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  • Kanayo Odeluga, MD 100 Points

    Kanayo Odeluga, MD

    Immanuel Family Health Center
    Distance: 27.24 mi
    915 West Chicago Avenue
    East Chicago, IN 46312
  • Marco Lona, MD 100 Points

    Marco Lona, MD

    Medical Emergency Clinic
    Distance: 27.24 mi
    701 W Columbus Dr
    East Chicago, IN 46312
  • Kantilal Patel, MD 100 Points

    Kantilal Patel, MD

    Whiting Medical Ctr
    Distance: 27.24 mi
    525 W Chicago Ave # 527
    East Chicago, IN 46312
  • Jagdish Patel, MD, IMG

    Jagdish Patel, MD, IMG

    Illiana Cardiovascular Cons Ll
    Distance: 27.24 mi
    4320 Fir St Ste 220
    East Chicago, IN 46312
  • Marco Lona, MD

    Marco Lona, MD

    Distance: 27.24 mi
    701 W Columbus Dr
    East Chicago, IN 46312
  • Chittaranjan Patel, MD 100 Points

    Chittaranjan Patel, MD

    Distance: 28.33 mi
    2075 Indianapolis Blvd
    Whiting, IN 46394
  • Richard Yu Jr, MD 100 Points

    Richard Yu Jr, MD

    Ccom Medical Group
    Distance: 29.01 mi
    3229 Broadway Ste 115
    Gary, IN 46409
  • Okechi Nwabara, MD 100 Points

    Okechi Nwabara, MD

    Internal Medicine Ctr-NE IN
    Distance: 29.01 mi
    3535 Broadway
    Gary, IN 46409
  • Bernadette Aghaji, MD 100 Points

    Bernadette Aghaji, MD

    Linton Medical Corp
    Distance: 29.01 mi
    4844 Broadway
    Gary, IN 46408
  • David Ashbach, MD 100 Points

    David Ashbach, MD

    Nephrology Specialists Pc; Nephrology Specialists Pc
    Distance: 29.01 mi
    4802 Broadway
    Gary, IN 46408
  • Kuppusamy Umapathy, MD 100 Points

    Kuppusamy Umapathy, MD

    Nephrology Specialists Pc; Nephrology Specialists Pc
    Distance: 29.01 mi
    4802 Broadway
    Gary, IN 46408
  • William Washington, MD 100 Points

    William Washington, MD

    Distance: 29.01 mi
    PO Box 1329
    Gary, IN 46407
  • Kalpesh Patel, MD
    550 Points

    Kalpesh Patel, MD

    Advanced Integrative Medicine
    Distance: 29.73 mi
    12624 South Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Malcolm Franklin, MD
    300 Points

    Malcolm Franklin, MD

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 29.73 mi
    24020 W. Riverwalk Ct.
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Dalius Kedainis, MD, FACP
    300 Points

    Dalius Kedainis, MD, FACP

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 29.73 mi
    16519 S. Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60586
  • Soraya Sharfaei, MD, MS, FACP
    250 Points

    Soraya Sharfaei, MD, MS, FACP

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 29.73 mi
    16519 S. Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60586
  • Varun Kalhan, DO
    200 Points

    Varun Kalhan, DO

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 29.73 mi
    24020 W. Riverwalk Ct.
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Zeba Shethwala, DO
    200 Points

    Zeba Shethwala, DO

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 29.73 mi
    24020 W. Riverwalk Ct.
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Ghassan Rahhal, MD
    150 Points

    Ghassan Rahhal, MD

    Distance: 29.73 mi
    16615 S. Rt. 59
    Plainfield, IL 60586

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