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Find an internist in Hershey, PA 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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  • Joy Cotton, MD 100 Points

    Joy Cotton, MD

    Associated Cardiologists
    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Michael Lamanteer, MD 100 Points

    Michael Lamanteer, MD

    Brockie Internal Medicine
    PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Alyssa Moyer, MD 100 Points

    Alyssa Moyer, MD

    Brockie Internal Medicine
    PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Timothy Craig, DO 100 Points

    Timothy Craig, DO

    PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Darby Hand, DO 100 Points

    Darby Hand, DO

    175 E Hershey Park Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Hamid Al Mondhiry, MD 100 Points

    Hamid Al Mondhiry, MD

    Hershey Medical Ctr
    PO Box 850, Hem
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • David Knutson, MD 100 Points

    David Knutson, MD

    Hershey Medical Ctr
    500 University Dr, Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Virginia Imadojemu, MD 100 Points

    Virginia Imadojemu, MD

    500 University Dr, Miltom S Hershey Med Ctr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Edwin Kase, MD 100 Points

    Edwin Kase, MD

    Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates Pc
    PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Philip Masters, MD 100 Points

    Philip Masters, MD

    500 University Dr Ste Upc 4100, M S Hershey Medical Ctr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • John Giardino Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Giardino Jr, MD

    Milton S Hershey Med Ctr
    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • William Vonah, MD 100 Points

    William Vonah, MD

    Milton S Hershey Medical Cente
    500 University Dr # H039, PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Stanley Naides, MD 100 Points

    Stanley Naides, MD

    PO Box 850, Hershey Med Ctr Ho38
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Noel Ballentine, MD 100 Points

    Noel Ballentine, MD

    Penn State Geisinger
    500 University Dr # 850, Hershey Med Ctr Dept Im
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Michael Green, MD 100 Points

    Michael Green, MD

    Penn State Geisinger
    PO Box 850, Humanities H134
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Debra Miller, MD 100 Points

    Debra Miller, MD

    Penn State Geisinger
    670 Cherry Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • James Ballard III, MD 100 Points

    James Ballard III, MD

    Penn State Hershey Medical Ctr
    500 University Dr, PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Joseph Cheung, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Cheung, MD

    Penn State Hershey Medical Ctr
    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • M Eyster, MD 100 Points

    M Eyster, MD

    Penn State Hershey Medical Ctr
    PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • John Stauffer, MD 100 Points

    John Stauffer, MD

    Penn State Hershey Medical Ctr
    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • William Reeves, MD 50 Points

    William Reeves, MD

    500 University Dr, Penn State College Of Medi
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • John Goldman

    John Goldman

    500 University Dr Dept Id
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Michael Katzman

    Michael Katzman

    PO Box 850 Milton Hershey Med Ctr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Barbara Ostrov

    Barbara Ostrov

    PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Michael Weitekamp

    Michael Weitekamp

    500 University Dr # Hu15 M S Hershey Medical Ctr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Cynthia Whitener

    Cynthia Whitener

    PO Box 850 Hershey Med Ctr Infect Dis
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • William Heffley, MD 110 Points

    William Heffley, MD

    Distance: 3.37 mi
    120 W Main St
    Hummelstown, PA 17036
  • Mark Jacobson, DO 100 Points

    Mark Jacobson, DO

    Distance: 3.37 mi
    501 Randall Cir
    Hummelstown, PA 17036

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