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  • Gregory Meyer, MD 200 Points

    Gregory Meyer, MD

    1020 Independence Blvd.
    Suite 105
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Anthony Amabile, MD 170 Points

    Anthony Amabile, MD

    Bayside Medical Practice
    816 Independence Blvd Ste 1H
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Michael Bohan, MD 120 Points

    Michael Bohan, MD

    Meridian Psychotherapy
    4616 Westgrove Ct
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Anil Patel, MD 110 Points

    Anil Patel, MD

    Chesapeake Bay Cardiology
    816 Independence Blvd Ste 3C
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Carolina Bacani Longa, MD 100 Points

    Carolina Bacani Longa, MD

    700 Independence Cir Ste 1B
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Luther Boone, MD 100 Points

    Luther Boone, MD

    1020 Independence Blvd Ste 2
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Edith Cohen, MD 100 Points

    Edith Cohen, MD

    Depaul Medical Group
    1270 Diamond Springs Rd Ste 110
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Angelita Lim, MD 100 Points

    Angelita Lim, MD

    Ima Medical Ctr
    4551 Professional Cir Ste 101
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Teofilo Mascarinas Jr, MD 100 Points

    Teofilo Mascarinas Jr, MD

    4551 Professional Cir Ste 201
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • George Grayson, MD 100 Points

    George Grayson, MD

    Pulmonary Physicians-Tidewater
    816 Independence Blvd Ste 2B
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Thomas Scott Jr, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Scott Jr, MD

    Pulmonary Physicians-Tidewater
    816 Independence Blvd Ste 2B
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Barbara Gelpi, MD 100 Points

    Barbara Gelpi, MD

    Tidewater Kidney Specialits
    740 Independence Cir
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Betty Yeh, MD 100 Points

    Betty Yeh, MD

    Tidewater Kidney Specialits
    740 Independence Cir
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Michael Higgins, MD 50 Points

    Michael Higgins, MD

    740 Independence Cir
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • Norma Magpoc

    Norma Magpoc

    1020 Independence Blvd # Blvd-206
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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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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