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  • Kenyatta Shamlin, MD 600 Points

    Kenyatta Shamlin, MD

    Baton Rouge Family Medical Ctr
    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 100
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Bradley Lamar Meek, MD
    300 Points

    Bradley Lamar Meek, MD

    8119 Picardy Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Brian Chris Gremillion, MD
    150 Points

    Brian Chris Gremillion, MD

    8119 Picardy Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Christopher Turner, MD 100 Points

    Christopher Turner, MD

    Baton Rouge Family Medical Ctr
    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 100
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Kyle Francis Champagne, MD
    100 Points

    Kyle Francis Champagne, MD

    8119 Picardy Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Robert Landry, MD 100 Points

    Robert Landry, MD

    Earl K Long Memorial Hospital
    4950 Essen Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Charles Berggreen, MD 100 Points

    Charles Berggreen, MD

    Gastroenterology Associates
    8150 Jefferson Hwy
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Christopher Luscy, MD 100 Points

    Christopher Luscy, MD

    National Medical Care
    4950 Essen Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Michael Roppolo, MD 100 Points

    Michael Roppolo, MD

    National Medical Care
    4950 Essen Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Pam Katharani, MD 100 Points

    Pam Katharani, MD

    Ochsner Clinic Bluebonnet
    9001 Summa Ave, Oschner Clinic
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Mandana Hashefi, MD 100 Points

    Mandana Hashefi, MD

    Ochsner Clinic Of Baton Rouge
    9001 Summa Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Vivek Jain, MD 100 Points

    Vivek Jain, MD

    Ochsner Clinic Of Baton Rouge
    9001 Summa Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Rhonda Thigpen, MD 100 Points

    Rhonda Thigpen, MD

    Ochsner Clinic Of Baton Rouge
    9001 Summa Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Keith Holmes, MD 100 Points

    Keith Holmes, MD

    Oshsner Clinic East
    9001 Summa Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Glenn Gomes, MD 100 Points

    Glenn Gomes, MD

    Oshsner Clinic Of Baton Rouge
    9001 Summa Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Bernadette Hee, MD 100 Points

    Bernadette Hee, MD

    Oshsner Clinic Of Baton Rouge
    9001 Summa Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Stephen Lindsey, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Lindsey, MD

    Oshsner Clinic Of Baton Rouge
    9001 Summa Ave
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Thomas Cocke, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Cocke, MD

    Renal Associates
    4950 Essen Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Robert Kenney, MD 100 Points

    Robert Kenney, MD

    Renal Associates
    4950 Essen Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Jones Samuel, MD 100 Points

    Jones Samuel, MD

    Renal Associates
    4950 Essen Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Tony Sun, MD 100 Points

    Tony Sun, MD

    8591 United Plaza Blvd Ste 270
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Melanie Mc Knight, MD 50 Points

    Melanie Mc Knight, MD

    9001 Summa Ave, Ochsner Clnc
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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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