Nearby Cities

Parkton (3.96 mi)
Hunt Valley (7.28 mi)
Cockeysville (8.56 mi)
Timonium (11.39 mi)
Forest Hill (11.64 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

21120 (1) (3.96 mi)
21030 (8) (8.14 mi)
21031 (1) (8.38 mi)
21047 (3) (10.63 mi)
21050 (2) (11.22 mi)
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  • John Lavin, MD 260 Points
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    John Lavin, MD

    John G Lavin, M.D.
    Distance: 13.82 mi
    7600 Osler Dr ; Ste 113
    Towson, MD 21204
  • Richard Habersat, MD 100 Points

    Richard Habersat, MD

    Distance: 3.96 mi
    111 Mount Carmel Rd Ste 500
    Parkton, MD 21120
  • Mark Lamos, MD 110 Points

    Mark Lamos, MD

    Mark Lamos & Assoc
    Distance: 7.28 mi
    9 Schilling Rd
    Hunt Valley, MD 21031
  • Barbara Carroll, MD 100 Points

    Barbara Carroll, MD

    Broadmead Medical Svc Inc
    Distance: 8.56 mi
    13801 York Rd
    Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Donald Lewers, MD 100 Points

    Donald Lewers, MD

    Distance: 8.56 mi
    225 International Cir, Box 8016
    Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Steven Schwartz, MD 100 Points

    Steven Schwartz, MD

    Distance: 8.56 mi
    201 International Cir
    Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Marcos Galicia, DO, MD

    Marcos Galicia, DO, MD

    Distance: 8.56 mi
    10844 Sandringham Rd
    Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Francis Khoo, MD, IMG

    Francis Khoo, MD, IMG

    Distance: 8.56 mi
    11 Chamaral Ct
    Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Mien Kioune, MD

    Mien Kioune, MD

    Distance: 8.56 mi
    42 Springhill Farm Ct
    Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Richard Lebow, MD

    Richard Lebow, MD

    Distance: 8.56 mi
    12815 Falls Rd
    Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Eric Carr, MD 560 Points

    Eric Carr, MD

    GBMC at Texas Station
    Distance: 11.39 mi
    1 Texas Station Ct. #210
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • BONNIE COHEN, MD 200 Points

    BONNIE COHEN, MD

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    2391 GREENSPRING DRIVE
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • QINGLIN GAO, MD 200 Points

    QINGLIN GAO, MD

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    2391 GREENSPRING DRIVE
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • NKIRUKA OBIOHA, MD 100 Points

    NKIRUKA OBIOHA, MD

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    2391 GREENSPRING DRIVE
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • FADI SAIKALI, MD 100 Points

    FADI SAIKALI, MD

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    2391 GREENSPRING DRIVE
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • SHERIN VARGHESE, MD 100 Points

    SHERIN VARGHESE, MD

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    2391 GREENSPRING DRIVE
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • MARY VARKEY, MD 100 Points

    MARY VARKEY, MD

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    2391 GREENSPRING DRIVE
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • ROBERT LEVINE, DO 50 Points

    ROBERT LEVINE, DO

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    2391 GREENSPRING DRIVE
    Timonium, MD 21093
  • Baltimore Podiatry Group

    Distance: 11.39 mi
    12221-3 Tullamore Road
    Timonium, MD 21093

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