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Find an internist in Boone, NC that specializes in integrative medicine, annual physicals, sports physicals, acute care, primary care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening, and more.

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  • Douglas Trate, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Trate, MD

    Appalachian Gastroenterology
    400 Shadowline Dr Ste 102
    Boone, NC 28607
  • M Ellis, MD 100 Points

    M Ellis, MD

    Boone Regional Ear Nose Throat
    895 State Farm Rd
    Boone, NC 28607
  • Charles Sykes Jr, MD 100 Points

    Charles Sykes Jr, MD

    Taylor Sykes & Snyder
    108 Doctors Dr
    Boone, NC 28607
  • Peter Haibach, MD 100 Points

    Peter Haibach, MD

    Watauga Internal Medicine
    PO Box 2780
    Boone, NC 28607
  • John Whitlock, MD 100 Points

    John Whitlock, MD

    Watauga Internal Medicine
    PO Box 2780
    Boone, NC 28607
  • Charles Sykes, MD

    Charles Sykes, MD

    108 Doctors Dr
    Boone, NC 28607

  • Taylor Sykes & Snyder

    108 Doctors Dr
    Boone, NC 28607
  • Peter Haibach, MD

    Peter Haibach, MD

    Watauga Internal Medicine
    PO Box 2780
    Boone, NC 28607
  • John Whitlock, MD

    John Whitlock, MD

    Watauga Internal Medicine
    PO Box 2780
    Boone, NC 28607
  • David Kimmel, DO, MD 100 Points

    David Kimmel, DO, MD

    Cannon Meml Hosp
    Distance: 11.59 mi
    PO Box 1568
    Banner Elk, NC 28604
  • David Kimmel, MD

    David Kimmel, MD

    Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hos
    Distance: 11.59 mi
    PO Box 8
    Banner Elk, NC 28604
  • Jay Schmidt, MD 100 Points

    Jay Schmidt, MD

    Aegis Thompson Medical
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    PO Box 1020
    Lenoir, NC 28645
  • Jack Hughes, MD 100 Points

    Jack Hughes, MD

    Distance: 22.25 mi
    PO Box 1020
    Lenoir, NC 28645
  • Edward Tautjo, MD 100 Points

    Edward Tautjo, MD

    Pageland Family Medicine
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    321 Mulberry St SW, Caldwell Memorial Hospital
    Lenoir, NC 28645
  • Stephen Scott, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Scott, MD

    Distance: 22.25 mi
    825 Powell Rd
    Lenoir, NC 28645

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Banner Elk (11.59 mi)
Lenoir (22.25 mi)

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.

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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