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  • Leslie Launch, MD 100 Points

    Leslie Launch, MD

    Esse Health
    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 310
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Mary Gorman, MD 100 Points

    Mary Gorman, MD

    Ipc
    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 435
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Isabelle Kopec, MD 100 Points

    Isabelle Kopec, MD

    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12303 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Kevin Johnson, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Johnson, MD

    Northway Internist
    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 550
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Dennis Motchan, MD 100 Points

    Dennis Motchan, MD

    Northwest Internists Inc
    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12277 De Paul Dr Ste 503
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Max Burgdorf, MD 10 Points

    Max Burgdorf, MD

    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12303 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Robyn Haithcock, DO 10 Points

    Robyn Haithcock, DO

    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12277 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • James Davis, MD

    James Davis, MD

    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12255 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Mary Gorman, MD

    Mary Gorman, MD

    Depaul Health Center
    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12303 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Irene Graham

    Irene Graham

    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12277 De Paul Dr Ste 201
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • James Hinrichs

    James Hinrichs

    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12277 De Paul Dr Ste 201
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Raymond Mohrman, MD

    Raymond Mohrman, MD

    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12277 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Thomas Bourke, MD

    Thomas Bourke, MD

    Northway Internist
    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12255 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Dennis Motchan, MD

    Dennis Motchan, MD

    Northway Internists - DePaul Drive
    Distance: 24.87 mi
    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 550
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • David Neighbors, MD 100 Points

    David Neighbors, MD

    Associates IN Medicine
    Distance: 26.83 mi
    Med Arts Bldg Jamestown Rd
    Breese, IL 62230
  • James Wells, DO, MD 100 Points

    James Wells, DO, MD

    Distance: 26.83 mi
    Jamestown Rd
    Breese, IL 62230
  • Micheal Shrum 150 Points

    Micheal Shrum

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care - 1001 S. Kirkwood
    Distance: 29.09 mi
    1001 S. Kirkwood Road
    Suite 300
    Kirkwood, MO 63122
  • Leoncio Dizon, MD 100 Points

    Leoncio Dizon, MD

    Illinois Medical Assoc
    Distance: 29.34 mi
    PO Box 279
    Jerseyville, IL 62052
  • Donald Murray, MD

    Donald Murray, MD

    Medical Associates-Jerseyville
    Distance: 29.34 mi
    270 Maple Summit Rd
    Jerseyville, IL 62052

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.

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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