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  • Sarah Knight
    450 Points
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    Sarah Knight

    Ochsner Health Center - Raceland
    Distance: 11.63 mi
    106 Cypress St
    Raceland, LA 70394
    Sarah Knight, M.D. specializes in Primary Care at Ochsner Health in Raceland, LA.
  • Mohammad Nawaz
    350 Points
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    Mohammad Nawaz

    Mohammad Nawaz, MD
    Distance: 11.63 mi
    106 Cypress St
    Raceland, LA 70394
    Dr. Mohammad Nawaz is an Internal Medicine physician at Ochsner St. Anne in Raceland, Louisiana. He earned his medica...
  • Jorge Morales
    450 Points
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    Jorge Morales

    Ochsner Medical Center
    Distance: 31.45 mi
    1057 Paul Maillard Rd
    Luling, LA 70070
    Dr. Morales specializes in Hospital Medicine at Ochsner Health in the Greater New Orleans region.
  • Pallavi Sunkara
    450 Points
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    Pallavi Sunkara

    St. Charles Parish Hospital
    Distance: 31.45 mi
    1057 Paul Maillard Rd
    Luling, LA 70070
    Dr. Pallavi Sunkara earned her medical degree from Andhra Unversity - Facility of Medicine. She completed her interna...
  • Oluwakemi Adeyanju
    450 Points
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    Oluwakemi Adeyanju

    Oluwakemi E. Adeyanju, MD
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    13100 River Rd
    Destrehan, LA 70047
    Oluwakemi E. Adeyanju, MD, practices internal medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Adeyanju received her medical degree fr...
  • Ray Cinnater, MD 110 Points

    Ray Cinnater, MD

    Internal Medicine Associates
    855 Belanger Street, Suite 102
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Samuel Stagg III, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Stagg III, MD

    Cardiovascular Institute
    PO Box 4176
    Houma, LA 70361
  • Jerome Ellender, MD 100 Points

    Jerome Ellender, MD

    855 Belanger St Ste 201
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Stephen Hellman, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Hellman, MD

    Houma Diagnostic Clinic
    601 Dunn St
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Herminio Suazo, MD 100 Points

    Herminio Suazo, MD

    Kidney & Hypertension Ctr
    906 Belanger St
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Mary Eschete, MD 100 Points

    Mary Eschete, MD

    South Louisiana Medical Associates
    1978 Industrial Blvd
    Houma, LA 70363
  • Thomas Ferguson, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Ferguson, MD

    South Louisiana Medical Associates
    1978 Industrial Blvd
    Houma, LA 70363
  • Ralph Bourgeois

    Ralph Bourgeois

    855 Belanger St Ste 107
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Samuel Stagg, III, MD

    Samuel Stagg, III, MD

    Cardiovascular Institute of The South - Houma
    225 Dunn Street
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Jules Dupont, MD

    Jules Dupont, MD

    855 Belanger St
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Samir Kailani, MD

    Samir Kailani, MD

    855 Belanger St
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Gregory Maidoh, MD

    Gregory Maidoh, MD

    1018 Verret St
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Stephen Mallernee, MD

    Stephen Mallernee, MD

    300 Wellington Dr
    Houma, LA 70360
  • David Sisam, DO

    David Sisam, DO

    855 Belanger St Ste 100
    Houma, LA 70360
  • Allen Vander, MD

    Allen Vander, MD

    Kidney Center of South Louisiana
    Distance: 8.11 mi
    115 Eureka Drive
    Gray, LA 70359
  • Felix Torres Cabrera, MD 100 Points

    Felix Torres Cabrera, MD

    Terrebonne General Medical Ctr
    Distance: 11.63 mi
    4608 Highway 1
    Raceland, LA 70394
  • Leo Hebert, MD 100 Points

    Leo Hebert, MD

    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1101 Audubon Ave Ste N6
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Allen Vander, MD 100 Points

    Allen Vander, MD

    Kidney Center Of S Louisiana
    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1101 Audubon Ave Ste S1
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Chester Boudreaux III, MD 100 Points

    Chester Boudreaux III, MD

    Regional Internal Med Assoc
    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1101 Audubon Ave Ste N1
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Allan Rubinfeld, MD 100 Points

    Allan Rubinfeld, MD

    Distance: 15.15 mi
    302 Ridgefield Rd
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • James Soignet, MD 100 Points

    James Soignet, MD

    Distance: 15.15 mi
    1101 Audubon Ave Ste S1
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Vadakkialayam Devarajan, MD 100 Points

    Vadakkialayam Devarajan, MD

    Destrehan Medical Clinic
    Distance: 31.45 mi
    853 Milling Ave
    Luling, LA 70070
  • David Sampognaro, MD 100 Points

    David Sampognaro, MD

    Distance: 31.45 mi
    879 Milling Ave
    Luling, LA 70070
  • Helen Badie, MD 100 Points

    Helen Badie, MD

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    PO Box 337
    Destrehan, LA 70047

Nearby Cities

Gray (8.11 mi)
Raceland (11.63 mi)
Thibodaux (15.15 mi)

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