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  • Richard Purcell, MD 300 Points

    Richard Purcell, MD

    Adult Medicine & Wellness Center
    1230 A East Kingsley St.
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Russell Jones 150 Points

    Russell Jones

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine - S. Fremont
    1965 S. Fremont Avenue
    Suite 350
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Richard Cunningham, MD 120 Points

    Richard Cunningham, MD

    Atwood & Cunningham
    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 2300
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • David Sommerfeld, MD 120 Points

    David Sommerfeld, MD

    Springfield Nephrology Assoc
    1911 S National Ave Ste 301
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Michael Scott, MD 110 Points

    Michael Scott, MD

    Atwood & Cunningham
    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 2300
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Shelby Deckard, MD 110 Points

    Shelby Deckard, MD

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 1500
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Nelson Delarosa, MD 110 Points

    Nelson Delarosa, MD

    Internal Medicine Group
    1900 S National Ave Ste 2955
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Raja Purushothaman, MD 110 Points

    Raja Purushothaman, MD

    Meramec Medical Group
    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 3800
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Thomas Rossiter, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Rossiter, MD

    St John's Diabetes Education
    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • William Taylor, MD 110 Points

    William Taylor, MD

    St John's Diabetes Education
    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 2300, Whiteside Adult Med
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Keith Ellis, MD 100 Points

    Keith Ellis, MD

    Atwood & Cunningham
    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 2300
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • James Rogers Jr, MD 100 Points

    James Rogers Jr, MD

    Atwood & Cunningham
    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 2300
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Paul Gill, MD 100 Points

    Paul Gill, MD

    Cancer & Hematology Ctr
    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3000
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Wanda Ethen, MD 100 Points

    Wanda Ethen, MD

    1235 E Cherokee St, Dept-Dedicated Admitting &
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Dewey Ballard, MD 100 Points

    Dewey Ballard, MD

    Internal Medicine Group
    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 3500
    Springfield, MO 65804

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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