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  • Jonathan Roberts, MD 520 Points

    Jonathan Roberts, MD

    Goodwood Primary Care Group, LLC
    8333 Goodwood Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Tasha Shamlin, MD 120 Points

    Tasha Shamlin, MD

    Baton Rouge Family Medical Ctr
    911 N Lobdell Ave, Health Care Ministry
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Enrique Jose Andrade Rondon, MD
    100 Points

    Enrique Jose Andrade Rondon, MD

    4550 Government St
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Henry Giles, MD 100 Points

    Henry Giles, MD

    Baton Rouge Clinic
    8415 Goodwood Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Cristen Morris Crain, NP
    100 Points

    Cristen Morris Crain, NP

    429 E Airport Dr
    Ste 4
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Pamela Hollins, MD 100 Points

    Pamela Hollins, MD

    4004 Convention St
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Jeffrey Kahn, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Kahn, MD

    Internal Med-Baton Rouge
    4045 North Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Efrain Reyes Berrios, MD 100 Points

    Efrain Reyes Berrios, MD

    Internal Med-Baton Rouge
    3401 North Blvd Ste 130
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Richard Larsen, MD 100 Points

    Richard Larsen, MD

    216 S Foster Dr, Va Outpatient Cln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • James Hargroder, MD 100 Points

    James Hargroder, MD

    Louisiana Internal Mdcn Assoc
    4045 North Blvd, Internal Med Clnc
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Wilbert Mc Clay Jr, MD 100 Points

    Wilbert Mc Clay Jr, MD

    524 N Donmoor Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Christopher Guarisco, MD 100 Points

    Christopher Guarisco, MD

    Ochsner Clinic Mid-City
    3401 North Blvd Ste 200
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Victor Jackson, MD 100 Points

    Victor Jackson, MD

    Primary Care Group Of Goodwood
    8333 Goodwood Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Henry Dixon, MD 90 Points

    Henry Dixon, MD

    Dixon Medical & Nutrition Clnc
    4730 North Blvd, #A
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Nicholas Campo Jr, MD 90 Points

    Nicholas Campo Jr, MD

    Louisiana Internal Mdcn Assoc
    4045 North Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Venkatramana Banda, MD 60 Points

    Venkatramana Banda, MD

    3401 North Blvd Ste 360
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Baton Rouge Multi-Specialty Care Center 20 Points

    Baton Rouge Multi-Specialty Care Center

    3850 Convention St
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • RANDY LAMARTINIERE

    RANDY LAMARTINIERE

    RANDY LAMARTINIERE, MD
    8676 Goodwood Boulevard, Suite 301
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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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