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  • Abuzafar Osman, MD 100 Points

    Abuzafar Osman, MD

    Long Island State Vetrns Home
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    100 Patriots Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Miguel Molina, MD 100 Points

    Miguel Molina, MD

    Distance: 28.06 mi
    101 Nicholls Rd T19 020
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Norman Edelman, MD 100 Points

    Norman Edelman, MD

    Nysu Health Science Med-School
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    Stony Brook Sch Of Med, Hlth Sci Ctr Level 4-170
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Richard Fine, MD 100 Points

    Richard Fine, MD

    Pediatric Childrens Svc
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    Health Sciences Center, 101 Nicolls Rd #Pd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Paul Richman, MD 100 Points

    Paul Richman, MD

    Distance: 28.06 mi
    101 Nicolls Rd Ste T17-40
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Margaret Parker, MD 100 Points

    Margaret Parker, MD

    Stony Brook Childrens Svcs Pc Dept Of Pediatrics
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    Dept Of Pediatrics, Suny At Stony Brook
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • David Cooling, MD 100 Points

    David Cooling, MD

    Stony Brook Emergency Phys
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    Univ Hosp Hsc Dept Em, Suny At Stony Brook
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Brooke Moore, MD 100 Points

    Brooke Moore, MD

    Suffolk Neuphrology Conslnts
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    2500 Route 347 Ste 14
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Igor Chernyavskiy, MD 100 Points

    Igor Chernyavskiy, MD

    Suny
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    79 Middleville Rd Ste 115
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Hussein Foda, MD 100 Points

    Hussein Foda, MD

    Suny Medical Center
    Distance: 28.06 mi
    101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Cecelia Young, MD 100 Points

    Cecelia Young, MD

    Distance: 28.06 mi
    60 Hastings Dr
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Demetrius Zodiatis, MD 100 Points

    Demetrius Zodiatis, MD

    Distance: 28.06 mi
    1388 Stony Brook Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Edward Nord, MD 70 Points

    Edward Nord, MD

    Distance: 28.06 mi
    Suny Stony Brook Nephrolgy, Hsc T15 Rm 020
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Roy Steigbigel

    Roy Steigbigel

    Distance: 28.06 mi
    Hsc-T-15-080 Suny Stony Brook
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Alphonse Altorelli, MD 150 Points

    Alphonse Altorelli, MD

    Distance: 33.56 mi
    PO Box 1272, 1 Kirby Rd
    Washington, CT 06793

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