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  • Patrick Griffith, MD 140 Points

    Patrick Griffith, MD

    Jennings Internal Medicine
    1902 Johnson St
    Jennings, LA 70546
  • Bettina Fitzgerald, MD 100 Points

    Bettina Fitzgerald, MD

    1907 Johnson St
    Jennings, LA 70546
  • Robert Schumacher, MD 100 Points

    Robert Schumacher, MD

    Jeff Davis Radiology Assoc
    PO Box 1128
    Jennings, LA 70546
  • Brian Wilder, MD 100 Points

    Brian Wilder, MD

    Jennings Internal Medicine
    1636 Elton Rd Ste 201
    Jennings, LA 70546
  • Barry Edwards, MD 100 Points

    Barry Edwards, MD

    Lsu Medical Ctr
    1712 Johnson St
    Jennings, LA 70546
  • Charles Ray, MD 10 Points

    Charles Ray, MD

    PO Box 1427
    Jennings, LA 70546
  • Barry Edwards, MD

    Barry Edwards, MD

    PO Box 1289
    Jennings, LA 70546
  • Maximo Lamarche, MD 100 Points

    Maximo Lamarche, MD

    Acadiana Artificial Kidney Ctr
    Distance: 16.88 mi
    625 E 8th St
    Crowley, LA 70526
  • Mulraj Katira, MD 100 Points

    Mulraj Katira, MD

    Mulraj N Katira Inc
    Distance: 16.88 mi
    1455 Wright Ave, #B
    Crowley, LA 70526
  • Young Kang, MD 100 Points

    Young Kang, MD

    Distance: 21.32 mi
    304 S Thompson Rd
    Iowa, LA 70647
  • Kenneth Leger 100 Points

    Kenneth Leger

    Kenneth Leger, MD
    Distance: 21.32 mi
    203 E. Miller Avenue
    B
    Iowa, LA 70647
  • Karen Abel

    Karen Abel

    Karen Abel, NP
    Distance: 21.32 mi
    203 E. Miller Avenue
    Suite B
    Iowa, LA 70647
  • Patrick Chaftari, MD 100 Points

    Patrick Chaftari, MD

    South Allen Doctors Clinic
    Distance: 21.54 mi
    174 Koqsati Dr
    Kinder, LA 70648
  • Samuel Stagg, Jr, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Stagg, Jr, MD

    Cardiovascular Institute - Eunice
    Distance: 23.6 mi
    341 Moosa Boulevard
    Eunice, LA 70535
  • Juliet Robinson, MD 100 Points

    Juliet Robinson, MD

    Distance: 23.6 mi
    105 Moosa Blvd
    Eunice, LA 70535
  • Paul Miller, MD

    Paul Miller, MD

    Internal Medicine Associates
    Distance: 23.6 mi
    437 Moosa Boulevard, Suite A
    Eunice, LA 70535
  • Sureshchandra Patel, MD 100 Points

    Sureshchandra Patel, MD

    Distance: 27.13 mi
    804 N Monceaux Ave
    Kaplan, LA 70548
  • Suresh Patel, MD, IMG

    Suresh Patel, MD, IMG

    Distance: 27.13 mi
    804 N Monceaux Ave
    Kaplan, LA 70548

Nearby Cities

Crowley (16.88 mi)
Iowa (21.32 mi)
Kinder (21.53 mi)
Eunice (23.6 mi)

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