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  • David Best 10 Points

    David Best

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    1800 Camelot Dr Ste 200
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  • William Edmondson Jr

    William Edmondson Jr

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    850 Kempsville Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23464
  • Norma Magpoc

    Norma Magpoc

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    1020 Independence Blvd # Blvd-206
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Matthew Tignor -10 Points

    Matthew Tignor

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    923 First Colonial Rd Ste 1801
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  • Raymund Dumaran, MD 280 Points

    Raymund Dumaran, MD

    Internists of Churchland
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    7185 Harbour Towne Parkway South
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Karin Sandved, MD 230 Points

    Karin Sandved, MD

    Internists of Churchland
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    7185 Harbour Towne Parkway South
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • FRANK AMICO Sr., DO 200 Points

    FRANK AMICO Sr., DO

    Chesapeake Regional Primary Care-Suffolk
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    5849 Harbour View Blvd STE 250
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • DAVID RAMSTAD, MD 200 Points

    DAVID RAMSTAD, MD

    Chesapeake Regional Primary Care-Suffolk
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    5849 Harbour View Blvd STE 250
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Noel Hunte, MD 190 Points

    Noel Hunte, MD

    Internists of Churchland
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    7185 Harbour Towne Parkway South
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • James Holleran, MD 150 Points

    James Holleran, MD

    Lakeview Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2000 Meade Pkwy
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Habib Barakat, MD 110 Points

    Habib Barakat, MD

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2000 Meade Pkwy
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Apurva Patel, MD 100 Points

    Apurva Patel, MD

    Cardiology Associates
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    1030 Hill Point Rd
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Michael Abu Absi, MD 100 Points

    Michael Abu Absi, MD

    Lakeview Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2000 Meade Pkwy
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Jane Derrig, DO 100 Points

    Jane Derrig, DO

    Lakeview Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2000 Meade Pkwy
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • R Kapoor, MD 100 Points

    R Kapoor, MD

    Lakeview Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    709 W Washington St
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Joseph Verdirame, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Verdirame, MD

    Lakeview Medical Ctr
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2000 Meade Pkwy
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Frank Lee, MD 100 Points

    Frank Lee, MD

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    4868 Bridge Rd
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Stanley Smith, MD 100 Points

    Stanley Smith, MD

    Nephrology Assoc Of Tidewater Ltd
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 255
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • David Foreman, MD 100 Points

    David Foreman, MD

    Pulmonary Medicine-Suffolk
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 205
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Jessica Mason, MD 90 Points

    Jessica Mason, MD

    Internists of Churchland
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    7185 Harbour Towne Parkway South
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Barbara Sarris, MD 90 Points

    Barbara Sarris, MD

    Internists of Churchland
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    7185 Harbour Towne Parkway South
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Manoj Chawla, MD 20 Points

    Manoj Chawla, MD

    Internists of Churchland
    Distance: 18.43 mi
    7185 Harbour Towne Parkway South
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Kimberly A Smith-Griffin, MD 10 Points

    Kimberly A Smith-Griffin, MD

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    2000 Meade Parkway
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Forrest Old Jr, MD 130 Points

    Forrest Old Jr, MD

    Currituck Internal Mdcn
    Distance: 23.04 mi
    PO Box 400
    Moyock, NC 27958

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