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  • Herman Davis, MD 100 Points

    Herman Davis, MD

    PO Box 458
    Altadena, CA 91003
  • Garry Kim, MD
    430 Points

    Garry Kim, MD

    Garry K. Kim, M.D.
    Distance: 3 mi
    950 S. Arroyo Parkway, 3rd Floor
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Stuart Miller, MD 410 Points

    Stuart Miller, MD

    Huntington Medical Foundation
    Distance: 3 mi
    65 N Madison Ave Ste 800
    Pasadena, CA 91101
  • George Jung, MD 380 Points

    George Jung, MD

    Huntington Medical Foundation
    Distance: 3 mi
    10 Congress St Ste 208
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • John De Beixedon, MD
    310 Points

    John De Beixedon, MD

    Internal Medicine
    Distance: 3 mi
    675 S. Arroyo Parkway Ste 320
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Andrew Muller 270 Points

    Andrew Muller

    Dr. Andrew N. Muller, Jr, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    301 South Fair Oaks Avenue
    Suite 101
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Barry Blum, MD 260 Points

    Barry Blum, MD

    Huntington Medical Foundation
    Distance: 3 mi
    10 Congress St Ste 208
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Kristin Karlyn 250 Points

    Kristin Karlyn

    Kristin Karlyn, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    301 South Fair Oaks Avenue
    Suite 101
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Marina Manvelyan 200 Points

    Marina Manvelyan

    Dr. Marina Manvelyan, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    2544 East Washington Boulevard
    Suite C
    Pasadena, CA 91107
  • Lu Jiao 200 Points

    Lu Jiao

    Lu Jiao, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    301 S Fair Oaks Ave
    Ste 300
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Rafael Avakyan 200 Points

    Rafael Avakyan

    Rafael Avakyan, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    301 S Fair Oaks Ave
    Ste 300
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Shunpei Iwata 200 Points

    Shunpei Iwata

    Shunpei Iwata, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    800 Fairmount Ave
    Ste 410
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Andre Ettinger, MD 170 Points

    Andre Ettinger, MD

    Andre A Ettinger Inc
    Distance: 3 mi
    50 Bellefontaine St Ste 306
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Deborah Beutler, M.D. 170 Points

    Deborah Beutler, M.D.

    Distance: 3 mi
    675 S. Arroyo Pkwy, suite 110
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Kin Wong, DO 170 Points

    Kin Wong, DO

    Huntington Memorial Hospital
    Distance: 3 mi
    1135 Sunset Ave Ste 100
    Pasadena, CA 91103
  • Ming Chong, MD 160 Points

    Ming Chong, MD

    Healthcare Partners
    Distance: 3 mi
    675 S Arroyo Pkwy
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Nathan Lewis, MD 160 Points

    Nathan Lewis, MD

    Pacific Medical Group
    Distance: 3 mi
    48 N El Molino Ave Ste 201
    Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Claudia Pfeil 150 Points

    Claudia Pfeil

    Claudia Una Pfeil, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    401 S Fair Oaks Ave
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Ricardo Rivas-Plata 150 Points

    Ricardo Rivas-Plata

    Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    675 S Arroyo Pkwy
    Ste 200
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Stephen Velloze 150 Points

    Stephen Velloze

    Stephen Edward Velloze, MD
    Distance: 3 mi
    675 S Arroyo Pkwy
    Ste 200
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Carol Thrun, MD 150 Points

    Carol Thrun, MD

    Distance: 3 mi
    10 Congress St Ste 202
    Pasadena, CA 91105

Internist Info

Internist Summary:
An Internist is a physician who practices medicine related to any of the organs and systems of the body. They deal with any problem no matter how simple, complicated, ordinary, or unusual it may be. They provide comprehensive care to adults with the exception of performing surgery. This means they can take care of any complaint from nose, ears, reproductive system, to mental health problems, to issues such as substance abuse.

Internists are trained to solve the most complex and intriguing problems as well as handle multiple complaints and illnesses at one time. Besides treating the patient, an internist focuses on preventative medicine and educating patients on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


Internist FAQs:
What is an

Internist

?
An Internist is a physician who studies Internal Medicine for adults. Internal Medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases.

Why might I see an Internist?
If you are an older adult you could have an Internist as your primary care physician. An Internist also treats patients with chronic or internal organ illnesses, along with other common problems.

What are the specialized areas that an internist can practice in?
• Adolescent medicine
• Allergies and immunology
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology (glandular disorders)
• Gastroenterology (colon and digestive disorders)
• Geriatrics (treatment of the elderly)
• Hematology (blood disorders)
• Infectious diseases
• Nephrology (kidney disorders)
• Pulmonology (lung and respiratory disorders)
• Oncology (cancer)
• Rheumatology (arthritis)
• Sports medicine

What is internal medicine?
Quite simply, internal medicine refers to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions, illnesses, injury and disease relating to any system of the human body. This includes all organs (ears, nose, heart, lungs, skin, etc.) and systems (reproductive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, etc.)

What does an Internist do?
An Internist can choose to practice general medicine or specialize in a certain area. The general Internist conducts physical exams of the body. The Internist obtains medical history and orders any tests that are required. Once the test results are obtained, the Internist will choose the appropriate course of treatment: medication, lifestyle changes, surgery, or referral to a specialist.

What are some of the rewards of being an Internist?
An Internist is a very interesting profession that will often present mental challenges. Because an Internist handles any and every system in the human body, there is always opportunity for amazing discoveries.

What can't an Internist do?
An Internist can diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases, illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions. However, they cannot perform surgery. They must refer the patient to a surgeon that specializes in that certain area.

Who should get treatment from an Internist?
Any adult who needs medial care for an illness, injury, disease, or other medical condition could use an Internist. It is recommended that children see a pediatrician as their training and education is geared towards a child's health.

How do I find an Internist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate an Internist in your state. Select Internist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate an Internist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need an Internist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Internists in your city and state.


Internist Related Terms:
physical examinations, cholesterol testing, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment, internal medicine, internal systems, prevention, and comprehensive care