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  • Lucy Lin, MD 40 Points

    Lucy Lin, MD

    Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates at St. Joseph
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1802 S. Yakima Ave.
    Suite 304
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Melanie Gates, ARNP 10 Points

    Melanie Gates, ARNP

    Franciscan Medical Clinic at St. Joseph
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1608 S J St
    2nd & 3rd Floor
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Peter Marsh 10 Points

    Peter Marsh

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1624 S I St Ste 405
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • 10 Points

    Multicare

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1901 S Union Ave Ste 233
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Christen Eidal

    Christen Eidal

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    315 Mlk Jr Way Multicare Inpatient Svc
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Robert Ettlinger

    Robert Ettlinger

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1901 S Cedar St Ste 201
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Joseph Parker, DO

    Joseph Parker, DO

    Franciscan Inpatient Team at St. Joseph
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1717 S. J Street
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • George Krick

    George Krick

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1901 S Cedar St Ste 201
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Brian Kim, MD

    Brian Kim, MD

    MultiCare Allenmore Internal Medicine
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3124 S 19th St.
    Suite 200
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Brittany Klaassen Van Oorschat, ARNP

    Brittany Klaassen Van Oorschat, ARNP

    MultiCare Allenmore Internal Medicine
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3124 S 19th St.
    Suite 200
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Kaiser Saleem, MD

    Kaiser Saleem, MD

    MultiCare Allenmore Internal Medicine
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3124 S 19th St.
    Suite 200
    Tacoma, WA 98405

  • MultiCare Tacoma Central Internal Medicine

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3124 S 19th St.
    Suite 240
    Tacoma, WA 98405-2483
  • Keith Luther 1530 Points

    Keith Luther

    Swedish Primary Care - Mercer Island
    Distance: 12.6 mi
    3236 78th Avenue Southeast
    Suite 200
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • Julie Thomas 1080 Points

    Julie Thomas

    Swedish Primary Care - Mercer Island
    Distance: 12.6 mi
    3236 78th Avenue Southeast
    Suite 200
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • Mona Shawky, Dr. 260 Points

    Mona Shawky, Dr.

    Mona Shawky, MD, PhD
    Distance: 12.6 mi
    8015 Southeast 28th Street Suite 310
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • John Addison, MD 100 Points

    John Addison, MD

    Distance: 12.6 mi
    7707 SE 27th St Ste 111
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • James Martin Jr, MD 100 Points

    James Martin Jr, MD

    Pacmed Clinics
    Distance: 12.6 mi
    3236 78th Ave SE Ste 200
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • John Peterson III, MD 100 Points

    John Peterson III, MD

    Distance: 12.6 mi
    7030 N Mercer Way
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • Brian Goodell, MD 90 Points

    Brian Goodell, MD

    Distance: 12.6 mi
    9831 SE 42nd Pl
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • Andrea Chang

    Andrea Chang

    Swedish Primary Care - Mercer Island
    Distance: 12.6 mi
    3236 78th Avenue Southeast
    Suite 200
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • Greg Ostergren, DO 200 Points

    Greg Ostergren, DO

    Multicare Medical Group
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 203
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Diane Combs, MD 200 Points

    Diane Combs, MD

    solo internal medicine
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 207
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • James Patterson, MD 120 Points

    James Patterson, MD

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • James Bales, MD 110 Points

    James Bales, MD

    Franciscan Medical Group
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Thomas Herron, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Herron, MD

    Harbor Pediatrics
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr Ste 1011
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Zakaria Sharif, MD 100 Points

    Zakaria Sharif, MD

    Franciscan Inpatient Team at St. Anthony
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    11567 Canterwood Blvd. NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • John Dimant, MD 100 Points

    John Dimant, MD

    Pediatrics Northwest - Gig Harbor
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Paul Schneider, MD 100 Points

    Paul Schneider, MD

    Peninsula Internal Medicine
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4423 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 200
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Carl Trott, DO 50 Points

    Carl Trott, DO

    MultiCare Gig Harbor Primary Care
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4545 Point Fosdick Drive
    Suite 250
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Mark Craddock, MD 10 Points

    Mark Craddock, MD

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw # 20
    Gig Harbor, WA 98329
  • Bruce Gottlieb, MD 10 Points

    Bruce Gottlieb, MD

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4545 Point Fosdick Drive North West Suite 145
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Greg Ostergren 10 Points

    Greg Ostergren

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 203
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Gregg Ostergren, DO 10 Points

    Gregg Ostergren, DO

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 2
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Diane Combs, MD

    Diane Combs, MD

    Diane L. Combs, MD
    Distance: 12.97 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive NorthWest, Suite 207
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Richard Gilbert, MD

    Richard Gilbert, MD

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Margo Kober 4210 Points

    Margo Kober

    Swedish First Hill Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    515 Minor Avenue
    Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Christopher Smith 3610 Points

    Christopher Smith

    Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - First Hill
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1101 Madison Street
    Suite 301
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Timothy Johnson 3150 Points

    Timothy Johnson

    Swedish First Hill Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    515 Minor Avenue
    Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Alex Efird 3000 Points

    Alex Efird

    Swedish First Hill Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    515 Minor Avenue
    Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Lili Sacks 2990 Points

    Lili Sacks

    Swedish First Hill Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    515 Minor Avenue
    Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Constance Wang 2980 Points

    Constance Wang

    Swedish Primary Care - Downtown Seattle
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    800 5th Avenue
    Suite P100
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Andrew Dym 2680 Points

    Andrew Dym

    Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Northgate
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    10416 5th Avenue Northeast
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • Linda Chow 2550 Points

    Linda Chow

    Swedish First Hill Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    515 Minor Avenue
    Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Eva Kojnok 2360 Points

    Eva Kojnok

    Swedish First Hill Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    515 Minor Avenue
    Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Michael Richter 2260 Points

    Michael Richter

    Swedish Ballard Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5350 Tallman Avenue Northwest
    Suite 301
    Seattle, WA 98107
  • Travis Lane 2250 Points

    Travis Lane

    Swedish Ballard Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5350 Tallman Avenue Northwest
    Suite 301
    Seattle, WA 98107
  • Victoria Allen 2230 Points

    Victoria Allen

    Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Beacon Hill
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1200 12th Avenue South
    Seattle, WA 98144
  • Lisa Oswald 2170 Points

    Lisa Oswald

    Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Beacon Hill
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1200 12th Avenue South
    Seattle, WA 98144
  • Natalie Talbott 2090 Points

    Natalie Talbott

    Swedish Ballard Primary Care
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5350 Tallman Avenue Northwest
    Suite 301
    Seattle, WA 98107
  • John Moen 2010 Points

    John Moen

    Swedish Primary Care - Downtown Seattle
    Distance: 14.12 mi
    800 5th Avenue
    Suite P100
    Seattle, WA 98104

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