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Find an internist in Oakton, VA that specializes in integrative medicine, annual physicals, sports physicals, acute care, primary care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening, and more.

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  • Suresh Malik 310 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Suresh Malik

    Quality Primary care
    Distance: 16.12 mi
    50 West Edmonston Drive
    50 West Edmonston Drive, STE 404
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • James Turner Jr, MD 100 Points

    James Turner Jr, MD

    2942 Hunter Mill Rd Ste 102
    Oakton, VA 22124
  • Robert Sileo, MD 160 Points

    Robert Sileo, MD

    Distance: 2.37 mi
    201 Park St SE
    Vienna, VA 22180
  • Reza Golesorkhi, MD
    150 Points

    Reza Golesorkhi, MD

    Distance: 2.37 mi
    8290 Old Courthouse Rd
    Suite D
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • Khaldoon Hilmi, MD 110 Points

    Khaldoon Hilmi, MD

    Distance: 2.37 mi
    410 Maple Ave W Ste 3
    Vienna, VA 22180
  • Xiaochun Zhang, MD 110 Points

    Xiaochun Zhang, MD

    Distance: 2.37 mi
    2102 Gallows Rd # D
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • Christina Annunziata, MD 100 Points

    Christina Annunziata, MD

    Commonwealth Orthopaedics
    Distance: 2.37 mi
    8320 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 100
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • Tibor Ha'M, MD 100 Points

    Tibor Ha'M, MD

    Distance: 2.37 mi
    135 Center St S
    Vienna, VA 22180
  • Maged Hussein, MD 100 Points

    Maged Hussein, MD

    Distance: 2.37 mi
    2555 Chain Bridge Rd
    Vienna, VA 22181
  • Thomas Mandes, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Mandes, MD

    Distance: 2.37 mi
    370 Maple Ave W Ste 3
    Vienna, VA 22180
  • Kian Kaviani, MD 100 Points

    Kian Kaviani, MD

    Metropolitan Medical Svc Inc
    Distance: 2.37 mi
    8233 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 150
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • Sandra Tirado, MD 70 Points

    Sandra Tirado, MD

    Internal Medicine Practice
    Distance: 2.37 mi
    8233 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 170
    Vienna, VA 22182
  • Margaret Fischer, MD
    440 Points

    Margaret Fischer, MD

    3020 Hamaker Court, Ste. 502
    Distance: 2.42 mi
    3020 Hamaker Court
    Ste. 502
    Fairfax, VA 22031
  • Chethana Rao, MD
    350 Points

    Chethana Rao, MD

    Prima Medicine
    Distance: 2.42 mi
    3903 Fair Ridge Dr, Suite 218
    Fairfax, VA 22033

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