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Find an internist in Yelm, WA 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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  • William Elledge, MD 100 Points

    William Elledge, MD

    Yelm Family Medicine
    PO Box 760
    Yelm, WA 98597
  • Edward Jansen 2820 Points

    Edward Jansen

    Distance: 12.05 mi
    2555 Marvin Road Northeast
    Lacey, WA 98516
  • Theresa Cirone-Hornickel 1240 Points

    Theresa Cirone-Hornickel

    Distance: 12.05 mi
    2555 Marvin Road Northeast
    Lacey, WA 98516
  • Angela Chan, MD 100 Points

    Angela Chan, MD

    Distance: 12.05 mi
    3928 Pacific Ave SE
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Edward Jansen, MD 100 Points

    Edward Jansen, MD

    Olympic Medical Svc
    Distance: 12.05 mi
    8645 Martin Way E
    Lacey, WA 98516
  • Carl Ott, MD 100 Points

    Carl Ott, MD

    Olympic Medical Svc
    Distance: 12.05 mi
    8645 Martin Way E
    Lacey, WA 98516
  • Kimberley Nakai

    Kimberley Nakai

    Distance: 12.05 mi
    2555 Marvin Road Northeast
    Lacey, WA 98516
  • Sarah Lux Holbrooks, MD 330 Points

    Sarah Lux Holbrooks, MD

    South Sound Internal Medicine
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    3425 Ensign Rd NE Ste 220
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Virginia Cannon, MD 310 Points

    Virginia Cannon, MD

    Olympia Family & Internal Medicine
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    3920 Capital Mall Drive Suite 200
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Gerald Fay, MD 290 Points

    Gerald Fay, MD

    Olympia Internal Medicine
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    525 Lilly Rd NE
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Kenneth Lee, MD 140 Points

    Kenneth Lee, MD

    Distance: 15.38 mi
    4324 Martin Way E, #B
    Olympia, WA 98516
  • Dean Wiese, MD 130 Points

    Dean Wiese, MD

    Distance: 15.38 mi
    403 Black Hills Ln SW Ste 403A
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • James Lechner, MD 120 Points

    James Lechner, MD

    Providence St Peter Cancer Ctr
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    200 Lilly Rd NE Ste 2
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Michael Herring, MD 110 Points

    Michael Herring, MD

    Distance: 15.38 mi
    410 Black Hills Ln SW Ste B
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Seth Thaler, MD 110 Points

    Seth Thaler, MD

    Memorial Clinic
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    500 Lilly Rd NE Ste 202
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Yashoda Bhaskar, MD 100 Points

    Yashoda Bhaskar, MD

    Distance: 15.38 mi
    700 Lilly Rd NE, Dept Of Internal Med
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Zachary Chen, MD 100 Points

    Zachary Chen, MD

    Distance: 15.38 mi
    500 Lilly Rd NE Ste 127
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Adam Jonas, MD 100 Points

    Adam Jonas, MD

    Eastside Hospital
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    Med Dir Hlth Svcs/Wsdc, 410 W 5th St
    Olympia, WA 98504
  • Michael Howard, MD 100 Points

    Michael Howard, MD

    Group Health Cooperative
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    700 Lilly Rd NE
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • George Lamb, MD 100 Points

    George Lamb, MD

    Group Health Cooperative
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    700 Lilly Rd NE
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Courtney Nevitt, MD 100 Points

    Courtney Nevitt, MD

    Group Health Cooperative
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    700 Lilly Rd NE
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Gordon Rennie, MD 100 Points

    Gordon Rennie, MD

    Group Health Cooperative
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    700 Lilly Rd NE Dept Im
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Owen Reese Jr, MD 100 Points

    Owen Reese Jr, MD

    Memorial Clinic
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    3645 Sunset Beach Dr NW
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Robert Tomford, MD 100 Points

    Robert Tomford, MD

    Memorial Clinic
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    500 Lilly Rd NE, Memorial Clinic Ltd
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Richard Williams, MD 100 Points

    Richard Williams, MD

    Memorial Clinic
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    3425 Ensign Rd NE Ste 220
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Vo Nguyen, MD 100 Points

    Vo Nguyen, MD

    Memorial Nephrology Assoc
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    500 Lilly Rd NE Ste 203
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Austin Lampert, MD 100 Points

    Austin Lampert, MD

    Respiratory Physicians-SW WA
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    3920 Capitol Mall Dr SW Ste 304
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Mark Layton, MD 100 Points

    Mark Layton, MD

    South Puget Sound Clinical Ctr
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    1212 Harrison Ave NW
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Jerry Tanner, DO 100 Points

    Jerry Tanner, DO

    Distance: 15.38 mi
    424 Lilly Rd NE Ste B
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Harry Griffith, MD 100 Points

    Harry Griffith, MD

    Western Washington Oncology
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    500 Lilly Rd NE
    Olympia, WA 98506

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