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Find an internist in Santa Ana, 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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  • Hamendra Rana 200 Points

    Hamendra Rana

    Hamendra Rana, MD
    1913 East 17th Street
    Suite 106
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Hima Natla 200 Points

    Hima Natla

    Hima Bindu Natla, MD
    3501 S Harbor Blvd
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
  • Minh Do 200 Points

    Minh Do

    Minh Do, MD
    4718 West 1st Street
    Unit 100
    Santa Ana, CA 92703
  • Jane Curtis, MD 170 Points

    Jane Curtis, MD

    720 N Tustin Ave Ste 202
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Arturo Santiago Vazquez 150 Points

    Arturo Santiago Vazquez

    Arturo Santiago Vazquez, MD
    3501 S Harbor Blvd
    Ste 230
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
  • Philip Cheu 150 Points

    Philip Cheu

    Philip Cheu, MD
    3501 S Harbor Blvd
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
  • Allen Chou, MD 110 Points

    Allen Chou, MD

    Geridocs Medical Group Inc
    2621 S Bristol St Ste 203
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
  • Ajay Kumar Meka, MD 110 Points

    Ajay Kumar Meka, MD

    2740 S Bristol St Ste 208
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
  • Edward Alexson, MD 100 Points

    Edward Alexson, MD

    1100 N Tustin Ave Ste A
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Denis Astarita, MD 100 Points

    Denis Astarita, MD

    801 N Tustin Ave Ste 305
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Frank Badin, MD 100 Points

    Frank Badin, MD

    999 N Tustin Ave Ste 103
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Nama Beck, MD 100 Points

    Nama Beck, MD

    801 N Tustin Ave Ste 306
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Mark Schafer, MD 100 Points

    Mark Schafer, MD

    Bristol Park Medical Group; Bristol Park Medical Group Rancho Santa Margarita Office
    2501 Pullman St
    Santa Ana, CA 92705

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