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Find an internist in Blue Springs, MO 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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  • Maureen Dudgeon, MD 100 Points

    Maureen Dudgeon, MD

    Overland Park Pediatrics
    Distance: 23.6 mi
    7405 Renner Rd
    Shawnee, KS 66217
  • Daniel Paul, MD 110 Points

    Daniel Paul, MD

    Distance: 24.36 mi
    902 E Main St
    Richmond, MO 64085
  • Naser Soghrati

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    1026 Main St
    Lexington, MO 64067
  • Lisa Madsen, MD
    390 Points

    Lisa Madsen, MD

    AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Prairie Star
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    23351 Prairie Star Parkway
    Suite A245
    Lenexa, KS 66227
  • George Stamos, MD 110 Points

    George Stamos, MD

    Kenyon Clinic
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    10550 Quivira Rd Ste 510
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Gary Harmon, MD 100 Points

    Gary Harmon, MD

    Nelson Harmon Kaplan Chartered
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    10550 Quivira Rd Ste 480
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • James Kaplan, MD 100 Points

    James Kaplan, MD

    Nelson Harmon Kaplan Chartered
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    10550 Quivira Rd Ste 480
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • John Nelson, MD 100 Points

    John Nelson, MD

    Nelson Harmon Kaplan Chartered
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    10550 Quivira Rd Ste 480
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Lawrence Riffel, MD 100 Points

    Lawrence Riffel, MD

    Osteoporsis & Preventive Hlth
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    10550 Quivira Rd Ste 510
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Carlos Dujovne, MD 100 Points

    Carlos Dujovne, MD

    Radiant Research
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    12200 W 106th St Ste 330
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Kimberly Davies, MD

    Kimberly Davies, MD

    Distance: 24.66 mi
    13616 W 76th Ter
    Lenexa, KS 66216
  • Hassan M. Saradih, M.D.

    Hassan M. Saradih, M.D.

    Hassan M. Saradih, M.D.
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    23351 Prairie Star Pkwy Ste A305
    Lenexa, KS 66227
  • Cameron Herr, DO
    150 Points

    Cameron Herr, DO

    Saint Luke's Endocrinology Specialists-Parkville
    Distance: 24.74 mi
    6185 Jefferson Ave
    Parkville, MO 64152
  • Mary Mc Ginnis, MD 100 Points

    Mary Mc Ginnis, MD

    Grandview Health Care Ctr
    Distance: 24.74 mi
    900 Main St
    Parkville, MO 64152
  • Linda Dorzab, MD 120 Points

    Linda Dorzab, MD

    Distance: 26.44 mi
    3464 W 171st St
    Stilwell, KS 66085

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