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  • Fred Kahn, MD 100 Points

    Fred Kahn, MD

    Riverview Medical
    Distance: 19.4 mi
    Rr 2 Box 392d
    Seaford, DE 19973
  • Christopher Roberts, MD, IMG 100 Points

    Christopher Roberts, MD, IMG

    Distance: 19.4 mi
    801 Middleford Rd
    Seaford, DE 19973
  • Maneshkumar Patel, MD 100 Points

    Maneshkumar Patel, MD

    Sussex Medical Ctr
    Distance: 19.4 mi
    401 Concord Rd
    Seaford, DE 19973
  • Maneshkumar Patel, MD

    Maneshkumar Patel, MD

    Distance: 19.4 mi
    33 Tidewater Dr Holly Shr
    Seaford, DE 19973
  • Sarad Baral, MD 120 Points

    Sarad Baral, MD

    Mc Cready Express Care
    Distance: 19.82 mi
    1604 Market St, Everest Med Ctr
    Pocomoke City, MD 21851
  • Mary Fleury, MD 110 Points

    Mary Fleury, MD

    Genesis Centers For Health
    Distance: 19.82 mi
    305 10th St
    Pocomoke City, MD 21851
  • Paul Gorrin, MD 100 Points

    Paul Gorrin, MD

    Millsboro Family Health Ctr
    Distance: 21.71 mi
    232 Mitchell St Ste 301
    Millsboro, DE 19966
  • Jona Gorra, MD 110 Points

    Jona Gorra, MD

    D C Medical Svc
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    10 W Laurel St
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Luis Del Rosario Cabral, MD 100 Points

    Luis Del Rosario Cabral, MD

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    410 N Dupont Hwy
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Victorino DeJesus, MD 50 Points

    Victorino DeJesus, MD

    Beebe Primary Care Georgetown
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    21635 Biden Avenue
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Odette Evangelista, MD

    Odette Evangelista, MD

    Beebe Primary Care Georgetown
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    21635 Biden Avenue, Suite 101
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Jona Gorra, DO, MD

    Jona Gorra, DO, MD

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    10 W Laurel St Ste C
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Roberta Burns, MD

    Roberta Burns, MD

    Sussex Corr Inst
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    Rr 1 Box 500
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Paul Reinbold, MD 100 Points

    Paul Reinbold, MD

    Shore Clinical Foundation
    Distance: 25.47 mi
    321 Bloomingdale Ave
    Federalsburg, MD 21632

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