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  • Josephine Meador, MD 100 Points

    Josephine Meador, MD

    Distance: 18.26 mi
    50 Park Rd Ste 5
    Westbrook, ME 04092
  • Christopher Wellins, MD 150 Points

    Christopher Wellins, MD

    Greater Portland Medical Group
    Distance: 20.83 mi
    155 Spurwink Ave
    Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
  • John Reynolds Jr, MD 140 Points

    John Reynolds Jr, MD

    Greater Portland Medical Group
    Distance: 20.83 mi
    155 Spurwink Ave
    Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
  • Nancy Knapp, MD 100 Points

    Nancy Knapp, MD

    Greater Portland Medical Group
    Distance: 20.83 mi
    155 Spurwink Ave
    Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
  • Thomas Mc Inerney, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Mc Inerney, MD

    Greater Portland Medical Group
    Distance: 20.83 mi
    155 Spurwink Ave
    Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
  • John Reynolds, MD

    John Reynolds, MD

    Grte Portland Med Grp
    Distance: 20.83 mi
    155 Spurwink Ave
    Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
  • Benedict Farino, MD 200 Points

    Benedict Farino, MD

    Greater Portland Medical Group
    Distance: 22.14 mi
    96 Campus Dr
    Scarborough, ME 04074
  • Kurt Ebrahim, DO 110 Points

    Kurt Ebrahim, DO

    Distance: 22.14 mi
    100 US Route 1, And Blood Disorders
    Scarborough, ME 04074
  • Leonard Keilson, MD 100 Points

    Leonard Keilson, MD

    Distance: 22.14 mi
    96 Campus Dr
    Scarborough, ME 04074
  • Delvyn Case Jr, MD 100 Points

    Delvyn Case Jr, MD

    Maine Center For Cancer Medcn
    Distance: 22.14 mi
    100 US Route 1
    Scarborough, ME 04074
  • Melissa Weekley

    Melissa Weekley

    Distance: 22.14 mi
    23 Spring St Ste D
    Scarborough, ME 04074
  • Aquilino Alamo, MD 100 Points

    Aquilino Alamo, MD

    Distance: 23.66 mi
    PO Box 417
    Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
  • Hal Cohen, DO 10 Points

    Hal Cohen, DO

    Distance: 27.17 mi
    155 Saco Ave
    Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
  • Michael Festino, MD 110 Points

    Michael Festino, MD

    Distance: 29.88 mi
    42 North St
    Saco, ME 04072
  • David Kumaki, MD 120 Points

    David Kumaki, MD

    Oxford Hills Internal Med Grp
    Distance: 32.99 mi
    193 Main St
    Norway, ME 04268
  • Peter Harbage, MD 100 Points

    Peter Harbage, MD

    Oxford Hills Internal Med
    Distance: 32.99 mi
    193 Main St
    Norway, ME 04268
  • Francis Kieliszek, MD 100 Points

    Francis Kieliszek, MD

    Oxford Hills Internal Med
    Distance: 32.99 mi
    193 Main St
    Norway, ME 04268
  • Donald Ware, MD 100 Points

    Donald Ware, MD

    Oxford Hills Internal Med
    Distance: 32.99 mi
    193 Main St Ste 1
    Norway, ME 04268

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