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62249 (3) (6.93 mi)
62062 (6) (10.24 mi)
62234 (3) (11.75 mi)
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62269 (8) (12.53 mi)
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  • Roger Fulton, MD 280 Points

    Roger Fulton, MD

    Highland Physicians Ltd
    Distance: 5.51 mi
    1212 Broadway # 181
    Highland, IL 62249
  • Alejandro Alvarado, MD 100 Points

    Alejandro Alvarado, MD

    Internal Medicine Of Highland
    Distance: 5.51 mi
    821 Poplar St
    Highland, IL 62249
  • Tibor Kopjas, MD 720 Points

    Tibor Kopjas, MD

    Distance: 10.14 mi
    2118 Vadalabene Dr, #A
    Maryville, IL 62062
  • Kevin Garner, MD 270 Points

    Kevin Garner, MD

    Maryville Internal Medicine
    Distance: 10.14 mi
    6810 State Route 162 Ste 205
    Maryville, IL 62062
  • Tibor Kopjas 150 Points

    Tibor Kopjas

    Tibor C. Kopjas, MD
    Distance: 10.14 mi
    6812 State Route 162
    Suite 209
    Maryville, IL 62062
  • Rodney Greeling, DO 130 Points

    Rodney Greeling, DO

    Doctor Kopjas Office
    Distance: 10.14 mi
    6810 State Route 162 Ste 102
    Maryville, IL 62062
  • W. Aaron Dimmitt 100 Points

    W. Aaron Dimmitt

    BJC Medical Group Cardiology
    Distance: 10.14 mi
    6810 State Route 162
    Suite 102
    Maryville, IL 62062
  • Helen Garner, MD 100 Points

    Helen Garner, MD

    Maryville Internal Medicine
    Distance: 10.14 mi
    6810 Highway 162 Ste 205
    Maryville, IL 62062
  • Muhiyud-Din Khalid, MD 130 Points

    Muhiyud-Din Khalid, MD

    Distance: 11.99 mi
    1512 N Green Mount Rd Ste 109
    O Fallon, IL 62269
  • Matthew Wilkinson, MD 100 Points

    Matthew Wilkinson, MD

    Alton Multi Specialists
    Distance: 12.03 mi
    7 157 Ctr
    Edwardsville, IL 62025
  • Amy McClintock 100 Points

    Amy McClintock

    Amy McClintock, MD
    Distance: 12.03 mi
    2122 Troy Road
    Suite 130
    Edwardsville, IL 62025
  • Jowe Hsieh

    Jowe Hsieh

    Distance: 12.05 mi
    415 W Main St Ste 1
    Collinsville, IL 62234
  • Shadab Bhutto 100 Points

    Shadab Bhutto

    BJC Medical Group Primary Care at Shiloh
    Distance: 12.63 mi
    1418 Cross Street
    Suite 250
    Shiloh, IL 62269
  • Mary Rybak 100 Points

    Mary Rybak

    BJC Medical Group Primary Care at Shiloh
    Distance: 12.63 mi
    1418 Cross Street
    Suite 250
    Shiloh, IL 62269
  • David Neighbors, MD 100 Points

    David Neighbors, MD

    Associates IN Medicine
    Distance: 14.84 mi
    Med Arts Bldg Jamestown Rd
    Breese, IL 62230

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