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  • Larue Westemeyer, DO

    Larue Westemeyer, DO

    608 90th Ave
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Jay Rosenberger, DO 330 Points

    Jay Rosenberger, DO

    Iowa Physicians Clinic
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Carole Frier, DO 320 Points

    Carole Frier, DO

    Des Moines Internal Medicine
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1060 4th St
    Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Todd Jensen, MD
    200 Points

    Todd Jensen, MD

    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1221 Center Street
    Suite #8
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Louis Schneider, DO 180 Points

    Louis Schneider, DO

    Iowa Clinic Internal Medicine; Iowa Clinic Pc Main Office
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Gregory Hicklin, MD 150 Points

    Gregory Hicklin, MD

    Iowa Clinic Heart & Vascular Care; Iowa Clinic Iowa Lung Center; Iowa Clinic Pc; Iowa Clinic Pc Main Office; Mercy Medical Center Administration Offic
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 200, Iowa Clinic
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Louis Schneider, DO, PHD
    150 Points

    Louis Schneider, DO, PHD

    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Sean Cunningham, MD 130 Points

    Sean Cunningham, MD

    Iowa Clinic
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1212 Pleasant St Ste 410
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Rick Tracy, DO 110 Points

    Rick Tracy, DO

    Central Iowa Internists
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1068 4th St
    Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Joseph Schupp III, MD 110 Points

    Joseph Schupp III, MD

    Diagnostic Clinic
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    2515 Grand Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Angela Collins, MD 110 Points

    Angela Collins, MD

    Iowa Clinic Heart & Vascular Care; Iowa Clinic Iowa Lung Center; Iowa Clinic Pc; Iowa Clinic Pc Main Office; Mercy Medical Center Administration Offic
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 200, Iowa Clinic
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Laura Mirsky, DO 110 Points

    Laura Mirsky, DO

    Iowa Clinic Internal Medicine; Iowa Clinic Pc
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1212 Pleasant St Ste 204
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Christopher Covert, DO 110 Points

    Christopher Covert, DO

    Iowa Physicians Clinic
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Robert Behrens, MD 110 Points

    Robert Behrens, MD

    Medical Oncology & Hematology
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • John Peppin, DO 100 Points

    John Peppin, DO

    Des Moines University Clinics
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    3200 Grand Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Mark Belz, MD 100 Points

    Mark Belz, MD

    Dialysis
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 100
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Sanjiv Dahal, MD 100 Points

    Sanjiv Dahal, MD

    Dialysis
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 100
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Robert Leisy, DO 100 Points

    Robert Leisy, DO

    Dialysis
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 100
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Craig Shadur, MD 100 Points

    Craig Shadur, MD

    Dialysis
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 100
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Adam Glazier Jr, MD 100 Points

    Adam Glazier Jr, MD

    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1215 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Russell Glynn, MD 100 Points

    Russell Glynn, MD

    Distance: 16.96 mi
    3600 30th St, 3600 30th St
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Rahim Bassiri, MD 100 Points

    Rahim Bassiri, MD

    Imtegra Health
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Michael Mc Cleary, MD 100 Points

    Michael Mc Cleary, MD

    Integra Health
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • William Yost, MD 100 Points

    William Yost, MD

    Integra Health
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
    Des Moines, IA 50309

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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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