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Find an internist in South Hadley, MA 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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  • Karen Devassy, MD 100 Points

    Karen Devassy, MD

    Ct Multispecialty Group
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    112 Main St Ste 1B
    Broad Brook, CT 06016
  • Alvin Chua, MD 100 Points

    Alvin Chua, MD

    Alpha Health Associates - Brookfield
    Distance: 24.34 mi
    18 Central Street, P.O. Box 299
    Brookfield, MA 01506
  • Melvin Spielberg, MD 190 Points

    Melvin Spielberg, MD

    North Central Medicine Ctr
    Distance: 24.53 mi
    148 North Rd
    East Windsor, CT 06088
  • Francis Van Nostrand Jr, MD 100 Points

    Francis Van Nostrand Jr, MD

    Nutmeg Health Care Assoc
    Distance: 25.22 mi
    89 E Main St
    Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • Francis Van Nostrand, MD 100 Points

    Francis Van Nostrand, MD

    Distance: 25.22 mi
    89 E Main St
    Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • Fadi Baladi, MD 120 Points

    Fadi Baladi, MD

    Distance: 26.6 mi
    450 W River St
    Orange, MA 01364
  • Felicidad Melquiades, MD 110 Points

    Felicidad Melquiades, MD

    Distance: 29.29 mi
    1467 Main St
    Athol, MA 01331
  • Lourdes Flaminiano, MD 100 Points

    Lourdes Flaminiano, MD

    Allergy & Arthritis Family
    Distance: 29.29 mi
    1467 Main St
    Athol, MA 01331
  • Danilo Funa, MD 100 Points

    Danilo Funa, MD

    Distance: 29.29 mi
    2033 Main St
    Athol, MA 01331
  • Jose Mararaig Amparo, MD 100 Points

    Jose Mararaig Amparo, MD

    Jose M Amparo Pc
    Distance: 29.29 mi
    1467 Main St
    Athol, MA 01331
  • Jose Amparo, MD

    Jose Amparo, MD

    Distance: 29.29 mi
    1467 Main St
    Athol, MA 01331
  • Donna Mc Hugh, MD 100 Points

    Donna Mc Hugh, MD

    Collins Medical Assoc-Winsted
    Distance: 34.09 mi
    115 Spencer St
    Winsted, CT 06098
  • Roy Hitt Jr, MD 100 Points

    Roy Hitt Jr, MD

    Distance: 34.09 mi
    71 Spencer St Ste 202
    Winsted, CT 06098
  • Nason Hamlin, MD 100 Points

    Nason Hamlin, MD

    Prohealth Physicians
    Distance: 34.09 mi
    71 Spencer St
    Winsted, CT 06098
  • Andrew Szczepanski, MD 100 Points

    Andrew Szczepanski, MD

    Distance: 34.09 mi
    115 Spencer St
    Winsted, CT 06098

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