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  • Jeffrey Hook, MD 310 Points

    Jeffrey Hook, MD

    Carolina Physician Group
    2719 Middleburg Dr Ste 105
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Vaughn Barnick 250 Points

    Vaughn Barnick

    MUSC Health Primary Care Columbia Medical Park DT I
    3700 Forest Drive
    Suite 200
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Jack Gottlieb, MD 180 Points

    Jack Gottlieb, MD

    2601 Laurel St Ste 120
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • James Herman, MD 170 Points

    James Herman, MD

    Palmetto Internal Medicine, PA
    1701 Devonshire Dr Ste 101
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Vaughn Barnick, MD 140 Points

    Vaughn Barnick, MD

    Columbia Medical Assoc
    2601 Laurel St # 210
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Laura Hamilton, MD 130 Points

    Laura Hamilton, MD

    Associates-Internal Medicine
    2701 Middleburg Dr
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Georges Postic, MD 130 Points

    Georges Postic, MD

    Columbia Gastroenterology
    2739 Laurel St Ste 1A
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • William Robinson, MD 120 Points

    William Robinson, MD

    Midlands Internal Medicine
    2719 Middleburg Dr Ste 105
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Henley Hurt, MD 110 Points

    Henley Hurt, MD

    Baptist Physician Partners
    2750 Laurel St Ste 304
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Deidre Toomer Clowney, MD 110 Points

    Deidre Toomer Clowney, MD

    Capital City Medicine, Inc.
    2719 Middleburg Drive Suite 204
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Mulugeta Tarekegne, MD 100 Points

    Mulugeta Tarekegne, MD

    Carolina Medical Group
    2719 Middleburg Dr Ste 201
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • William Wilson Jr, MD 100 Points

    William Wilson Jr, MD

    Columbia Medical Assoc
    2750 Laurel St Ste 303
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Linda Campbell, MD 100 Points

    Linda Campbell, MD

    Harbison Medical Assoc
    2719 Middleburg Dr, Columbia
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Rachel Vidal, MD 100 Points

    Rachel Vidal, MD

    Richland Memorial Hospital
    2750 Laurel St Ste 303
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • John Beard, MD

    John Beard, MD

    2001 Laurel St
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Jerry Robinson

    Jerry Robinson

    Providence Columbia Medical Associates
    2750 Laurel Street
    Suite 301
    Columbia, SC 29204

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.


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