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  • Melissa Frame, MD 110 Points

    Melissa Frame, MD

    1010 4th St SW Ste 240, Mercy Womens Hlth Ctr
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Mark Johnson, MD 110 Points

    Mark Johnson, MD

    Mercy Internal Medicine Clinic
    250 S Crescent Dr, Mason City Clinic
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Avaneesh Jakkoju 100 Points

    Avaneesh Jakkoju

    Avaneesh Jakkoju
    250 S. Crescent Drive
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • William Riesen, MD 100 Points

    William Riesen, MD

    Interga Medicine Of Ottumwa
    1000 4th St SW, Mercy Internal Medicine
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Phillip Alscher, MD 100 Points

    Phillip Alscher, MD

    Mercy Internal Med
    250 S Crescent Dr, North Iowa Mercy Neph
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • John Brinkman, MD 100 Points

    John Brinkman, MD

    Mercy Internal Med
    1000 4th St SW
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Patrick Dunlay, DO 100 Points

    Patrick Dunlay, DO

    Mercy Internal Med
    250 S Crescent Dr
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Bruce Harlan, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Harlan, MD

    Mercy Internal Med
    1000 4th St SW, Mercy Im Medicine Clnc
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Gary Levinson, MD 100 Points

    Gary Levinson, MD

    Mercy Internal Med
    1000 4th St SW
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Martin Izakovic, MD 100 Points

    Martin Izakovic, MD

    Mercy Neuroscience Ctr
    1000 4th St SW
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Richard Trimble, MD 100 Points

    Richard Trimble, MD

    1000 4th St SW
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Janice Kirsch, MD 100 Points

    Janice Kirsch, MD

    Womens Health Care
    1010 4th St SW
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Steven Septer 10 Points

    Steven Septer

    250 S Crescent Dr
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Walter Bate

    Walter Bate

    1000 4th St SW N Iowa Mercy Hlth Ctr
    Mason City, IA 50401
  • Linda Floden

    Linda Floden

    621 S Illinois Ave Mercy Family Clinic-Regncy
    Mason City, IA 50401

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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