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  • Suresh Malik 310 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Suresh Malik

    Quality Primary care
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    50 West Edmonston Drive
    50 West Edmonston Drive, STE 404
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Mobarak Karim, MD 120 Points

    Mobarak Karim, MD

    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 340
    Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Godswill Okoji, MD 120 Points

    Godswill Okoji, MD

    7513 New Hampshire Ave
    Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Nasim Ashraf, MD 100 Points

    Nasim Ashraf, MD

    Internal Medicine Assoc
    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 31
    Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Alfred Munzer

    Alfred Munzer

    7600 Carroll Ave
    Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Robert Finkel, MD
    640 Points

    Robert Finkel, MD

    Capital Digestive Care
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    10801 Lockwood Dr
    Ste 200
    Silver Spring, MD 20901
  • Michael Schindler, MD
    510 Points

    Michael Schindler, MD

    Capital Digestive Care
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    10801 Lockwood Drive
    Ste 200
    Silver Spring, MD 20901
  • ALAN CORNFIELD, D.C.
    500 Points

    ALAN CORNFIELD, D.C.

    Smart Medical & Rehab Therapy
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    2730 UNIVERSITY BLVD WEST
    SUITE 500
    Silver Spring, MD 20908
  • Penny Bisk, MD
    430 Points

    Penny Bisk, MD

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Silver Spring
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    10301 Georgia Avenue
    Medical Park West, Suite 301
    Silver Spring, MD 20902
  • Burt Feldman, MD
    400 Points

    Burt Feldman, MD

    MedStar Health: Medical Center at Leisure World Boulevard
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    3305 N Leisure World Blvd
    Silver Spring, MD 20906
  • David Doman, MD
    380 Points

    David Doman, MD

    MedStar Health: Gastroenterology at Silver Spring
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    12012 Veirs Mill Road
    Silver Spring, MD 20906
  • Lila Bahadori, MD 350 Points

    Lila Bahadori, MD

    Mahoney Oser Tauber
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    10301 Georgia Ave Ste 304
    Silver Spring, MD 20902
  • Barry Hecht, MD 320 Points

    Barry Hecht, MD

    Hecht Bass Rosen & Schwartz
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    3929 Ferrara Dr
    Silver Spring, MD 20906
  • Michael Leibowitz, MD 320 Points

    Michael Leibowitz, MD

    Distance: 1.33 mi
    11120 New Hampshire Ave Ste 305
    Silver Spring, MD 20904
  • Hamza Rana, MD, MSc, RVT, RPVI
    300 Points

    Hamza Rana, MD, MSc, RVT, RPVI

    Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    12501 Prosperity Drive
    Suite 300
    Silver Spring, MD 20904
  • Jose Bonelli, MD
    300 Points

    Jose Bonelli, MD

    Adventist Medical Group - Primary Care
    Distance: 1.33 mi
    8807 Colesville Road
    2nd Floor
    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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