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  • Jason Choi 250 Points

    Jason Choi

    Stratford Health Center
    206 S Stratford Ave
    Ste B
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • James Sweeney 150 Points

    James Sweeney

    Coastal Valley Health Center
    1510 E Main St
    Ste 104C
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Erin Chamberlain 150 Points

    Erin Chamberlain

    Mission Hope Medical Oncology - Santa Maria
    1325 E Church St
    Ste 301
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Constantine Melitas 150 Points

    Constantine Melitas

    Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast
    316 S Stratford Ave
    Ste B
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Elena Regala, MD 120 Points

    Elena Regala, MD

    Elena R Regala Inc
    210 S Palisade Dr Ste 202
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Suresh Lodha, MD 110 Points

    Suresh Lodha, MD

    Suresh C Lodha Inc
    214 S Stratford Ave
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Mohammed Arain, MD 100 Points

    Mohammed Arain, MD

    Central Coast Family Care
    1505 Shepard Dr Ste 104
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Laura Sprague, MD 100 Points

    Laura Sprague, MD

    Santa Barbara Medical Fndtn
    1300 E Cypress St Ste E
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Erin Murphy, DO 50 Points

    Erin Murphy, DO

    Santa Maria Specialty Health Center
    300 S Stratford Ave
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Muthiyaliah Babu

    Muthiyaliah Babu

    116 S Palisade Dr Ste 100
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Mudit Dabral

    Mudit Dabral

    1505 Shepard Dr Ste 105
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Karen Kolba

    Karen Kolba

    607 Plaza Dr Ste A
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Varten Tachdjian, MD

    Varten Tachdjian, MD

    901 S BROADWAY
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • Varten Tachdjian, MD

    Varten Tachdjian, MD

    1414 S MILLER ST STE 9
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

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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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