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Find an internist in Fort Smith, AR 72901 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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  • Mouhammed Sheikha, MD 150 Points

    Mouhammed Sheikha, MD

    Pro-Med Cooper Clinic
    1400 Zero St
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Syed Hamid, MD 110 Points

    Syed Hamid, MD

    Internal Medicine Assoc
    404 S 16th St, Internal Medicine Assoc
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Arturo Meade, MD 100 Points

    Arturo Meade, MD

    Center For Vascular Surgery
    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 275
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Steven Edmondson, MD 100 Points

    Steven Edmondson, MD

    Fort Smith Internal Medicine
    708 Lexington Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Joe Staggs, MD 100 Points

    Joe Staggs, MD

    Fort Smith Internal Medicine
    708 Lexington Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • David Nichols, MD 100 Points

    David Nichols, MD

    Fort Smith Lung Ctr
    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 275, PO Box 17030
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Russell Branum, MD 100 Points

    Russell Branum, MD

    Greeley Medical Clinic
    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 270
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Trevor Hodge, MD 100 Points

    Trevor Hodge, MD

    Hodge Internal Medicine
    400 S 16th St
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Paul Schwarz, MD 100 Points

    Paul Schwarz, MD

    Internal Medicine Assoc
    404 S 16th St
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Wajih Istanbouli, MD 100 Points

    Wajih Istanbouli, MD

    Internal Medicine At Sparks
    1500 Dodson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Lawrence Price, MD 100 Points

    Lawrence Price, MD

    612 S 12th St
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Jacy Retz, MD 100 Points

    Jacy Retz, MD

    1500 Dodson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • James Henry, MD 100 Points

    James Henry, MD

    Sparks Renal Care Center
    1500 Dodson Ave Ste 280
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Thuylinh Pham, MD 50 Points

    Thuylinh Pham, MD

    Sparks Medical Foundation
    1500 Dodson Ave, Holy-Krock Clinic Plc
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Robert Barker, MD

    Robert Barker, MD

    1500 Dodson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Trevor Hodge, MD

    Trevor Hodge, MD

    400 S 16th St
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • James Frederick, MD

    James Frederick, MD

    Holt Krock Osteoporosis Clinic
    1500 Dodson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • John Kientz, MD

    John Kientz, MD

    Holt Krock Osteoporosis Clinic
    1500 Dodson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901

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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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