Internal Medicine
Comprehensive Medical Care
Welcome to the Internal Medicine Service at Hospital Ruber Internacional!
In our Internal Medicine Service, we provide comprehensive medical care, focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting multiple organs and body systems.
We are approachable and qualified professionals capable of addressing a wide range of health issues.
We work closely with other specialties and build strong relationships with families, organizing medical check-ups and providing care for everything you may need. If necessary, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist.
Our Internal Medicine Service operates 24/7 and offers home care, ensuring your peace of mind and care at all times.
At Hospital Ruber Internacional, our internal medicine experts are dedicated to preventing diseases and promoting a healthy lifestyle. We treat the most common conditions and conduct personalized evaluations of each case to avoid combining incompatible treatments.
We have highly renowned experts in all medical specialties, ensuring you immediate access to the appropriate specialist under the guidance of your internist.
Your health is our top priority. In our Internal Medicine Service, you will receive personalized attention and a comprehensive evaluation that considers all relevant aspects of your health.
Our facilities are designed to provide you with the ideal environment for your diagnostic and treatment process.
Your well-being in expert hands.
- Team of Dr. Javier Ignacio Taboada IllánTeam Leader: Dr. Javier Ignacio Taboada IllánHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Internal Medicine91 387 51 75 / 91 387 51 76 / 91 387 51 78
- Team of Dr. Antonio Pardo RedondoTeam Leader: Dr. Antonio Pardo RedondoHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Internal Medicine91 387 50 64 / 91 387 52 78
- Team of Dr. Julián Ruiz GalianaTeam Leader: Dr. Julián Ruiz GalianaHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Internal Medicine91 387 50 36
- Team of Dr. María Arántzazu Álvarez de ArcayaTeam Leader: Dr. María Arántzazu Álvarez de ArcayaCentro Médico Paseo de la HabanaSpecialty: Internal Medicine91 457 77 64 / 91 387 50 64 / 91 387 52 78
- Team o Dr. Isabel de la Azuela TenorioTeam Leader: Dr. Isabel de la Azuela TenorioHospital Ruber Internacional, Centro Médico Paseo de la HabanaSpecialty: Internal Medicine91 457 77 64
Cutting-Edge Diagnosis and Treatment
Our team of Internal Medicine specialists is highly qualified and plays a fundamental role in adult medical care, addressing a wide variety of medical conditions and diseases in primary care, including:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Our team specializes in treating heart problems, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias, among others.
Respiratory Diseases
We address conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases affecting lung function.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
We diagnose and treat digestive problems, including gastritis, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, among others.
Endocrine Diseases
We manage hormonal disorders such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and metabolic syndrome.
Infectious Diseases
We specialize in managing bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, ensuring effective and timely treatment.
Kidney Diseases
Our team is prepared to treat kidney diseases, such as chronic kidney failure and electrolyte disorders.
Rheumatological Diseases
We address conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Neurological Diseases
We diagnose and treat neurological conditions, including migraines, epilepsy, and stroke.
Our medical approach is humanized and personalized. Using advanced technology, we analyze your symptoms and pathological signs to achieve a precise diagnosis.
We are familiar with your medical history, which allows us to provide you with fast and comprehensive care, coordinated with other specialized teams at Hospital Ruber Internacional.
Comprehensive and Personalized Evaluations
Our team has extensive hospital experience and a high level of professionalism. We use advanced technology for the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and implement cutting-edge techniques, such as capillaroscopy, to detect autoimmune rheumatologic diseases and study Raynaud's phenomenon.
In the Internal Medicine Service, medical consultations are characterized by a friendly atmosphere and a close relationship with the patient.
We offer regular medical check-ups, which are essential for monitoring the patient's health. We aim to schedule tests in coordination with a designated specialist on a specific day to avoid unnecessary waiting times.
Each patient is unique. That’s why our internal medicine experts strive to provide specialized care and personalized guidance throughout the entire healthcare process. They also coordinate your treatment with other specialists within our hospital.
The primary roles of our specialists include:
- Accurate Diagnosis: They are experts in identifying and diagnosing a wide variety of medical conditions in adults, even when symptoms may be vague or nonspecific.
- Comprehensive Care: They consider the patient’s overall health and address multiple health issues simultaneously. They focus on understanding how different conditions interact and affect the patient as a whole.
- Chronic Disease Management: They treat and manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, among others, to improve the patient’s quality of life and prevent complications.
- Care Coordination: They act as the primary or attending physician for a patient, coordinating care among various specialists and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and well-organized attention.
- Prevention and Health Promotion: They work to prevent diseases through screening exams, promote healthy lifestyle habits, and provide guidance on disease prevention.
- Complex Case Management: They are skilled in handling complex and challenging medical cases, which may require managing multiple concurrent conditions.
- Evidence-Based Approach: They rely on updated scientific evidence and medical guidelines to make informed decisions about treatment and healthcare management.
In our Internal Medicine Service, we specialize in a wide range of medical conditions and pathologies. We work closely and collaboratively with the specialists at Hospital Ruber Internacional to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and treatment tailored to your particular situation.
Common Conditions
- Diabetes, obesity, and nutrition
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Respiratory and pulmonary diseases and infections, including COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and heart failure
- Arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, and vascular risk
- Heart failure and atrial fibrillation
- Thromboembolic disease
- Smoking cessation
- COVID-19
- Wound care, burns, and infections
- Systemic autoimmune diseases
- Osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases
- Infectious diseases, including imported infections and multidrug-resistant pathogens
- Systemic autoimmune diseases
- Patients with multiple chronic conditions and advanced age
Additionally, this unit provides rapid diagnosis for all patients with a high suspicion of oncological pathology, shared care and medical support for surgical services, as well as a palliative care area.
Basic Services
- Comprehensive medical check-ups
- Vaccinations
- Rapid diagnosis of patients with suspected oncological pathology
- Palliative care
- Emergency and continuous care
- Shared care for patients with multiple chronic conditions
- Home and telehealth care
- Preventive medicine