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  • Roger Steele, MD 110 Points

    Roger Steele, MD

    Roger B Steele Inc
    Distance: 14.29 mi
    1250 Peach St Ste H
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • David Araya, MD 100 Points

    David Araya, MD

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    100 Colony Rd, PO Box 8101
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93409
  • Thomas Nguyen, MD
    100 Points

    Thomas Nguyen, MD

    FCPP Family Health Aero Vista
    Distance: 14.29 mi
    892 Aerovista Pl
    Ste 130
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Karen Fong 100 Points

    Karen Fong

    Karen A. Fong, MD
    Distance: 14.29 mi
    1551 Bishop Street
    Suite 310
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Albert Malek, MD 100 Points

    Albert Malek, MD

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    PO Box 8101, Hwy 01
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
  • David Bernhardt, MD 100 Points

    David Bernhardt, MD

    Med Stop Urgent Care Services
    Distance: 14.29 mi
    1235 Osos St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Mark Donaldson, MD 100 Points

    Mark Donaldson, MD

    Mission Medical Assoc
    Distance: 14.29 mi
    1235 Osos St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Bernhard Singsen, MD 100 Points

    Bernhard Singsen, MD

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    2191 Johnson Ave, Public Health Department
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Deborah Cherry, MD 90 Points

    Deborah Cherry, MD

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    184 Casa St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  • Daniel Lewis, MD 50 Points

    Daniel Lewis, MD

    SLO Oncology & Hematology Health Center
    Distance: 14.29 mi
    715 Tank Farm Rd
    Suite C
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Shayli Merlo, MD

    Shayli Merlo, MD

    FCPP Family Health Aero Vista
    Distance: 14.29 mi
    892 Aerovista Pl
    Ste 130
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Lewis Gamarra, MD 110 Points

    Lewis Gamarra, MD

    Cmg
    Distance: 15.32 mi
    2238 Bayview Heights Dr Ste G
    Los Osos, CA 93402
  • Richard Heather, MD 100 Points

    Richard Heather, MD

    Distance: 15.32 mi
    2035 9th St, #A
    Los Osos, CA 93402
  • Cu Nguyen 200 Points

    Cu Nguyen

    Medical Clinic at James Way
    Distance: 24.01 mi
    2 James Wy
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Cu Nguyen 100 Points

    Cu Nguyen

    Med Plus Pismo Beach
    Distance: 24.01 mi
    877 Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Jerilynn Campbell, MD 100 Points

    Jerilynn Campbell, MD

    Mission Medical Assoc
    Distance: 24.01 mi
    855 4th St
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Alice Wallack, MD 100 Points

    Alice Wallack, MD

    Distance: 24.01 mi
    931 Oak Park Blvd Ste 101
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Kathleen Chak, DO 50 Points

    Kathleen Chak, DO

    Med Plus Pismo Beach
    Distance: 24.01 mi
    877 Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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