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  • Minesh Patel, MD 100 Points

    Minesh Patel, MD

    Medical Group
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 E Coolspring Ave
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Kristina Wu, MD 100 Points

    Kristina Wu, MD

    Mercy Hospital
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 E Coolspring Ave
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Anne Hollingsworth, DO 70 Points

    Anne Hollingsworth, DO

    Medical Group Of Michigan City
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 E Coolspring Ave
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Amarnath Agrawal

    Amarnath Agrawal

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1507 Wabash St Ste 500A
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • M Al Hussein Al Awad, MD 100 Points

    M Al Hussein Al Awad, MD

    Alawad Medical Ctr
    Distance: 27.56 mi
    9830 Ridgeland Ave
    Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  • Satinder Dalawari, MD 100 Points

    Satinder Dalawari, MD

    Kedzie Medical Assoc
    Distance: 27.56 mi
    9830 Ridgeland Ave
    Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  • Dharam Anand, MD 100 Points

    Dharam Anand, MD

    Internal Medicine Group Inc
    Distance: 27.74 mi
    739 N Dixie Hwy
    Momence, IL 60954
  • Octavio Lopez, MD 160 Points

    Octavio Lopez, MD

    Distance: 27.93 mi
    11315 S Harlem Ave
    Worth, IL 60482
  • Maria Lentzou, MD 100 Points

    Maria Lentzou, MD

    Distance: 27.93 mi
    11315 S Harlem Ave
    Worth, IL 60482
  • Sandeep Chandra, MD 240 Points

    Sandeep Chandra, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    7903 Lockwood Ave
    Burbank, IL 60459
  • Timothy Brandt, MD 110 Points

    Timothy Brandt, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    4901 W 79th St Ste 4
    Burbank, IL 60459
  • Madhulika Saxena, MD 100 Points

    Madhulika Saxena, MD

    Distance: 28.86 mi
    7903 Lockwood Ave
    Burbank, IL 60459
  • Dhruva Tilwalli, DO, MD

    Dhruva Tilwalli, DO, MD

    Midwest Gastroenterology Associates
    Distance: 28.86 mi
    4901 West 79th Street, Suite 1
    Burbank, IL 60459
  • Nazeer Shaik, MD 120 Points

    Nazeer Shaik, MD

    Distance: 29.18 mi
    7623 W 63rd St
    Summit Argo, IL 60501
  • Dilip Shah, MD 100 Points

    Dilip Shah, MD

    Distance: 29.18 mi
    PO Box 470
    Summit Argo, IL 60501
  • Osama Thalji, MD 100 Points

    Osama Thalji, MD

    Sinai Healthfirst
    Distance: 29.18 mi
    7450 W 63rd St
    Summit Argo, IL 60501
  • Philip Painter Jr, MD 100 Points

    Philip Painter Jr, MD

    Bridgeview Medical Ctr-Macneal
    Distance: 30.55 mi
    7020 W 79th St
    Bridgeview, IL 60455

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