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  • Grace Terrell, MD 100 Points

    Grace Terrell, MD

    Cornerstone Health Care; Cornerstone Medical Associates; High Point Gastrointestinal Associates
    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 200
    High Point, NC 27262
  • George Joyce, MD 100 Points

    George Joyce, MD

    Cornerstone Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 200D
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Lafayette Smith, MD 100 Points

    Lafayette Smith, MD

    Cornerstone Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 200D
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Martin Gessner, MD 100 Points

    Martin Gessner, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Assoc
    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 200E
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Monica Doerr, MD 100 Points

    Monica Doerr, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Spclts
    Distance: 29.9 mi
    318 Westwood Ave
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Aldona Ziolkowska, MD 100 Points

    Aldona Ziolkowska, MD

    High Point Primary Care
    Distance: 29.9 mi
    319 Westwood Ave
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Thomas Jarrett, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Jarrett, MD

    Medical Center Internists
    Distance: 29.9 mi
    507 N Lindsay St
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Stephen Ruehle, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Ruehle, MD

    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 109A
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Sara Terrell, MD 100 Points

    Sara Terrell, MD

    Distance: 29.9 mi
    PO Box 5625
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Thomas Terrell, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Terrell, MD

    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 200E
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Steven Rohrbeck

    Steven Rohrbeck

    Distance: 29.9 mi
    306 Westwood Ave Ste 401
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Vicki Stovall

    Vicki Stovall

    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 200A
    High Point, NC 27262
  • Jeanne Zekan

    Jeanne Zekan

    Distance: 29.9 mi
    624 Quaker Ln Ste 200A
    High Point, NC 27262
  • William Hopper, MD 340 Points

    William Hopper, MD

    Lebauer Healthcare
    Distance: 30.84 mi
    4810 W Wendover Ave
    Jamestown, NC 27282
  • Daniel Jobe, MD 120 Points

    Daniel Jobe, MD

    Cornerstone Internal Medicine Jamestown; High Point Gastrointestinal Associates
    Distance: 30.84 mi
    604 W Main St, High Point
    Jamestown, NC 27282
  • Mary Varghese, MD 100 Points

    Mary Varghese, MD

    Lebauer Healthcare
    Distance: 30.84 mi
    4810 W Wendover Ave, Lebauer Healthcare
    Jamestown, NC 27282

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