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  • Muhammad Khalil 250 Points

    Muhammad Khalil

    Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Cheri LeBlanc 210 Points

    Cheri LeBlanc

    Dr. Cheri H. LeBlanc, MD
    15165 S Harrell's Ferry Rd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • James Ratliff 200 Points

    James Ratliff

    Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Caroline Flint 150 Points

    Caroline Flint

    Caroline Flint, MD
    16777 Medical Center Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Kellie Harris 150 Points

    Kellie Harris

    Kellie Harris, NP
    16777 Medical Center Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • James Osterberger, MD 120 Points

    James Osterberger, MD

    Medical Associates
    17050 Medical Center Dr Ste 114
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Michael Guarisco, MD 120 Points

    Michael Guarisco, MD

    Stanocola Medical Center
    16777 Medical Center Drive Suite 400
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Caroline Flint, MD 110 Points

    Caroline Flint, MD

    Oshsner Clinic East
    17050 Medical Center Dr Ste 111
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Robert Mc Kinney, MD 100 Points

    Robert Mc Kinney, MD

    2345 Oneal Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Cheri Le Blanc, MD 100 Points

    Cheri Le Blanc, MD

    Oshsner Clinic East
    2645 Oneal Ln Bldg C
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Linda Mc Cauley, MD 100 Points

    Linda Mc Cauley, MD

    Oshsner Clinic East
    2345 Oneal Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Robert Mc Kinney II, MD 100 Points

    Robert Mc Kinney II, MD

    Oshsner Clinic East
    2345 Oneal Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Claude Tellis, MD 100 Points

    Claude Tellis, MD

    Oshsner Clinic Of Baton Rouge
    2345 Oneal Ln
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Haytham Kawji, MD 100 Points

    Haytham Kawji, MD

    Stanocola Medical Clinic
    16777 Medical Center Dr
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Grace Maher Reynolds, MD 100 Points

    Grace Maher Reynolds, MD

    Stanocola Medical Clinic
    16777 Medical Center Dr Ste 125
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Saiyid Wahid, MD 90 Points

    Saiyid Wahid, MD

    Urgent Care & Family Medicine
    1962 Oneal Ln Ste H-1
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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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