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  • Cecelia Baskett, MD

    Cecelia Baskett, MD

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    74 Polo Road
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • John Beard, MD

    John Beard, MD

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Laurel St
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Richard Boyer, MD

    Richard Boyer, MD

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    6143 Hampton Ridge Rd
    Columbia, SC 29209
  • Columbia Cv Clin Pa

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    1 Medical Park Rd Ste 420
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Catherine Frier

    Catherine Frier

    Dr. Catherine Frier
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    1801 South Carolina 16
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Tracy Voss

    Tracy Voss

    Dr. Tracy Voss
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2 Medical Park Rd
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Wayne Duffus

    Wayne Duffus

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    1751 Calhoun St
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • John Egbert

    John Egbert

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    15 Medical Park Rd Ste 203
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Joseph Horvath

    Joseph Horvath

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2 Medical Park Rd Ste 502
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Melissa Bunke

    Melissa Bunke

    Melissa Renee Bunke, MD
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    1801 Sunset Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Nitin Patel

    Nitin Patel

    Nitin Amrat Patel (Nick), MD
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    115 Blarney Dr
    Suite 108
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Joseph Cavanagh, MD

    Joseph Cavanagh, MD

    Peterson & Plante
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    1750 Laurel St
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Jerry Robinson

    Jerry Robinson

    Providence Columbia Medical Associates
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2750 Laurel Street
    Suite 301
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Sri Arora

    Sri Arora

    Distance: 10.4 mi
    1115 State St
    Cayce, SC 29033
  • Yolanda Smith 100 Points

    Yolanda Smith

    Yolanda Smith, ANP-BC, BC-ADM
    Distance: 11.02 mi
    Telehealth Practice
    Chapin, SC 29036-6302
  • Arthur Gunter, MD 100 Points

    Arthur Gunter, MD

    Distance: 22.25 mi
    PO Box 2629
    Leesville, SC 29070
  • James McAlpine, Jr. 100 Points

    James McAlpine, Jr.

    MUSC Health Primary Care Elgin
    Distance: 23.01 mi
    2689 Hwy 1 South
    Elgin, SC 29045
  • Jack Scheuer, Jr. 100 Points

    Jack Scheuer, Jr.

    MUSC Health Primary Care Elgin
    Distance: 23.01 mi
    2689 Hwy 1 South
    Elgin, SC 29045
  • Thomas Bradberry, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Bradberry, MD

    Thompson & Davis
    Distance: 28.1 mi
    2033 Medical Park Dr
    Newberry, SC 29108
  • Mark Davis, MD 100 Points

    Mark Davis, MD

    Thompson & Davis
    Distance: 28.1 mi
    2033 Medical Park Dr
    Newberry, SC 29108
  • John Thompson, MD 100 Points

    John Thompson, MD

    Thompson & Davis
    Distance: 28.1 mi
    2033 Medical Park Dr
    Newberry, SC 29108

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