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  • Frank Candido, MD
    160 Points

    Frank Candido, MD

    Englewood Health Physician Network - Gastroenterology at River Vale
    Distance: 30.34 mi
    645 Westwood Avenue
    2nd Floor
    River Vale, NJ 07675
  • Neeta Motiwala, MD
    400 Points

    Neeta Motiwala, MD

    Bergen Medical Associates
    Distance: 30.86 mi
    466 Old Hook Road
    Suite 1
    Emerson, NJ 07630
  • Anthony Volpe, MD 150 Points

    Anthony Volpe, MD

    ds
    Distance: 30.86 mi
    466 Old Hook Rd Ste 14
    emerson, NJ 45454
  • Frank Mastrianno, MD 130 Points

    Frank Mastrianno, MD

    Distance: 30.86 mi
    466 Old Hook Rd
    Emerson, NJ 07630
  • Robert Thum, MD 120 Points

    Robert Thum, MD

    Pulmonary & Medical Assoc
    Distance: 30.86 mi
    466 Old Hook Rd Ste 12
    Emerson, NJ 07630
  • Robert Ein, MD 100 Points

    Robert Ein, MD

    Distance: 30.86 mi
    466 Old Hook Rd Ste 14
    Emerson, NJ 07630
  • Steven Rosner, MD 100 Points

    Steven Rosner, MD

    Old Hook Medical Assoc
    Distance: 30.86 mi
    452 Old Hook Rd
    Emerson, NJ 07630
  • Carin Shapiro, MD, MPH, FAAFP 150 Points

    Carin Shapiro, MD, MPH, FAAFP

    Highland Medical Orangetown Family Practice
    Distance: 31.46 mi
    97 Route 303
    Tappan, NY 10983
  • Saturnino Herrera Jr, MD 100 Points

    Saturnino Herrera Jr, MD

    Distance: 31.46 mi
    210 Washington Ave
    Tappan, NY 10983
  • Stephen Brunnquell, MD
    420 Points

    Stephen Brunnquell, MD

    Englewood Health Physician Network - The Park Medical Group at Harrington Park
    Distance: 32.08 mi
    24 Elm Street
    Harrington Park, NJ 07640
  • Tina Fadil, MD 200 Points

    Tina Fadil, MD

    Distance: 32.08 mi
    24 Elm Street
    Harrington Park, NJ 07640
  • Mary Schran, MD 100 Points

    Mary Schran, MD

    Brunnquell Blansky & Klein
    Distance: 32.08 mi
    24 Elm St
    Harrington Park, NJ 07640
  • Michelle Karpinski, APN
    100 Points

    Michelle Karpinski, APN

    Englewood Health Physician Network - The Park Medical Group at Harrington Park
    Distance: 32.08 mi
    24 Elm Street
    Harrington Park, NJ 07640
  • Patricia McMullen, APN
    100 Points

    Patricia McMullen, APN

    Englewood Health Physician Network - The Park Medical Group at Harrington Park
    Distance: 32.08 mi
    24 Elm Street
    Harrington Park, NJ 07640
  • Mirel Abramovici, MD 100 Points

    Mirel Abramovici, MD

    Distance: 32.89 mi
    200 Grant St Ste 201
    Haworth, NJ 07641
  • Zahid Farooki, MD 330 Points

    Zahid Farooki, MD

    Closter Medical Group
    Distance: 33.26 mi
    200 Closter Dock Rd
    Closter, NJ 07624
  • Soo Lee, MD 100 Points

    Soo Lee, MD

    Englewood Health Physician Network - Primary Care at Closter
    Distance: 33.26 mi
    15 Vervalen Street
    Closter, NJ 07624
  • Mark Gelfand, MD 100 Points

    Mark Gelfand, MD

    Distance: 33.26 mi
    106 Old Hook Rd
    Closter, NJ 07624

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