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  • Sanjay Chaube

    Sanjay Chaube

    Memorial Physician Clinics Internal Medicine Bay St. Louis
    Distance: 21.68 mi
    835 Thames Avenue
    Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • Hassan Shafique

    Hassan Shafique

    Memorial Physician Clinics Internal Medicine Bay St. Louis
    Distance: 21.68 mi
    835 Thames Ave
    Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • Bruce Saylor

    Bruce Saylor

    Memorial Physician Clinics Internal Medicine Drinkwater Walk-In Clinic
    Distance: 21.68 mi
    300 Drinkwater Drive
    Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • Johnny Hardges, MD 110 Points

    Johnny Hardges, MD

    F & G Medical Clinic
    Distance: 23.92 mi
    230 E Judge Perez Dr
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • David Beary, MD 110 Points

    David Beary, MD

    Iteld Mountain & Bernstein
    Distance: 23.92 mi
    9000 Patricia Street, Suite 212
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Hamilton Bruni, MD 100 Points

    Hamilton Bruni, MD

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    3520 Fenelon St
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Joe Johnson Jr, MD 100 Points

    Joe Johnson Jr, MD

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    9000 Patricia St Ste 118
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Rajkumar Damodaraswamy, MD 100 Points

    Rajkumar Damodaraswamy, MD

    Samuels Huddelston Hedgpeth
    Distance: 23.92 mi
    9000 Patricia St Ste 209
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Madelaine Hedgpeth, MD 100 Points

    Madelaine Hedgpeth, MD

    Samuels Huddelston Hedgpeth
    Distance: 23.92 mi
    9000 Patricia St
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Bruce Samuels, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Samuels, MD

    Samuels Huddelston Hedgpeth
    Distance: 23.92 mi
    PO Box 409
    Chalmette, LA 70044
  • Saroj Tampira, MD 100 Points

    Saroj Tampira, MD

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    9000 Patricia St Ste 118
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • John Hardges, MD

    John Hardges, MD

    F. And G. Medical Clinic
    Distance: 23.92 mi
    230 E Judge Perez Dr
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Bruce Samuels, MD

    Bruce Samuels, MD

    Samuels&Huddleston
    Distance: 23.92 mi
    9000 Patricia St
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Morris Hamilton, MD

    Morris Hamilton, MD

    Nephrology & Hypertension Associates
    Distance: 26.24 mi
    24504 Arcadia Farm Road, P.O. Box 217
    Pass Christian, MS 39571
  • James Dyess, MD 120 Points

    James Dyess, MD

    Dyess Medical Pain Management
    Distance: 29.47 mi
    17 Westbank Expy Ste 7
    Gretna, LA 70053
  • James Marra, MD 100 Points

    James Marra, MD

    Physicians Network Corp -La
    Distance: 29.47 mi
    120 Meadowcrest St Ste 380
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • Betty Dowty, MD 100 Points

    Betty Dowty, MD

    Tenet Physicians Group
    Distance: 29.47 mi
    120 Meadowcrest St Ste 470
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • William Borron, MD 100 Points

    William Borron, MD

    Westbank Clinic-Chest Diseases
    Distance: 29.47 mi
    120 Meadowcrest St Ste 460
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • Michel Le Brun, MD 100 Points

    Michel Le Brun, MD

    Westbank Clinic-Chest Diseases
    Distance: 29.47 mi
    120 Meadowcrest St Ste 460
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • Lori Palazzo, MD

    Lori Palazzo, MD

    Distance: 29.47 mi
    120 Meadowcrest St Ste 330
    Gretna, LA 70056

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