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Find an internist in Vista, CA 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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  • Isadore Tarantino, MD 50 Points

    Isadore Tarantino, MD

    Distance: 24.51 mi
    39465 Chappellet Cir
    Murrieta, CA 92563
  • PERVAIZ CHANNAH, M.D. 10 Points

    PERVAIZ CHANNAH, M.D.

    PERVAIZ CHANNAH & ASSOCIATES
    Distance: 24.51 mi
    25109 JEFFERSON AV STE 105
    Murrieta, CA 92562
  • Joseph Mondschein, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Mondschein, MD

    Distance: 26.16 mi
    PO Box 555191
    Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
  • James Sperber 200 Points

    James Sperber

    James Sperber, MD
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    675 Camino de Los Mares
    Suite 200
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Predrag Mitrevski 200 Points

    Predrag Mitrevski

    Predrag Mitrevski, MD
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    675 Camino de Los Mares
    Suite 200
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • James Sperber, MD 170 Points

    James Sperber, MD

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    657 Camino De Los Mares Ste 133
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Lawrence Chang, MD 140 Points

    Lawrence Chang, MD

    Pacific Crest Medical Group
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    665 Camino De Los Mares Ste 301
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • John Keenan, MD 100 Points

    John Keenan, MD

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    PO Box 128
    San Clemente, CA 92674
  • 100 Points

    MemorialCare Medical Group

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    675 Camino De Los Mares
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Amy Underwood-Jolly 100 Points

    Amy Underwood-Jolly

    Mission Heritage San Clemente - Suite 102
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    831 Via Suerte
    Suite 102
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Theodore Van Dam, MD 100 Points

    Theodore Van Dam, MD

    Mission Internal Medical Group
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    665 Camino De Los Mares Ste 210
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Darshana Kadakia, MD 100 Points

    Darshana Kadakia, MD

    San Clemente Medi-Ctr
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    910 S El Camino Real
    San Clemente, CA 92672
  • Ricardo Davalos

    Ricardo Davalos

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    PO Box 786
    San Clemente, CA 92674
  • Hotosa Ebrahimzadeh

    Hotosa Ebrahimzadeh

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    150 Avenida Cabrillo Ste A
    San Clemente, CA 92672
  • MemorialCare Medical Group

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa
    Ste 250
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • MemorialCare Medical Group

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa
    Ste 250
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Monika Kaniewska

    Monika Kaniewska

    Mission Heritage San Clemente - Suite 102
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    831 Via Suerte
    Suite 102
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Seema Khan 200 Points

    Seema Khan

    MemorialCare Medical Group
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    31001 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Thuytrang Nguyen, MD 100 Points

    Thuytrang Nguyen, MD

    Distance: 31.97 mi
    33081 Calle Perfecto Ste A
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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