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Find an internist in El Paso, TX 79912 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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  • Jaime Midez, MD
    530 Points

    Jaime Midez, MD

    Institute of Regenerative Medicine, El Paso
    124 W. Castellano
    201
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Edmundo Rosales, MD
    300 Points

    Edmundo Rosales, MD

    1575 N Resler Dr
    Ste D
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • G Martin 200 Points

    G Martin

    Dr. G. E. Martin, MD
    550 South Mesa Hills Drive
    Suite A4
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Roxanne Tyroch, MD 200 Points

    Roxanne Tyroch, MD

    4687 N Mesa St
    Suite 100
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Lauro Ortega 160 Points

    Lauro Ortega

    Lauro I Ortega
    154 North Festival Drive
    Villa G
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Taylor Infante, MD, MPH
    150 Points

    Taylor Infante, MD, MPH

    UMC - West Clinic
    6600 N Desert Blvd
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Arthur Cohen, MD 100 Points

    Arthur Cohen, MD

    5407 N Mesa St
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Ileana Martinez, MD 100 Points

    Ileana Martinez, MD

    El Paso Healthwise Medical Ctr
    5823 N Mesa St
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Armando Garcia Cantu, MD 100 Points

    Armando Garcia Cantu, MD

    321 Chermont Dr
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Nancy Torres 100 Points

    Nancy Torres

    Nancy L Torres, MD
    7430 Remcon Cir
    Bldg B
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Raquel Okubo, NP
    100 Points

    Raquel Okubo, NP

    Providence Medical Partners - Resler
    1575 N Resler Dr
    Ste D
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Edward Juarez, MD 100 Points

    Edward Juarez, MD

    Santa Teresa Immed Care Ctr
    5547 N Mesa St Ste B
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Wayne Watson, MD 50 Points

    Wayne Watson, MD

    1575 N Resler Dr
    Ste D
    El Paso, TX 79912

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Santa Teresa (11.18 mi)
Socorro (12.97 mi)

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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