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  • John Ghrist, MD 100 Points

    John Ghrist, MD

    Osteoporosis Diagnostic Ctr
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1428 Woodland Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • John Heffernan, MD 100 Points

    John Heffernan, MD

    Penn Avenue Internal Medicine
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1201 Pennsylvania Ave, Penn Ave Internal Med
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Ethel Faust, MD 100 Points

    Ethel Faust, MD

    Pennsylvania Avenue Internal
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1201 Pennsylvania Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Michael Richards, MD 100 Points

    Michael Richards, MD

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    417 Locust St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Victor Kaylarian, DO 100 Points

    Victor Kaylarian, DO

    Tower Medical Clinic
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    3200 Grand Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Ann Archibald, MD 100 Points

    Ann Archibald, MD

    University Of Iowa(Des Moines)
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Douglas Hanson, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Hanson, MD

    University Of Iowa-Des Moines
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1801 Hickman Rd, 1801 Hickman Rd
    Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Darrell Devick, DO 50 Points

    Darrell Devick, DO

    Associated Internists
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1300 Des Moines St Ste 201
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Katrina Guest, MD 50 Points

    Katrina Guest, MD

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • David Hall, DO 50 Points

    David Hall, DO

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1300 Des Moines St Ste 107
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Robert Winchell, DO 30 Points

    Robert Winchell, DO

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1056 4th St Bldg 3 B
    Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Dale Andringa, MD

    Dale Andringa, MD

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Loren Brown, DO

    Loren Brown, DO

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    411 Laurel St Ste 140
    Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Jennifer Cook, MD

    Jennifer Cook, MD

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1200 Pleasant St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Roger Harvey

    Roger Harvey

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Philip Bear, DO

    Philip Bear, DO

    Iowa Heart Center
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1215 Pleasant Street, Suite 414
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Christophre Covert, DO

    Christophre Covert, DO

    Iowa Physicians Clinic Pc
    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Nathan Josephson

    Nathan Josephson

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    1415 Woodland Ave Ste 130 Medical Education Consorti
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Terrance Kurtz

    Terrance Kurtz

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    3200 Grand Ave # 628
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • John Olds

    John Olds

    Distance: 14.28 mi
    400 E Court Ave Station 56
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Jean Lorentzen, DO 470 Points

    Jean Lorentzen, DO

    Internal Medicine Pc
    Distance: 16.56 mi
    2675 N ANKENY BLVD
    115
    ANKENY, IA 50023
  • Naima Adeel, MD
    100 Points

    Naima Adeel, MD

    Distance: 16.56 mi
    1410 Southwest Tradition Drive
    Ankeny, IA 50023
  • Larue Westemeyer, DO

    Larue Westemeyer, DO

    Distance: 24.38 mi
    608 90th Ave
    Indianola, IA 50125

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