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  • Robert Taylor, MD 100 Points

    Robert Taylor, MD

    Pulmonary Associates-East TN
    Distance: 20.58 mi
    310 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 303
    Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Amy Thomas, MD 100 Points

    Amy Thomas, MD

    Pulmonary Associates-East TN
    Distance: 20.58 mi
    310 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 303
    Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Paul Simmons, MD 100 Points

    Paul Simmons, MD

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    300 E Main St Ste 104
    Johnson City, TN 37601
  • Christopher Hemphill, MD 100 Points

    Christopher Hemphill, MD

    Watauga Medical Assoc
    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1 Professional Park Dr Ste 21
    Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Mary Wyche, MD 100 Points

    Mary Wyche, MD

    Wyche Medical Assoc
    Distance: 20.58 mi
    2406 Susannah St
    Johnson City, TN 37601
  • Brian Hofung, MD 90 Points

    Brian Hofung, MD

    First Choice Healthcare
    Distance: 20.58 mi
    315 N State Of Franklin Rd Bldg 1
    Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Robert Allen, MD 90 Points

    Robert Allen, MD

    Johnson City Internal Medicine
    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1416 S Roan St
    Johnson City, TN 37601
  • Richard Rolen, MD 90 Points

    Richard Rolen, MD

    Johnson City Internal Medicine
    Distance: 20.58 mi
    219 Princeton Rd Ste 200, Johnson City Int Med Assoc
    Johnson City, TN 37601
  • Denise Sibley, MD 50 Points

    Denise Sibley, MD

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1 Professional Park Dr Ste 21
    Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Douglas Bechard

    Douglas Bechard

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    400 N State Of Franklin Rd Johnson City Med Ctr
    Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Felix Sarubbi Jr

    Felix Sarubbi Jr

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    PO Box 70622 Etsu College Of Medicine
    Johnson City, TN 37614
  • Daniel Slonaker, MD 120 Points

    Daniel Slonaker, MD

    Slonaker Medical Assoc
    Distance: 21.55 mi
    PO Box 499
    Erwin, TN 37650
  • Gordon Moughon, MD 100 Points

    Gordon Moughon, MD

    Distance: 21.55 mi
    630 Oneega Ln
    Erwin, TN 37650
  • Hetal K Brahmbhatt, MD

    Hetal K Brahmbhatt, MD

    Distance: 21.55 mi
    500 LOVE ST
    ERWIN, TN 37650
  • Shehla Khan, MD 110 Points

    Shehla Khan, MD

    Yancey Community Medical Ctr
    Distance: 22.93 mi
    320 Pensacola Rd, Yancey Community Med Ctr
    Burnsville, NC 28714
  • David Cort, MD 100 Points

    David Cort, MD

    Yancey Community Medical Ctr
    Distance: 22.93 mi
    320 Pensacola Rd
    Burnsville, NC 28714
  • James Haaga, MD 100 Points

    James Haaga, MD

    Yancey Community Medical Ctr
    Distance: 22.93 mi
    320 Pensacola Rd
    Burnsville, NC 28714
  • Thomas Kaluzynski, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Kaluzynski, MD

    Yanvey Comm Med Ctr
    Distance: 22.93 mi
    320 Pensacola Rd
    Burnsville, NC 28714
  • Elena Aguas, MD 100 Points

    Elena Aguas, MD

    Bluff City Medical Ctr
    Distance: 24.74 mi
    229 Highway 19 E
    Bluff City, TN 37618

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