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Find an internist in Wakefield, RI 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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  • Paul Barratt, DO, MD 200 Points

    Paul Barratt, DO, MD

    South County Internal Medicine
    481 Kingstown Rd
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Shelly Johnson, MD 150 Points

    Shelly Johnson, MD

    South County Hospital Med Grp
    70 Kenyon Ave Unit 321
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Nitin Damle, MD 140 Points

    Nitin Damle, MD

    South County Internal Medicine
    116 Main St
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • John Bandola, MD 110 Points

    John Bandola, MD

    70 Kenyon Ave Unit 26
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • J Corcoran, MD 110 Points

    J Corcoran, MD

    Narragansett Bay Medical Assoc
    70 Kenyon Ave Unit 321
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Bruce Famiglietti, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Famiglietti, MD

    100 Kenyon Ave, 100 Kenyon Ave
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • James Smythe, MD 100 Points

    James Smythe, MD

    Oncology & Hematology Associates
    24 Salt Pond Road, Suite G-2
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Neil Brandon, MD 100 Points

    Neil Brandon, MD

    South County Cardiology Assoc
    39 Edgewood Farm Rd
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Robert Crouse, DO, MD 100 Points

    Robert Crouse, DO, MD

    South County Hospital-Er
    20 Gentian Dr
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Prabhakar Tipirneni, MD 50 Points

    Prabhakar Tipirneni, MD

    Prabhkar R Tipirneni Inc
    24 Salt Pond Rd
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Donald Mcniece, MD 10 Points

    Donald Mcniece, MD

    24 Salt Pond Rd
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Van Hemelrijck, MD

    Van Hemelrijck, MD

    Coastal Medical-Narragansett Bay Medical Associates
    70 Kenyon Avenue, Suite 321
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Peter Himmel

    Peter Himmel

    321 Main St
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Sherry Johnson, MD

    Sherry Johnson, MD

    1935 Kingstown Rd
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • South County Hospital

    100 Kenyon Ave
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Paul Tafone, MD

    Paul Tafone, MD

    100 Kenyon Ave
    Wakefield, RI 02879
  • John Barrett, DO 100 Points

    John Barrett, DO

    Distance: 2.83 mi
    360 Kingstown Rd
    Narragansett, RI 02882
  • Kenneth Hathaway, DO 100 Points

    Kenneth Hathaway, DO

    Distance: 2.83 mi
    360 Kingstown Rd
    Narragansett, RI 02882
  • Neil La Bove, MD 100 Points

    Neil La Bove, MD

    Pulmonary & Allergy Assoc
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    PO Box 713
    Narragansett, RI 02882
  • R Hanson, MD 100 Points

    R Hanson, MD

    South County Walk-IN & Primary
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    360 Kingstown Rd Ste 164, South County Walk-In
    Narragansett, RI 02882
  • Anne Hebert, MD 50 Points

    Anne Hebert, MD

    South County Plmnry/Critical
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    360 Kingstown Rd Ste 207
    Narragansett, RI 02882
  • John Barrett, DO

    John Barrett, DO

    Distance: 2.83 mi
    360 Kingstown Rd
    Narragansett, RI 02882
  • Michael Duque, MD

    Michael Duque, MD

    Distance: 2.83 mi
    14 Woodruff Ave.
    Suite 1
    Narragansett, RI 02882
  • Robert Hance, MD 400 Points

    Robert Hance, MD

    Wickford Internists Inc
    Distance: 8 mi
    320 Phillips St Ste 201
    North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Robert Capalbo, MD 160 Points

    Robert Capalbo, MD

    Wickford Internists Inc
    Distance: 8 mi
    320 Phillips St Ste 201
    North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Mark Kelley, MD 100 Points

    Mark Kelley, MD

    Wickford Internists Inc
    Distance: 8 mi
    1130 Ten Rod Rd Ste D103
    North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Lucille Lanna, MD 100 Points

    Lucille Lanna, MD

    Wickford Medical Care
    Distance: 8 mi
    320 Phillips St
    North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Robert Binek, MD

    Robert Binek, MD

    Distance: 8 mi
    40 Oakland Ave
    North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Mark Kelley, MD

    Mark Kelley, MD

    Distance: 8 mi
    320 Phillips St Ste 201
    North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Rikhi Dsouza, DO

    Rikhi Dsouza, DO

    Distance: 8.08 mi
    973 N Main Rd
    Jamestown, RI 02835
  • Stuart Demirs, MD

    Stuart Demirs, MD

    Distance: 8.17 mi
    PO Box 910
    Charlestown, RI 02813
  • William Connell, MD 110 Points

    William Connell, MD

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    39 Coggeshall Ave
    Newport, RI 02840
  • David Gorelick, MD 100 Points

    David Gorelick, MD

    Aquidneck Medical Assoc Inc
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    50 Memorial Blvd
    Newport, RI 02840
  • Harold Sanders, MD 100 Points

    Harold Sanders, MD

    Aquidneck Medical Assoc Inc
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    50 Memorial Blvd
    Newport, RI 02840
  • Francisco Gutierrez, MD 100 Points

    Francisco Gutierrez, MD

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    230 Bellevue Ave
    Newport, RI 02840
  • John Mc Caffrey, DO 100 Points

    John Mc Caffrey, DO

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    409 Broadway
    Newport, RI 02840
  • Naftali Sabo, MD 100 Points

    Naftali Sabo, MD

    Newport Internal Medicine
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    224 Bellevue Ave
    Newport, RI 02840

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