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  • Suresh Malik 310 Points
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    Suresh Malik

    Quality Primary care
    Distance: 26.33 mi
    50 West Edmonston Drive
    50 West Edmonston Drive, STE 404
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Nelson V Benjers, MD
    530 Points

    Nelson V Benjers, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    9131 Piscataway Rd # 600
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Athanasios Thomaides, MD
    480 Points

    Athanasios Thomaides, MD

    7501 Surratts Road, Floor 3
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    7501 Surratts Road
    Floor 3
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Madeeha Akram, MD
    460 Points

    Madeeha Akram, MD

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Clinton
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    10403 Hospital Drive
    Suite 103
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Nelson Benjers, MD 150 Points

    Nelson Benjers, MD

    NELSON V. BENJERS M.D. P.C.
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    9131 Piscataway Road # 600
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • David Haidak, MD 110 Points

    David Haidak, MD

    Oncology & Hematology Assoc
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    8926 Woodyard Rd Ste 201
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Richard Palmer, MD 110 Points

    Richard Palmer, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    7801 Old Branch Ave Ste 406
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Abulhasan Ansari, MD 100 Points

    Abulhasan Ansari, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    8926 Woodyard Rd Ste 101
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Laxmi Berwa, MD 100 Points

    Laxmi Berwa, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    7700 Old Branch Ave Ste C
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Mahesh Chandra, MD 100 Points

    Mahesh Chandra, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    9131 Piscataway Rd
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Venkat Mani, MD 100 Points

    Venkat Mani, MD

    Coffeyville Doctors Clinic
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    9131 Piscataway Rd Ste 620
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Wilhelmina Cruz, MD 100 Points

    Wilhelmina Cruz, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    7700 Old Branch Ave Ste D205
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Mark Dumais, MD 100 Points

    Mark Dumais, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    7503 Surratts Rd, Southern Maryland Hosp Ctr
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Basirmohmad Kolia, MD 100 Points

    Basirmohmad Kolia, MD

    Distance: 0.93 mi
    9135 Piscataway Rd Ste 21
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Louis Kaufman, MD 100 Points

    Louis Kaufman, MD

    Louis V. Kaufman, MD
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    8926 Woodyard Road, Suite 602
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Andrew Howard, MD 100 Points

    Andrew Howard, MD

    Metropolitan Nephrology Associates
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    7801 Old Branch Avenue, Suite 202
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Pamela Guha, MD 100 Points

    Pamela Guha, MD

    Nca Nephrology Assoc
    Distance: 0.93 mi
    8926 Woodyard Rd Ste 501
    Clinton, MD 20735

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