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  • James Egel, MD 10 Points

    James Egel, MD

    Distance: 17.91 mi
    432 16th St
    Ashland, KY 41101
  • Cecilia Gaynor

    Cecilia Gaynor

    Distance: 17.91 mi
    2301 Lexington Ave Ste 100
    Ashland, KY 41101
  • Ludivina Tesoro Dorado, MD 100 Points

    Ludivina Tesoro Dorado, MD

    Dorado & Dorado Inc
    Distance: 18.16 mi
    2213 S 9th St
    Ironton, OH 45638
  • Glenn Davis

    Glenn Davis

    Distance: 18.16 mi
    1402 S 6th St
    Ironton, OH 45638
  • Daniel MacIas, MD 100 Points

    Daniel MacIas, MD

    Distance: 19.1 mi
    PO Box 749
    Ceredo, WV 25507
  • Harold Ayers Jr, MD 100 Points

    Harold Ayers Jr, MD

    Ayers Family Health
    Distance: 19.4 mi
    2520 Valley Dr Ste 12
    Point Pleasant, WV 25550
  • Ismael Jamora

    Ismael Jamora

    Distance: 19.4 mi
    2520 Valley Dr Pleasant Valley Hospital
    Point Pleasant, WV 25550
  • James Ross, MD 100 Points

    James Ross, MD

    Ashland Inc
    Distance: 19.4 mi
    500 Diederich Blvd
    Russell, KY 41169
  • Mushtaque Ahmed, MD 100 Points

    Mushtaque Ahmed, MD

    Our Lady Of Bellfonte Hospital
    Distance: 19.4 mi
    1101 Saint Christopher Dr, Ste300
    Russell, KY 41169
  • Jeffrey Holmes, MD 150 Points

    Jeffrey Holmes, MD

    Dunbar Medical Associates Pllc
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    3752 Teays Valley Road
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Jeffrey Holmes, MD 120 Points

    Jeffrey Holmes, MD

    Dunbar Medical Associates Pllc
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    211 Bentwood Rd
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Stephen Smith, MD 110 Points

    Stephen Smith, MD

    Huntington Internal Medicine Group; Uw Health West Clinic
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    1399 Hospital Dr
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Rickey Houdersheldt, DO 100 Points

    Rickey Houdersheldt, DO

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    3750 Teays Valley Rd
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Samuel Henson, MD 10 Points

    Samuel Henson, MD

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    3417 Teays Valley Rd
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Alfonso Cinco, MD

    Alfonso Cinco, MD

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    3757a Teays Valley Rd
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Ricky Houdersheldt, DO

    Ricky Houdersheldt, DO

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    3750 Teays Valley Rd
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Clinton Sloan, DO

    Clinton Sloan, DO

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    3 Davis Ct
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Stephen Smith, MD

    Stephen Smith, MD

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    1399 Hospital Dr
    Hurricane, WV 25526
  • Ann Alvarez, MD 50 Points

    Ann Alvarez, MD

    Distance: 25.24 mi
    501 Main St
    Greenup, KY 41144

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