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  • Michael Mc Carthy

    Michael Mc Carthy

    Distance: 13.67 mi
    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • RANDY LAMARTINIERE

    RANDY LAMARTINIERE

    RANDY LAMARTINIERE, MD
    Distance: 13.67 mi
    8676 Goodwood Boulevard, Suite 301
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Floyd Roberts Jr

    Floyd Roberts Jr

    Distance: 13.67 mi
    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Crystal Jeniece Singleton, MD

    Crystal Jeniece Singleton, MD

    Distance: 13.67 mi
    5000 Hennessy Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Katherine Marcel

    Katherine Marcel

    The Baton Rouge Clinic
    Distance: 13.67 mi
    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Michael Patrick Green, MD
    300 Points

    Michael Patrick Green, MD

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    4353 LA Hwy 1 S
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Renee Mitchell Bujol, NP
    100 Points

    Renee Mitchell Bujol, NP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    4353 LA Hwy 1 S
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Santhosh Reddy, MD 100 Points

    Santhosh Reddy, MD

    Family Medical Ctr
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    970 N Alexander Ave, Family Medical Clinic
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Nita Guillot Lindsly, NP
    100 Points

    Nita Guillot Lindsly, NP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    4463 LA Hwy 1 S
    Ste A
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Ted Kemp, MD 170 Points

    Ted Kemp, MD

    Livingston Internal Medicine
    Distance: 16.34 mi
    311 Veterans Blvd, #B
    Denham Springs, LA 70726
  • Jack Reid Jr, MD 100 Points

    Jack Reid Jr, MD

    Livingston Internal Medicine
    Distance: 16.34 mi
    1585 S Range Ave Ste 100
    Denham Springs, LA 70726
  • Jack Reid, MD
    150 Points

    Jack Reid, MD

    Distance: 20.77 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 215
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Catherine Caldwell Spiller, MD
    100 Points

    Catherine Caldwell Spiller, MD

    Distance: 20.77 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 104
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD
    310 Points

    Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD

    Distance: 25.27 mi
    59315 River W Dr
    Ste C
    Plaquemine, LA 70764
  • Gerard Falgoust, MD 150 Points

    Gerard Falgoust, MD

    Associates IN Internal Med
    Distance: 25.27 mi
    59315 River West Dr Ste C
    Plaquemine, LA 70764
  • Bunnie Jo Hill, MD
    300 Points

    Bunnie Jo Hill, MD

    Distance: 26.29 mi
    17579 Old Jefferson Hwy
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Eric Douglas Frusha, MD
    150 Points

    Eric Douglas Frusha, MD

    Distance: 26.29 mi
    14225 Highway 73
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • John David Knapp, MD
    150 Points

    John David Knapp, MD

    Distance: 26.29 mi
    14225 Highway 73
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Michelle Cox Duplantis, NP
    100 Points

    Michelle Cox Duplantis, NP

    Distance: 26.29 mi
    14225 Highway 73
    Prairieville, LA 70769

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