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  • Glenn Pacio, MD 100 Points

    Glenn Pacio, MD

    Distance: 10.63 mi
    9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, East Campus
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Jon Schmidt, MD 100 Points

    Jon Schmidt, MD

    Puget Sound Int Med
    Distance: 10.63 mi
    5920 100th St Sw Ste 3
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Carol Allchin, MD 20 Points

    Carol Allchin, MD

    Carol L. Allchin, MD
    Distance: 10.63 mi
    7424 Bridgeport Way West, Suite 301
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Jonathan Jin, MD 10 Points

    Jonathan Jin, MD

    Christian Family Care
    Distance: 10.63 mi
    8511 So. Tacoma Way, Suite 200
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • William Andrade, MD

    William Andrade, MD

    Distance: 10.63 mi
    11311 Bridgeport Way Sw, Ste 214
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Eugene Etzkorn, MD

    Eugene Etzkorn, MD

    Distance: 10.63 mi
    7622 98th Avenue Ct Sw
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Donald Lee

    Donald Lee

    Distance: 10.63 mi
    11311 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 100
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Paul Nuccio, MD

    Paul Nuccio, MD

    Distance: 10.63 mi
    9928 75th St Sw
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Julio Buenaventura, MD

    Julio Buenaventura, MD

    Western State Hospital
    Distance: 10.63 mi
    10226 Green Ln Sw
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Robert Girvin, MD 100 Points

    Robert Girvin, MD

    Multicare University Pl Urgent
    Distance: 12.57 mi
    7510 43rd St W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Noda Torres

    Noda Torres

    Noda S Torres, MD
    Distance: 12.57 mi
    7210 40th St W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Robert Baucke, MD 120 Points

    Robert Baucke, MD

    Kent Medical Ctr Inc
    Distance: 13.77 mi
    222 State Ave N
    Kent, WA 98030
  • David Cline, MD 110 Points

    David Cline, MD

    East Hill Multi Care Clinic
    Distance: 13.77 mi
    13210 SE 240th St Ste A1
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Marilyn Ramberg, MD 100 Points

    Marilyn Ramberg, MD

    Covington Multi Care Clinic
    Distance: 13.77 mi
    17700 SE 272nd St
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Nadine Gettel, MD 100 Points

    Nadine Gettel, MD

    Distance: 13.77 mi
    17700 SE 272nd St Ste 440
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Diane Reineman, MD 100 Points

    Diane Reineman, MD

    Kent Medical Ctr Inc
    Distance: 13.77 mi
    222 State Ave N
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Kelvin Krank, MD 100 Points

    Kelvin Krank, MD

    Distance: 13.77 mi
    PO Box 510
    Kent, WA 98035
  • Michael Lippman, MD 100 Points

    Michael Lippman, MD

    Distance: 13.77 mi
    17700 SE 272nd St Ste 125
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Walter Maloney, MD 100 Points

    Walter Maloney, MD

    Uw Physicians Network
    Distance: 13.77 mi
    23213 Pacific Hwy S, Uw Phys
    Kent, WA 98032
  • Sarah Simpson, MD 100 Points

    Sarah Simpson, MD

    Uw Physicians
    Distance: 13.77 mi
    23213 Pacific Hwy S
    Kent, WA 98032
  • Richard Whitten, MD 100 Points

    Richard Whitten, MD

    Distance: 13.77 mi
    6811 S 204th St Ste 300
    Kent, WA 98032
  • Ernest Fatta, MD

    Ernest Fatta, MD

    Distance: 13.77 mi
    23501 112th Ave Se Apt M1
    Kent, WA 98031
  • San Lwai, MD

    San Lwai, MD

    Valley Internal Medicine
    Distance: 13.77 mi
    12001 Se 200th St Ste 5th
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Michael Tepper, MD 130 Points

    Michael Tepper, MD

    Upmc Lee Regional Care Ctr
    Distance: 14.2 mi
    2820 Griffin Ave Ste 204
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Jane Houtz, MD 100 Points

    Jane Houtz, MD

    Foothills Internal Medicine
    Distance: 14.2 mi
    2820 Griffin Ave Ste 204
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Gene Trobaugh, MD 100 Points

    Gene Trobaugh, MD

    Medalia Health Care
    Distance: 14.2 mi
    3021 Griffin Ave
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Patrick Tutt

    Patrick Tutt

    Patrick Tutt, PA-C
    Distance: 14.2 mi
    1455 Battersby Ave.
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Patricia Haase, MD 100 Points

    Patricia Haase, MD

    Distance: 14.58 mi
    PO Box 88969
    Steilacoom, WA 98388
  • Michael Wukelic, MD 310 Points

    Michael Wukelic, MD

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Gig Harbor
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr
    Suite 201
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Greg Ostergren, DO 200 Points

    Greg Ostergren, DO

    Multicare Medical Group
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 203
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Diane Combs, MD 200 Points

    Diane Combs, MD

    solo internal medicine
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 207
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • James Patterson, MD 120 Points

    James Patterson, MD

    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • James Bales, MD 110 Points

    James Bales, MD

    Franciscan Medical Group
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Thomas Herron, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Herron, MD

    Harbor Pediatrics
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr Ste 1011
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Zakaria Sharif, MD 100 Points

    Zakaria Sharif, MD

    Franciscan Inpatient Team at St. Anthony
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • John Dimant, MD 100 Points

    John Dimant, MD

    Pediatrics Northwest - Gig Harbor
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Paul Schneider, MD 100 Points

    Paul Schneider, MD

    Peninsula Internal Medicine
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4423 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 200
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Carl Trott, DO 80 Points

    Carl Trott, DO

    MultiCare Gig Harbor Primary Care
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4545 Point Fosdick Drive
    Suite 250
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Mark Craddock, MD 10 Points

    Mark Craddock, MD

    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw # 20
    Gig Harbor, WA 98329
  • Bruce Gottlieb, MD 10 Points

    Bruce Gottlieb, MD

    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4545 Point Fosdick Drive North West Suite 145
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Greg Ostergren 10 Points

    Greg Ostergren

    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 203
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Gregg Ostergren, DO 10 Points

    Gregg Ostergren, DO

    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 2
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Diane Combs, MD

    Diane Combs, MD

    Diane L. Combs, MD
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive NorthWest, Suite 207
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Richard Gilbert, MD

    Richard Gilbert, MD

    Distance: 16.73 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Max Lee, MD 130 Points

    Max Lee, MD

    Distance: 17.46 mi
    19711 1st Ave S
    Normandy Park, WA 98148
  • Scott Slaymaker, MD 190 Points

    Scott Slaymaker, MD

    Seahurst Medical Ctr
    Distance: 19.84 mi
    16110 8th Ave Sw Ste A2
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Edward Davila, MD 130 Points

    Edward Davila, MD

    Burien Medical Care
    Distance: 19.84 mi
    15211 8th Ave S
    Burien, WA 98148
  • Michael Pittier, MD 100 Points

    Michael Pittier, MD

    Highline Medical Group
    Distance: 19.84 mi
    16110 8th Ave SW Ste A2
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Pierre Nader, MD 100 Points

    Pierre Nader, MD

    Distance: 19.84 mi
    16110 8th Ave SW Ste B3
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Patricia Buttitta, MD 100 Points

    Patricia Buttitta, MD

    Seahurst Medical Ctr
    Distance: 19.84 mi
    16110 8th Ave SW Ste A
    Burien, WA 98166

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