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Find an internist in Laguna Beach, CA 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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  • Cheryl L. Patterson, MD 230 Points

    Cheryl L. Patterson, MD

    Pacific Crest Medical Group
    31862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 401
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Keys Keel, MD 130 Points

    Keys Keel, MD

    31542 Coast Hwy Ste 3
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Eugene Levin, MD 130 Points

    Eugene Levin, MD

    Pacific Crest Medical Grp
    330 Park Ave
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • David Kim, MD 120 Points

    David Kim, MD

    32322 Coast Hwy Ste D
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Paul Assaad 110 Points

    Paul Assaad

    Mission Heritage Medical Group
    31872 Coast Highway
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • George Kooshian, MD 100 Points

    George Kooshian, MD

    1409 Glenneyre St Ste A
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Brian Lo, MD 100 Points

    Brian Lo, MD

    31852 Coast Hwy Ste 405
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Alan Menkes, DO 100 Points

    Alan Menkes, DO

    668 N Coast Hwy Ste 514
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Afshin Doust 100 Points

    Afshin Doust

    Mission Heritage Medical Group
    31872 Coast Highway
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Payam Rohani 100 Points

    Payam Rohani

    Payam Rohani, MD
    31872 Coast Highway
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • James Selevan, MD 100 Points

    James Selevan, MD

    1661 Sunset Ridge Dr
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Cheryl Hinchliffe, MD 90 Points

    Cheryl Hinchliffe, MD

    31852 Coast Hwy Ste 400
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Nancy Boerner, MD 50 Points

    Nancy Boerner, MD

    Pacific Crest Medical Group
    31862 Coast Hwy Ste 401
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Erin Parise 150 Points

    Erin Parise

    Erin E Parise, MD
    Distance: 4.56 mi
    30281 Golden Lantern
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Zahra Shahim 150 Points

    Zahra Shahim

    Mission Heritage Laguna Niguel - Ocean Ranch
    Distance: 4.56 mi
    32341 Golden Lantern
    Suite D
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Vincent Duda, MD 110 Points

    Vincent Duda, MD

    Laguna Niguel Family Medicine
    Distance: 4.56 mi
    30131 Town Center Dr Ste 115
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Susan Dindot, MD 100 Points

    Susan Dindot, MD

    Distance: 4.56 mi
    32341 Golden Lantern Ste M
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Corinne Laurance, MD 100 Points

    Corinne Laurance, MD

    Distance: 4.56 mi
    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 110
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Dwight Robertson, MD 100 Points

    Dwight Robertson, MD

    Distance: 4.56 mi
    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 110
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Roland Beverly, MD 100 Points

    Roland Beverly, MD

    Beverly Dermatology
    Distance: 5.06 mi
    24541 Pacific Park Dr Ste 2
    Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
  • Allen Jay

    Allen Jay

    Distance: 5.06 mi
    27001 Moulton Pkwy Ste A103
    Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
  • Jeffrey Young 200 Points

    Jeffrey Young

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Laguna Woods
    Distance: 5.76 mi
    24268 El Toro Road
    Laguna Woods, CA 92637
  • Kristine Arthur 100 Points

    Kristine Arthur

    MemorialCare Medical Group Laguna Woods
    Distance: 5.76 mi
    24268 El Toro Road
    Laguna Woods, CA 92637
  • Gracia Covarrubias 100 Points

    Gracia Covarrubias

    MemorialCare Medical Group Laguna Woods
    Distance: 5.76 mi
    24268 El Toro Road
    Laguna Woods, CA 92637

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.


Internist Related Terms:
physical examinations, cholesterol testing, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment, internal medicine, internal systems, prevention, and comprehensive care