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  • Henry Winn, MD 330 Points

    Henry Winn, MD

    15651 Imperial Hwy Ste 102B
    La Mirada, CA 90638
  • Anwar Arastu 200 Points

    Anwar Arastu

    Anwar & Vaseema Arastu MD Inc.
    12675 La Mirada Boulevard
    Suite 200
    La Mirada, CA 90638
  • Malathy Sriskandarajah, MD 100 Points

    Malathy Sriskandarajah, MD

    Ameri-West Medical Assoc
    16223 Eagle Ridge Ct
    La Mirada, CA 90638
  • Ajit Shah

    Ajit Shah

    11530 La Mirada Blvd
    La Mirada, CA 90638
  • Hima Natla 200 Points

    Hima Natla

    Hima Bindu Natla, MD
    Distance: 3.53 mi
    6261 Stanton Ave Fl 1 St
    Buena Park, CA 90621
  • Omar Fadeel 150 Points

    Omar Fadeel

    Omar Othman Fadeel-Omar, MD
    Distance: 3.53 mi
    6900 Lincoln Ave
    Buena Park, CA 90620
  • Paul Chang, MD 100 Points

    Paul Chang, MD

    Edward Medical Group
    Distance: 3.53 mi
    6301 Beach Blvd Ste 101
    Buena Park, CA 90621
  • Shahrokh Zahed, MD 100 Points

    Shahrokh Zahed, MD

    Eve Medical Ctr
    Distance: 3.53 mi
    6550 Knott Ave
    Buena Park, CA 90621
  • Kihong Choe, MD

    Kihong Choe, MD

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    6301 BEACH BLVD 101
    BUENA PARK, CA 90621
  • Winston Wong

    Winston Wong

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    6900 Lincoln Ave
    Buena Park, CA 90620
  • Mehran Rouhani Sisan

    Mehran Rouhani Sisan

    Friends of Family Health Center
    Distance: 3.91 mi
    501 South Idaho Street
    Suite 100
    La Habra, CA 90631
  • Aida Salatinjants, MD 190 Points

    Aida Salatinjants, MD

    Personal Care Medical Clinic
    Distance: 4.13 mi
    13132 Studebaker Rd Ste 3
    Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Lucita Cruz, MD 100 Points

    Lucita Cruz, MD

    Lucita M Cruz Inc
    Distance: 4.13 mi
    12507 Alondra Blvd
    Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Don Cho, MD 100 Points

    Don Cho, MD

    Norwalk Pioneer Medical Clinic
    Distance: 4.13 mi
    13818 Pioneer Blvd
    Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Harris Musafer

    Harris Musafer

    Distance: 4.13 mi
    12006 Rosecrans Ave
    Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Dwight David, MD 170 Points

    Dwight David, MD

    Distance: 4.44 mi
    15111 Whittier Blvd Ste 102
    Whittier, CA 90603
  • Sy Oang, DO 140 Points

    Sy Oang, DO

    Bright Medical
    Distance: 4.44 mi
    15725 Whittier Blvd
    Whittier, CA 90603
  • Juan Lorenzo Montes, MD 110 Points

    Juan Lorenzo Montes, MD

    Montes Medical Group Inc
    Distance: 4.44 mi
    11822 Floral Dr
    Whittier, CA 90601

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.


Internist Related Terms:
physical examinations, cholesterol testing, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment, internal medicine, internal systems, prevention, and comprehensive care