advance internal medicine services by implementing innovative models of care and utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic approaches:

Medical Assessment Unit (MAU)

A 21-bed monitored unit providing expedited multidisciplinary review, prioritized investigations, and early disposition planning for all medical admissions.

Short-Stay Unit

A 30-bed unit, including 15 high-dependency beds, for patients with an expected length of stay of up to 5 days.

Acute Care Clinic

Located within the emergency department, this clinic evaluates and manages medical patients who do not require inpatient admission or need short-duration observation. It also serves discharged patients who need further follow-up or management.

Preoperative Clinic for High-Risk Patients

A dedicated clinic for assessing and optimizing the medical status of high-risk patients before surgery, reducing the risk of perioperative complications.

Specialized Outpatient Clinics

Including rapid-referral, thrombosis, and geriatrics clinics, these services address the needs of specific patient populations and ensure seamless follow-up care.

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Opening Hours

Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that urgent medical care is always available whenever you need it.

Our working hours for outpatient and administrative services are as follows

Monday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM – 12:30 PM