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  • Meena Rijhwani 150 Points

    Meena Rijhwani

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    #220B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Devorah Ben-Zeev 50 Points

    Devorah Ben-Zeev

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 120A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Joy Bloch 50 Points

    Joy Bloch

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd #120A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Natalie Chang 50 Points

    Natalie Chang

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd #250B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Kausalya Chennapragada 50 Points

    Kausalya Chennapragada

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd #250A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Paul Endo 50 Points

    Paul Endo

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 250B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Elise Hughes-Watkins 50 Points

    Elise Hughes-Watkins

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 250B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Lindsay Klein 50 Points

    Lindsay Klein

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 250A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Moizah Saad 50 Points

    Moizah Saad

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 250B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Sarah Sanders 50 Points

    Sarah Sanders

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 120A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Maureen Stevenson 50 Points

    Maureen Stevenson

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 120A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Tricia Yeap 50 Points

    Tricia Yeap

    John Muir Health
    1450 Treat Blvd. #250A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Sarah Rahman 50 Points

    Sarah Rahman

    Sarah Rahman, MD
    1450 Treat Blvd
    Suite 120A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Manisha Malhotra

    Manisha Malhotra

    Manisha Malhotra, MD
    1450 Treat Blvd
    #120B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Manisha Malhotra

    Manisha Malhotra

    Manisha Malhotra, MD
    1450 Treat Blvd
    #220A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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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