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  • KATHERINE WAUGH

    KATHERINE WAUGH

    KATHERINE WAUGH, APRN
    Distance: 16.23 mi
    989 Governors Lane
    Suite 240
    Lexington, KY 40513
  • Andrea Lyons

    Andrea Lyons

    KentuckyOne Health Primary Care Associates Duval Street
    Distance: 16.23 mi
    3581 Harrodsburg Road
    Suite 350
    Lexington, KY 40513
  • MARY EDWARDS

    MARY EDWARDS

    MARY EDWARDS
    Distance: 16.23 mi
    989 Governors Lane
    Suite 240
    Lexington, KY 40513
  • Monty Metcalfe

    Monty Metcalfe

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    3080 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 200
    Lexington, KY 40503
  • DESHANA COLLETT

    DESHANA COLLETT

    Ms. DESHANA COLLETT, Ph.D., PA-C
    Distance: 16.23 mi
    989 Governors Lane
    Suite 240
    Lexington, KY 40513
  • Elizabeth Piercy

    Elizabeth Piercy

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 502
    Lexington, KY 40503
  • Anil Harrison, MD 270 Points

    Anil Harrison, MD

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    793 Eastern Byp Ste 216 Bldg 3
    Richmond, KY 40475
  • Patricia Barnwell, MD 100 Points

    Patricia Barnwell, MD

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    793 Eastern Byp Ste 206
    Richmond, KY 40475
  • Rajan Joshi, MD 100 Points

    Rajan Joshi, MD

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    789 Eastern Byp Ste 12
    Richmond, KY 40475
  • Gaurang Shah, MD 100 Points

    Gaurang Shah, MD

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    789 Eastern Byp Ste 23
    Richmond, KY 40475
  • Richard Shelton, MD 100 Points

    Richard Shelton, MD

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    858 Eastern Byp
    Richmond, KY 40475
  • Arthur Yin, MD 100 Points

    Arthur Yin, MD

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    858 Eastern Byp
    Richmond, KY 40475
  • Donna Y Farmer, MD

    Donna Y Farmer, MD

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    858 EASTERN BYP
    RICHMOND, KY 40475
  • John Gillespie

    John Gillespie

    Distance: 17.87 mi
    789 Eastern Byp Ste 10
    Richmond, KY 40475
  • Maher Kassis, MD 120 Points

    Maher Kassis, MD

    Mercy Health — Irvine Primary Care
    Distance: 22.93 mi
    1100 Richmond Rd.
    Irvine, KY 40336
  • Maria Reyes, MD 100 Points

    Maria Reyes, MD

    Distance: 23.73 mi
    2300 Concrete Rd Ste A
    Carlisle, KY 40311
  • Robert Culbertson, MD 150 Points

    Robert Culbertson, MD

    Georgetown Internal Medicine
    Distance: 25.6 mi
    1140 Lexington Rd
    Georgetown, KY 40324
  • Benjamin Lyon, MD 110 Points

    Benjamin Lyon, MD

    Distance: 25.6 mi
    1140 Lexington Rd Ste 200
    Georgetown, KY 40324
  • Craig Martin, MD 50 Points

    Craig Martin, MD

    Georgetown Internal Medicine
    Distance: 25.6 mi
    1140 Lexington Rd
    Georgetown, KY 40324
  • Robert Culbertson, MD

    Robert Culbertson, MD

    Distance: 25.6 mi
    655 S Broadway St
    Georgetown, KY 40324

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