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  • Barbara Brotine, MD 170 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Barbara Brotine, MD

    Barbara J. Brotine M.D.
    Distance: 7.7 mi
    9669 Kenton Ave Ste 404
    Skokie, IL 60076
  • Steven Tureff, MD 160 Points

    Steven Tureff, MD

    Maine Ridge Medical Assoc Ltd
    9301 Golf Rd Ste 302
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Thomas Palella, MD 140 Points

    Thomas Palella, MD

    Rheumatic Disease Ctr Phys
    150 N River Rd Ste 270
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • James Nikolakakis, DO 130 Points

    James Nikolakakis, DO

    Primary Care
    960 Rand Rd Ste 205
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Gary Artinian, MD 120 Points

    Gary Artinian, MD

    1400 E Golf Rd Ste 205
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Barry Freeman, MD 100 Points

    Barry Freeman, MD

    Maine Ridge Medical Assoc Ltd
    9301 Golf Rd Ste 302
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Ira Melnicoff, DO 100 Points

    Ira Melnicoff, DO

    North Suburban Rheumatologists
    9301 Golf Rd Ste 205
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Sabrina Orenstein, MD 100 Points

    Sabrina Orenstein, MD

    380 E Northwest Hwy Ste 310
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Gerald Cohen, MD 100 Points

    Gerald Cohen, MD

    Primary Care
    960 Rand Rd Ste 205
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Harold Bregman, MD 90 Points

    Harold Bregman, MD

    Associates In Nephrology Mdcl
    8901 Golf Rd Ste 203
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Voula Asimacopoulos, MD
    300 Points

    Voula Asimacopoulos, MD

    Distance: 2.68 mi
    205 S. Northwest Hwy.
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Michael Greising, MD
    300 Points

    Michael Greising, MD

    Distance: 2.68 mi
    205 S. Northwest Hwy.
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Janet Barczyk, MD 140 Points

    Janet Barczyk, MD

    Internal Medicine Specialists
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1875 Dempster St Ste 520
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Voula Asimacopoulos, MD 120 Points

    Voula Asimacopoulos, MD

    Medserv
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    132 S Prospect Ave
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Rajan Patel, MD 110 Points

    Rajan Patel, MD

    Lutheran General Hospital
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Claudia Tiwet, MD 110 Points

    Claudia Tiwet, MD

    Lutheran General Hospital
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Rd, Advocate Medical Grp
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Lawrence Pankau, MD 110 Points

    Lawrence Pankau, MD

    Medserv
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    132 S Prospect Ave
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Stuart Oserman, MD 100 Points

    Stuart Oserman, MD

    Advocate Medical Group Admin At Park Ridge Support Center
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Rd
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Morris Goldberg, MD 100 Points

    Morris Goldberg, MD

    Advocate Medical Group
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1600 Dempster St Ste 120
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Istiklal Arikan, MD 100 Points

    Istiklal Arikan, MD

    Distance: 2.68 mi
    205 N Northwest Hwy
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Maribeth December, MD 100 Points

    Maribeth December, MD

    Internal Medicine
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Rd, Nesset Center
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • William Seiden, MD 100 Points

    William Seiden, MD

    Internal Medicine
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Rd, Nesset Pavillion
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Jeffrey Buckman, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Buckman, MD

    Internal Medicine Specialists
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1875 Dempster St Ste 520
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Daniel Kniaz, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Kniaz, MD

    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Mary Lawlor, MD 100 Points

    Mary Lawlor, MD

    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Rd, Internal Medicine
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Donald Massenburg, MD 100 Points

    Donald Massenburg, MD

    Lutheran General Hospital
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Michael Greising, MD 100 Points

    Michael Greising, MD

    Medserv
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    132 S Prospect Ave
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Kenneth Patt, MD 100 Points

    Kenneth Patt, MD

    Medserv
    Distance: 2.68 mi
    132 S Prospect Ave
    Park Ridge, IL 60068

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