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  • Srikanth Vemulapalli, MD
    100 Points

    Srikanth Vemulapalli, MD

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Gerard Williams, MD 100 Points

    Gerard Williams, MD

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    213 Four Park Rd Ste C
    Lafayette, LA 70507
  • Caroline Norman, MD 100 Points

    Caroline Norman, MD

    Women's Heart & Vascular Prgrm
    Distance: 16.99 mi
    610 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 410
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Masoud Yazdi, MD 90 Points

    Masoud Yazdi, MD

    Kidney Care Of Acadiana
    Distance: 16.99 mi
    224 Saint Landry St Ste 1C
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Jorge Belgodere, MD 80 Points

    Jorge Belgodere, MD

    University Medical Center
    Distance: 16.99 mi
    310 Youngsville Hwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Edward Coreil, MD 50 Points

    Edward Coreil, MD

    Hamilton Medical Group
    Distance: 16.99 mi
    4212 W Congress St Ste 3300
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Rolando Saenz, MD 50 Points

    Rolando Saenz, MD

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    PO Box 69300
    Lafayette, LA 70596
  • Alexis Ammons

    Alexis Ammons

    Alexis Ammons, APRN, DNP, FNP-C
    Distance: 16.99 mi
    1317 Jefferson St
    Lafayette, LA 70501
  • Callie Callais - Rusich

    Callie Callais - Rusich

    Callie Callais - Rusich, NP
    Distance: 16.99 mi
    1317 Jefferson St
    Lafayette, LA 70501
  • James Lipstate

    James Lipstate

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    401 Audubon Blvd Ste 102B
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Lori Vidrine Parks, MD 100 Points

    Lori Vidrine Parks, MD

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    504 Jack Miller Rd Ste 9
    Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • Charles Aswell, MD 100 Points

    Charles Aswell, MD

    Ville Platte Medical Group
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    503 Jack Miller Rd Ste A
    Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • Brent Ardoin, MD 100 Points

    Brent Ardoin, MD

    Distance: 20.06 mi
    728 Poinciana Ave
    Mamou, LA 70554
  • Oscar Rodriguez, MD 100 Points

    Oscar Rodriguez, MD

    Distance: 20.06 mi
    1413 7th St Ste B
    Mamou, LA 70554
  • John Andrus, MD 60 Points

    John Andrus, MD

    Distance: 20.06 mi
    1413 7th St Ste A
    Mamou, LA 70554
  • Jaime Cordova, MD 110 Points

    Jaime Cordova, MD

    Distance: 20.86 mi
    1442 E Bridge St
    Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
  • Debra Durham, MD 100 Points

    Debra Durham, MD

    Primary Care Physicians
    Distance: 29.79 mi
    PO Box 2780
    Saint Martinville, LA 70582

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