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Find an internist in Washington, DC 20003 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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  • Suresh Malik 310 Points
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    Suresh Malik

    Quality Primary care
    50 West Edmonston Drive
    50 West Edmonston Drive, STE 404
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Shyrl Sistrunk, MD
    640 Points

    Shyrl Sistrunk, MD

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Navy Yard
    915 Half Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Sylvia Medley, MD
    500 Points

    Sylvia Medley, MD

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Navy Yard
    915 Half Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Sunil Kalra, MD
    470 Points

    Sunil Kalra, MD

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Navy Yard
    915 Half Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Joseph Avery III, MD 430 Points

    Joseph Avery III, MD

    Avery Healthcare Associates
    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 320
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Deborah Edge, MD 160 Points

    Deborah Edge, MD

    Washington Primary Care Phys
    666 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Wa Primary Care Phys #100
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Daniel Waterman, MD 140 Points

    Daniel Waterman, MD

    Washington Primary Care Phys
    666 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 101
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Wanda Minnis Dyson, MD 130 Points

    Wanda Minnis Dyson, MD

    PO Box 15556
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Fidelis Doh, MD 100 Points

    Fidelis Doh, MD

    1900 Massachusetts Ave SE, Hiv Clinic
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Samuel Dotson III, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Dotson III, MD

    Dotson & Hodge Medical Group
    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 25
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Joseph Avery III

    Joseph Avery III

    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 320
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Cynthia Morgan

    Cynthia Morgan

    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 460
    Washington, DC 20003
  • Shantha Murthy

    Shantha Murthy

    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 380
    Washington, DC 20003

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.


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