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  • Eric Straka, MD 160 Points

    Eric Straka, MD

    Partners IN Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    5730 N Lilley Rd Ste A
    Canton, MI 48187
  • Sara Hashemian, MD 150 Points

    Sara Hashemian, MD

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    5730 N Lilley Rd Ste A
    Canton, MI 48187
  • Michael Schaeffer, MD 140 Points

    Michael Schaeffer, MD

    Cherry Hill Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    42287 Cherry Hill Rd Ste D
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Joyce Leon, MD 120 Points

    Joyce Leon, MD

    Associates In Internal Med
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1600 S Canton Center Rd Ste 220
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Lisa Feldstein, MD 110 Points

    Lisa Feldstein, MD

    Partners IN Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    5730 N Lilley Rd Ste A
    Canton, MI 48187
  • Gary Peppin, MD 100 Points

    Gary Peppin, MD

    Associates IN Internal Med
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1600 S Canton Center Rd Ste 220
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Robert Stankewitz, MD 100 Points

    Robert Stankewitz, MD

    Associates IN Internal Med
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1600 S Canton Center Rd
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Linda Balogh, MD 100 Points

    Linda Balogh, MD

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1051 N Canton Center Rd, Univ Of Mi Canton Hlth Cr
    Canton, MI 48187
  • Willard Den Houter, MD 100 Points

    Willard Den Houter, MD

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1600 S Canton Center Rd Ste 340
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Lawrence McMaster, DO 100 Points

    Lawrence McMaster, DO

    Howell Health Center
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1051 N Canton Center Rd, Canton Health Center
    Canton, MI 48187
  • Ajit Patel, MD 100 Points

    Ajit Patel, MD

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    6100 N Haggerty Rd
    Canton, MI 48187
  • Shehla Jaffery, MD 50 Points

    Shehla Jaffery, MD

    Henry Ford Medical Center Canton
    Distance: 29.71 mi
    42680 Ford Rd
    Canton, MI 48187
  • David Lootens, DO, MD 10 Points

    David Lootens, DO, MD

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1600 S Canton Center Rd, Ste 204
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Raghunath Bandri, MD

    Raghunath Bandri, MD

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    48136 Covington Ct
    Canton, MI 48187
  • Willard Den Houter

    Willard Den Houter

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    1600 S Canton Center Rd Ste 340
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Harlan Mast, MD

    Harlan Mast, MD

    Distance: 29.71 mi
    47428 Torrington Dr N
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Syed Ali, MD 100 Points

    Syed Ali, MD

    Buffalo Medical Group
    Distance: 31.89 mi
    640 N 3rd St
    Saint Clair, MI 48079
  • Choochart Kasemsarn, MD 100 Points

    Choochart Kasemsarn, MD

    St Clair Pulmonary & Critical
    Distance: 31.89 mi
    640 N 3rd St
    Saint Clair, MI 48079
  • Nipurn Shah, MD 100 Points

    Nipurn Shah, MD

    St Clair Pulmonary & Critical
    Distance: 31.89 mi
    640 N 3rd St
    Saint Clair, MI 48079

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