Internal Medicine

If you need a primary care provider for yourself or another adult, an internal medicine physician may be a good choice. Also called internists, these doctors help you live a healthier life with preventive care, medical guidance and coordinated services with specialists across St. Bernards Healthcare.

Internal Medicine Locations

Adult primary care is available at two offices, both in Jonesboro:

• St. Bernards Clopton Clinic – Includes a walk-in clinic for established patients
• St. Bernards Internal Medicine Residency Clinic – Offers quick appointment scheduling and doesn’t require insurance

Looking for a telehealth option? Ask your provider about the availability of virtual care.

Prevention, Testing & Treatment

Your internist can:

• Work with specialists to help you manage chronic conditions, like heart disease, high blood pressure, lung disease and obesity
• Teach you how to prevent illnesses and reduce symptoms of diseases through lifestyle changes
• Provide health screenings and assessments, including behavioral health and cancer screenings
• Order lab, imaging and other medical tests
• Give you vaccines, including flu shots and COVID-19 vaccinations

Learn more about primary care at St. Bernards.

Care Coordination

If you need help arranging all the services you need to stay well, St. Bernards Clopton Clinic may assign you a care coordinator. This professional explains your condition and treatment plan and works with you to make appointments with healthcare providers. You’ll have another person to turn to for information and support, making it easier for you to improve your health outcome.