Internal medicine is the medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. An internist — also called a general physician or specialist physician — has deep expertise across all organ systems and is trained to manage undifferentiated illness, multi-system disease, and conditions that don't fit neatly into a single surgical or organ-specific specialty. Dr. Atul Kakar trained and practised at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, one of India's premier teaching hospitals, where he continues as a senior consultant. He manages conditions spanning cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, infectious disease, and gastroenterology — making him the right first point of contact for complex or undiagnosed medical problems. He also serves as a senior physician for patients needing a second opinion or consolidated management of multiple chronic conditions.
About Internal Medicine
When should you seek care?
How Dr. Kakar approaches treatment.
Dr. Kakar takes a systematic, evidence-based approach to adult medicine. A consultation begins with a thorough history — including past records, current medications, and family history — followed by clinical examination and targeted investigations. He coordinates care across specialties when needed, provides written summaries for referring doctors, and communicates clearly with patients and families about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options. His dual expertise in internal medicine and rheumatology means he is particularly well placed for patients with inflammatory, autoimmune, or systemic conditions.
When to see a specialist.
Consult an internal medicine specialist if you have symptoms affecting multiple organ systems, a diagnosis that remains unclear after initial investigations, multiple chronic conditions, or if you want a thorough second opinion. Patients with complex or rare presentations benefit significantly from specialist physician review before committing to a treatment pathway.