— GETTING STARTED
What Is Internal Medicine?
Internal medicine is a specialty focused on adult healthcare — prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of conditions that affect adults, including preventive care and the management of chronic and interconnected health concerns. Where Family Medicine is built to see every age under one roof, internal medicine focuses specifically on adult health, including preventive care and the management of ongoing or complex health concerns.
That depth matters most for conditions that don't resolve in a single visit — hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other conditions that tend to move together and require ongoing tracking rather than a one-time fix. Internal medicine is built around exactly that kind of long-term relationship.
At Center One Medical of Lafayette, Internal Medicine is one of our primary care options, focused specifically on adult and chronic health needs. If you're looking for care that spans your whole household, including children, Family Medicine may be the better fit. If you're interested in a whole-person, wellness-oriented approach alongside your medical care, explore Integrative Medicine.
— WHO WE SEE
Who Is Internal Medicine For?
Internal Medicine is designed for adults seeking ongoing primary care. You don't need to have a chronic condition to establish care with an Internal Medicine provider — adults may choose Internal Medicine for routine preventive care, annual health visits, new health concerns, medication management, or ongoing care for one or more medical conditions.
— WHY ADULTS CHOOSE INTERNAL MEDICINE
Built for the Long Game of Adult Health
Three reasons adults may choose Internal Medicine for their primary care.
— SERVICES
Our Internal Medicine Services
Adult-focused care built around continuity — here's what's covered under internal medicine at Center One Medical.
ONGOING CARE
Chronic Disease Management
Chronic conditions rarely show up alone — hypertension, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol tend to cluster together. Managing these conditions together can help your provider consider how they may affect one another and your overall health, rather than treating each in isolation.
Care typically involves reviewing how your current treatment plan is working, adjusting medications when needed, monitoring for related complications, and coordinating with specialists when a condition needs a level of care beyond primary care.
PREVENTIVE CARE
Diabetes Management
Diabetes management involves ongoing evaluation of blood sugar trends, medications, nutrition, and related risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. Your provider helps you understand your treatment plan and monitor how it's working over time. Your provider may also recommend or coordinate specialty care when appropriate.
Patients should not change diabetes medications or treatment plans without speaking with a qualified healthcare professional.
CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Health
Blood pressure is one of the most common things internal medicine addresses, and one of the most consequential when left unmanaged. Your provider monitors blood pressure trends alongside cholesterol, blood sugar, and other risk factors, discussing appropriate testing, medication management, and realistic lifestyle adjustments based on your individual risk profile.
ADULT WELLNESS
Adult Wellness Exams & Preventive Care
Adult wellness exams give you and your provider a structured opportunity to review your overall health, even when nothing feels urgent. These visits typically include a review of medications, personal and family history, vital signs, and a conversation about which age-appropriate screenings are due.
More Internal Medicine Services
Annual Physicals
A yearly checkup built around your full health picture. Learn more →
Medication Management
Ongoing review of why, how well, and whether your medications are working together.
Need care for the whole family instead?
If you're looking for one provider to see children, teens, and adults in your household, Family Medicine may be a better starting point than internal medicine alone.
— CONDITIONS
What Conditions Can Interna Medicine Address?
An internal medicine appointment may be used to discuss:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Cardiovascular risk factors
Asthma or COPD
General adult health concerns
Ongoing chronic condition management
Medication questions or interactions
Adult preventive screening
Specialist referral coordination
This is not a diagnosis guide. Your provider may recommend testing, follow-up care, or referral to a specialist based on your specific symptoms.
— NOT SURE WHICH FITS?
Internal Medicine vs. Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Adults 18+
Children, teens & adults
Adult-focused primary care
Primary care across age groups
Preventive adult healthcare
Preventive care across life stages
Ongoing & chronic adult health needs
Family-centered continuity
Explore Internal Medicine
Explore Family Medicine →
— OUR PROVIDERS
Meet Your Internal Medicine Team
Dr. Lisa Black, MD
PHYSICIAN
Lisa Black, MD provides Internal Medicine services as part of the Center One Medical care team.
Alexi Plaisance, FNP-C
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Alexi Plaisance, FNP-C provides Internal Medicine services as part of the Center One Medical care team.
— FIRST VISIT
What to Expect at Your First Visit
1
Reviewing your medical history
2
Discussing current symptoms or concerns
3
Reviewing medications and supplements
4
Checking vital signs, including blood pressure
5
Reviewing recent lab work or screening results, if available
6
Discussing preventive care needs and next steps
Bring photo ID, insurance information, a medication list, relevant medical records, and a written list of questions.
— LOCAL CARE
Proudly Serving Lafayette
Located on Kaliste Saloom Road, convenient for adults throughout Lafayette Parish and the wider Acadiana region.
— INSURANCE
Insurance & Payment
Insurance participation and coverage vary by plan. Contact Center One Medical and your insurance provider before your visit to confirm network participation, copays, deductibles, and other coverage details.
— FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Internal Medicine Questions, Answered
Real questions from patients considering internal medicine at Center One Medical of Lafayette, grouped by topic.
— SCHEDULE
Book Your Internal Medicine Appointment
Whether you're managing an ongoing condition or establishing adult preventive care, our Lafayette team is ready to help. Contact us to check appointment availability and insurance participation.
Medical Disclaimer
This page is intended for general educational purposes and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your symptoms, medications, and treatment options. Call 911 or seek emergency care for a potentially life-threatening condition.
Page Review Information
Last Updated: August 20, 2026
References
— American College of Physicians. Internal Medicine. acponline.org
— American Diabetes Association. Standards of Care in Diabetes. professional.diabetes.org
— American Heart Association / American College of Cardiology. 2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline. professional.heart.org
