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  • Michael Wilson, MD 110 Points

    Michael Wilson, MD

    Primary Medical Consultant
    Distance: 23.51 mi
    102 Gross Crescent Cir Ste 305
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  • Christian Cooper, MD 110 Points

    Christian Cooper, MD

    Primary Medical Consultants
    Distance: 23.51 mi
    102 Gross Crescent Cir Ste 305
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  • Punit Bhutwala, MD 100 Points

    Punit Bhutwala, MD

    Battlefield Internal Medicine
    Distance: 23.51 mi
    110 Hedekin Cir
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  • James Westberry, MD 100 Points

    James Westberry, MD

    Battlefield Internal Medicine
    Distance: 23.51 mi
    110 Hedekin Cir
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  • Ivey Williamson, MD 130 Points

    Ivey Williamson, MD

    Galen North
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 204
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • Thomas Cook, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Cook, MD

    Galen North
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 204
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • Wayne Scott, MD 110 Points

    Wayne Scott, MD

    Galen North
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 204
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • David Dodson, MD 100 Points

    David Dodson, MD

    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd, Memorial North Park Hosp
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • William Dowell, MD 100 Points

    William Dowell, MD

    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051B Hamill Rd Ste 103
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • Walter Parkhurst, MD 100 Points

    Walter Parkhurst, MD

    Galen North
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 204
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • James Stanko, MD 100 Points

    James Stanko, MD

    Galen North
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 204
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • Howell Dalton Jr, MD 100 Points

    Howell Dalton Jr, MD

    Memorial North Park Primary
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051B Hamill Rd Ste 203
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • Stella Thalhamer, MD 100 Points

    Stella Thalhamer, MD

    Memorial North Park Primary
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 301
    Hixson, TN 37343
  • Gursheel Dhillon, MD 120 Points

    Gursheel Dhillon, MD

    Winchester Clinic Internal Medical
    Distance: 28.27 mi
    2144 Decherd Boulevard
    Decherd, TN 37324
  • Younus Ismail, MD
    610 Points

    Younus Ismail, MD

    Distance: 29.29 mi
    1508 South Broad Street
    Suite 200
    Scottsboro, AL 35768
  • Madadi Reddy, MD 100 Points

    Madadi Reddy, MD

    Distance: 29.29 mi
    331 Parks Ave
    Scottsboro, AL 35768
  • V Reddy, MD 100 Points

    V Reddy, MD

    V H Reddy Clinic
    Distance: 29.29 mi
    503 Burlington St
    Scottsboro, AL 35768
  • Charles Hood

    Charles Hood

    Distance: 29.29 mi
    521 Woods Cove Rd
    Scottsboro, AL 35768
  • Radian Florea, MD 100 Points

    Radian Florea, MD

    La Fayette Family Practice
    Distance: 30.36 mi
    611 N Main St
    La Fayette, GA 30728

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