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Find an internist in La Jolla, CA that specializes in integrative medicine, annual physicals, sports physicals, acute care, primary care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening, and more.

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  • Bernard Lichtenstein, MD 220 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Bernard Lichtenstein, MD

    Distance: 15.58 mi
    6280 Jackson Dr
    La Mesa, CA 92119
  • Steven Ruderman 220 Points

    Steven Ruderman

    Dr. Steven R. Ruderman, MD, FACP
    9850 Genesee Ave
    Ste 425
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Nicholas Daniels, MD, MPH
    200 Points

    Nicholas Daniels, MD, MPH

    8939 Villa La Jolla Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Gita Mehta, MD
    200 Points

    Gita Mehta, MD

    8939 Villa La Jolla Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Darlene Elias, MD 200 Points

    Darlene Elias, MD

    Scripps Clinic
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Leonard Lazarus, MD 150 Points

    Leonard Lazarus, MD

    LA Jolla Medical Assoc
    6515 La Jolla Blvd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Adrian Jaffer, MD 120 Points

    Adrian Jaffer, MD

    Allergy & Rheumatology Clinic
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 860
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Robert Sarnoff, MD 120 Points

    Robert Sarnoff, MD

    Scripps Clinic
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Robert Fox, MD 110 Points

    Robert Fox, MD

    Allergy & Rheumatology Clinic
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 910, Clinic
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Michael Maywood, MD 110 Points

    Michael Maywood, MD

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 350
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Stephen Bradley, MD 110 Points

    Stephen Bradley, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Scripps Clinic Med Grp
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Scott Carstens, MD 110 Points

    Scott Carstens, MD

    Scripps Clinic
    9844 Genesee Ave Ste 100
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Fredrick Hanson, MD 110 Points

    Fredrick Hanson, MD

    Wolcott Mc Caul Hanson Fricks
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 780
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Pamila Brar, MD 110 Points

    Pamila Brar, MD

    Ximed Medical Group
    9850 Genesee Avenue 730
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Sanford Shattil, MD 100 Points

    Sanford Shattil, MD

    Adolescent Gynecology
    10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, Vb-5
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Kathryn Sewell, MD 100 Points

    Kathryn Sewell, MD

    Allergy & Rheumatology Clinic
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 860, Allergy & Rheumatology Med
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Ernest Beutler, MD 100 Points

    Ernest Beutler, MD

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Scripps Res Inst
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Mark Boiskin, MD 100 Points

    Mark Boiskin, MD

    C W Mende Inc
    9834 Genesee Ave Suite 112
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Peter Friend, MD 100 Points

    Peter Friend, MD

    C W Mende Inc
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 810
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Christian Mende, MD 100 Points

    Christian Mende, MD

    C W Mende Inc
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 810
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Gregory Del Zoppo, MD 100 Points

    Gregory Del Zoppo, MD

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Division Of Hematoldly Med
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Andrew Hampshire, MD 100 Points

    Andrew Hampshire, MD

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Mail Drop Ms312
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Herman Froeb, MD 100 Points

    Herman Froeb, MD

    Herman F Froeb Inc
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 416
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Fred Abbo, MD 100 Points

    Fred Abbo, MD

    M D Control Inc
    7334 Girard Ave Ste 203
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Robert Mc Millan, MD 100 Points

    Robert Mc Millan, MD

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Charles Mittman, MD 100 Points

    Charles Mittman, MD

    9500 Gilman Dr Ste Mc0602
    La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Robert Neveln, MD 100 Points

    Robert Neveln, MD

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 850
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Julie Papatheofanis, MD 100 Points

    Julie Papatheofanis, MD

    North County Ob-Gyn Medical
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 370
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Edward Ball, MD 100 Points

    Edward Ball, MD

    Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 107 Bldg C
    La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Steven Ruderman, MD 100 Points

    Steven Ruderman, MD

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 425
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • John Andrews, MD 100 Points

    John Andrews, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Ste R
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Joseph Andrews, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Andrews, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Ms 315 Internal Medicine
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Jane Boyd, MD 100 Points

    Jane Boyd, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Richard Conroy, MD 100 Points

    Richard Conroy, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Arthur Dawson, MD 100 Points

    Arthur Dawson, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Robert Kakehashi, MD 100 Points

    Robert Kakehashi, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Dennis Kim, MD 100 Points

    Dennis Kim, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Lawrence Kline, DO 100 Points

    Lawrence Kline, DO

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Osvaldo Lopez, MD 100 Points

    Osvaldo Lopez, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Ms 3137
    La Jolla, CA 92037

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