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Find an internist in Highland Park, IL 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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  • Barbara Brotine, MD 170 Points
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    Barbara Brotine, MD

    Barbara J. Brotine M.D.
    Distance: 10.8 mi
    9669 Kenton Ave Ste 404
    Skokie, IL 60076
  • Robert Freilich, MD
    320 Points

    Robert Freilich, MD

    Robert A. Freilich, MD
    600 Central Ave.
    Suite 333
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Robert Freilich, M.D. 300 Points

    Robert Freilich, M.D.

    600 Central Ave. Suite 333
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Lee Freedman 200 Points

    Lee Freedman

    Dr. Lee S. Freedman, MD
    806 Central Avenue
    Suite 103
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Jeffrey Garland, MD 170 Points

    Jeffrey Garland, MD

    480 Elm Pl
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Lee Freedman, MD 160 Points

    Lee Freedman, MD

    806 Central Ave Ste 103
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Mark Greenberger, MD 150 Points

    Mark Greenberger, MD

    Mark A. Greenberger, M.D., S.C.
    480 Elm Pl Ste 203
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Kenneth Breger, MD 140 Points

    Kenneth Breger, MD

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd
    625 Roger Williams Ave Ste 101
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Gary Kaufman, MD 140 Points

    Gary Kaufman, MD

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd
    625 Roger Williams Ave Ste 101
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Lynn Piest, MD 130 Points

    Lynn Piest, MD

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd
    625 Roger Williams Ave
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Madeleine Neems, MD 120 Points

    Madeleine Neems, MD

    North Shore Medical Svc
    480 Elm Pl Ste 200
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • 120 Points

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd

    625 Roger Williams Ave
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Robert Block, MD 120 Points

    Robert Block, MD

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd
    625 Roger Williams Ave
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Victor Levitan, MD 120 Points

    Victor Levitan, MD

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd
    625 Roger Williams Ave Ste 101
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Ila Kurani, MD 110 Points

    Ila Kurani, MD

    1950 Sheridan Rd
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Richard Kraines, MD 110 Points

    Richard Kraines, MD

    Richard L Kraines Ltd
    750 Homewood Ave
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Maurice Pickard, MD 100 Points

    Maurice Pickard, MD

    480 Elm Pl Ste 203
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Ronald Feingold, MD 100 Points

    Ronald Feingold, MD

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd
    625 Roger Williams Ave
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Arielle Levitan, MD 100 Points

    Arielle Levitan, MD

    Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine Ltd
    625 Roger Williams Ave Ste 101
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • David Ginsburg

    David Ginsburg

    750 Homewood Ave Ste 250
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Nancy Nora

    Nancy Nora

    750 Homewood Ave Ste 250
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Victor Levitan 160 Points

    Victor Levitan

    Northwestern Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Geriatrics - Deerfield
    Distance: 2.38 mi
    350 S Waukegan Rd Stes 100 & 200
    Ste 200
    Deerfield, IL 60015

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