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  • Peter Binnion, MD 50 Points

    Peter Binnion, MD

    Suburban Primary Care
    Distance: 27.57 mi
    3475 West Chester Pike Ste 200, Suburban Primary Care
    Newtown Square, PA 19073
  • James Freeman, DO 130 Points

    James Freeman, DO

    Brndjar & Freeman Medical
    Distance: 28.63 mi
    4 W Main St
    Macungie, PA 18062
  • Maria Jones, MD 100 Points

    Maria Jones, MD

    Brndjar & Freeman Medical
    Distance: 28.63 mi
    4 W Main St
    Macungie, PA 18062
  • Eric Gertner, MD 100 Points

    Eric Gertner, MD

    Lehigh Valley Physicians Grp
    Distance: 28.63 mi
    PO Box 689
    Macungie, PA 18062
  • William Ware 100 Points

    William Ware

    William C. Ware, MD
    Distance: 32.42 mi
    2901 Dutton Mill Road
    Suite 110
    Aston, PA 19014
  • William Ware, MD 50 Points

    William Ware, MD

    Distance: 32.42 mi
    400 Cherry Tree Rd
    Aston, PA 19014
  • Rodney Elkin, MD 120 Points

    Rodney Elkin, MD

    Boothwyn Medical Assoc
    Distance: 33.91 mi
    1440 Conchester Hwy Ste 5A
    Marcus Hook, PA 19061
  • Dan Teano, MD 120 Points

    Dan Teano, MD

    Pen-Del Medical
    Distance: 33.91 mi
    1541 Chichester Ave
    Marcus Hook, PA 19061
  • Kuo-Liang Tchong, MD 100 Points

    Kuo-Liang Tchong, MD

    Distance: 33.91 mi
    1440 Conchester Hwy Ste 1B
    Marcus Hook, PA 19061
  • Jeffery Debuque, DO 110 Points

    Jeffery Debuque, DO

    Coopersburg Medical Assoc
    Distance: 34.06 mi
    629 W State St
    Coopersburg, PA 18036
  • William Swayser, DO 100 Points

    William Swayser, DO

    Coopersburg Medical Assoc
    Distance: 34.06 mi
    629 W State St
    Coopersburg, PA 18036
  • Hammad Liaquat, MD
    250 Points

    Hammad Liaquat, MD

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology - Center Valley
    Distance: 34.81 mi
    4505 Saucon Creek Road
    Suite 200
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Dany Nehru, MD
    200 Points

    Dany Nehru, MD

    St. Luke's Senior Care Associates - Center Valley
    Distance: 34.81 mi
    5445 Lanark Road
    Suite 103
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Saima Shafi, MD
    200 Points

    Saima Shafi, MD

    St. Luke's Senior Care Associates - Center Valley
    Distance: 34.81 mi
    5445 Lanark Road
    Suite 103
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Faiza Chaudhry, MD
    150 Points

    Faiza Chaudhry, MD

    St. Luke's Senior Care Associates - Center Valley
    Distance: 34.81 mi
    5445 Lanark Road
    Suite 103
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Robert Oristaglio, DO 100 Points

    Robert Oristaglio, DO

    Allentown Internal Medicine
    Distance: 34.81 mi
    PO Box 336
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • James Phillips, DO 100 Points

    James Phillips, DO

    Bethlehem Internal Med Assoc
    Distance: 34.81 mi
    4775 Highland Way
    Center Valley, PA 18034

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