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Find an internist in Houston, TX 77008 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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  • Asif Cochinwala, MD 160 Points

    Asif Cochinwala, MD

    1740 W 27th St Ste 201
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Thomas Corpening, MD 120 Points

    Thomas Corpening, MD

    1740 W 27th St Ste 309
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Chi Mao, MD 100 Points

    Chi Mao, MD

    Houston Intl Health Foundation
    427 W 20th St Ste 220
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Therese Sison 100 Points

    Therese Sison

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    1001 Studewood Street
    Suite 200B
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Juan Roa Mendez 100 Points

    Juan Roa Mendez

    Juan Camilo Roa Mendez, MD
    325 W 20th St
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Harmohinder Kochar, MD 100 Points

    Harmohinder Kochar, MD

    1740 W 27th St Ste 110
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Norma Rivera Opio, MD 100 Points

    Norma Rivera Opio, MD

    1801 North Loop W Ste 45
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Agha Saleem, MD 100 Points

    Agha Saleem, MD

    1919 North Loop W Ste 299
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Ana Torres, MD 100 Points

    Ana Torres, MD

    1740 W 27th St Ste 304
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Edmundo Yrigoyen, MD 100 Points

    Edmundo Yrigoyen, MD

    427 W 20th St
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Chadwick Richard 50 Points

    Chadwick Richard

    Chadwick Seth Richard, MD
    325 W 20th St
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Kim Horn, MD 50 Points

    Kim Horn, MD

    1740 W 27th St Ste 209
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Julia Kovacs 50 Points

    Julia Kovacs

    Houston Heights Primary Care
    427 West 20th Street
    Suite 303
    Houston, TX 77008
  • Salim A Lakhani, MD

    Salim A Lakhani, MD

    1801 NORTH LOOP W STE 50
    HOUSTON, TX 77008
  • Victor Vlahakos

    Victor Vlahakos

    1740 W 27th St Ste 302
    Houston, TX 77008

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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