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  • Harold Baer, Jr, MD, FACP

    Harold Baer, Jr, MD, FACP

    Central Nephrology Medical Group
    Distance: 16.74 mi
    5030 Office Park Drive
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Nosheen Hasan

    Nosheen Hasan

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield
    Distance: 16.74 mi
    9500 Stockdale Hwy
    Ste 203
    Bakersfield, CA 93311
  • Franco Felizarta

    Franco Felizarta

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    3550 Q St Ste 304
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Vinod Kumar

    Vinod Kumar

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    525 34th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • John Manoram

    John Manoram

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    1717 30th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Byron Mui

    Byron Mui

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    2222 19th St A Medical Corp
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Harjeet Singh

    Harjeet Singh

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    2415 Niles St
    Bakersfield, CA 93306
  • Satinder Singh

    Satinder Singh

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    2011 19th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Jimmy Sio

    Jimmy Sio

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    PO Box 12099 Kaiser Permanente
    Bakersfield, CA 93389
  • Gursharan Saini, MD 110 Points

    Gursharan Saini, MD

    Singh Internal Medicine
    Distance: 18.59 mi
    1205 Garces Hwy # Hwy-203
    Delano, CA 93215
  • Arturo Abalos, MD 100 Points

    Arturo Abalos, MD

    Arturo Z Abalsos Inc
    Distance: 18.59 mi
    1004 14th Ave # 1178
    Delano, CA 93215
  • Radhey Bansal, MD 100 Points

    Radhey Bansal, MD

    Distance: 18.59 mi
    432 Lexington St Ste B
    Delano, CA 93215
  • Ricardo Bernardino, MD 100 Points

    Ricardo Bernardino, MD

    Distance: 18.59 mi
    714 Main St Ste A
    Delano, CA 93215
  • Ramani Chandrasekaran, MD 100 Points

    Ramani Chandrasekaran, MD

    Chandra Orthopedic Medical Inc
    Distance: 18.59 mi
    PO Box 968
    Delano, CA 93216
  • Vijaykumar Patel, MD 100 Points

    Vijaykumar Patel, MD

    Distance: 18.59 mi
    432 Lexington St Ste C
    Delano, CA 93215

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