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  • William Hines, MD 100 Points

    William Hines, MD

    Pulmonary Disease Clinic
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Richard Kearley, MD 100 Points

    Richard Kearley, MD

    Pulmonary Disease Clinic
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Stephanie Mc Grath, MD 100 Points

    Stephanie Mc Grath, MD

    Pulmonary Disease Clinic
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701, Pulmonary Disease
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Daniel Windham Robbins, MD
    100 Points

    Daniel Windham Robbins, MD

    5000 Hennessy Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Sheila Moore, MD 100 Points

    Sheila Moore, MD

    St Jude Children'S Research
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 312
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Dina Taarea, DO
    100 Points

    Dina Taarea, DO

    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Dina Taarea, DO
    100 Points

    Dina Taarea, DO

    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Charles Halliburton, MD 70 Points

    Charles Halliburton, MD

    Medical Associates
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Frank Alvarez -10 Points

    Frank Alvarez

    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Derrick Ames, MD

    Derrick Ames, MD

    2245 College Dr Apt 158
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Waref Azmeh

    Waref Azmeh

    7612 Picardy Ave Ste H
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Leo Blaize, MD

    Leo Blaize, MD

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 100
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Harry Burglass, MD

    Harry Burglass, MD

    5247 Didesse Dr
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • James Calvin, DO, MD

    James Calvin, DO, MD

    5231 Brittany Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Richard Cooley

    Richard Cooley

    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Mark Hodges

    Mark Hodges

    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Michael Mc Carthy

    Michael Mc Carthy

    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Floyd Roberts Jr

    Floyd Roberts Jr

    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Crystal Jeniece Singleton, MD

    Crystal Jeniece Singleton, MD

    5000 Hennessy Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Katherine Marcel

    Katherine Marcel

    The Baton Rouge Clinic
    7373 Perkins Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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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