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Find an internist in Wilmington, 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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  • Boyan Georgiev, MD. 460 Points

    Boyan Georgiev, MD.

    Carolina Prime Internal Medicine
    1908 Meeting Court
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Russell Gerry, MD 280 Points

    Russell Gerry, MD

    Center for Integrated Health Care
    4000 Shipyard Blvd
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Brian Webster, MD 200 Points

    Brian Webster, MD

    Wilmington Health Associates Medical Clinic Llc
    1202 Medical Center Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Jack Wilson Jr, MD 180 Points

    Jack Wilson Jr, MD

    Southeastern Medical Group
    637 S Kerr Ave
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Raja Bhat, MD 150 Points

    Raja Bhat, MD

    5106 Wrightsville Ave
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Frank Snyder, MD 150 Points

    Frank Snyder, MD

    Wilmington Internal Medicine
    2215 Canterwood Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Jeffrey Warhaftig, MD 140 Points

    Jeffrey Warhaftig, MD

    New Hanover Medical Group
    5145 S College Rd
    Wilmington, NC 28412
  • Kevin Brennan, MD 140 Points

    Kevin Brennan, MD

    Wilmington Health Assoc
    1202 Medical Center Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Jonathan Staub, MD 140 Points

    Jonathan Staub, MD

    Wilmington Health Assoc
    1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington Hlth Associates
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Alan Thomas, MD 130 Points

    Alan Thomas, MD

    Southeastern Medical Group
    637 S Kerr Ave
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • John Pasquariello Jr, MD 130 Points

    John Pasquariello Jr, MD

    Wilmington Health Associates Medical Clinic Llc
    1202 Medical Center Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • James Wortman, MD 120 Points

    James Wortman, MD

    Carolina Healthcare & Assoc
    1902 Meeting Ct
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Alicja Rafalowski, MD 120 Points

    Alicja Rafalowski, MD

    Coastal Family Practice
    2209 Delaney Rd
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Nancy Gerber, MD 120 Points

    Nancy Gerber, MD

    North Fulton Internal Medicine
    1202 Medical Center Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • James Pridgen, MD 120 Points

    James Pridgen, MD

    Northside Medical Ctr
    1925A Oleander Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Kavita Persaud, MD 120 Points

    Kavita Persaud, MD

    8064 Market St
    Wilmington, NC 28411
  • Alan Morgan, MD 110 Points

    Alan Morgan, MD

    Cape Fear Hospital
    5301 Wrightsville Ave
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • James Joachim, MD 110 Points

    James Joachim, MD

    Coastal Primary Care
    1602 Physicians Dr Ste 105
    Wilmington, NC 28401

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