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  • Taylor Sykes & Snyder

    Distance: 22.25 mi
    108 Doctors Dr
    Boone, NC 28607
  • Peter Haibach, MD

    Peter Haibach, MD

    Watauga Internal Medicine
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    PO Box 2780
    Boone, NC 28607
  • John Whitlock, MD

    John Whitlock, MD

    Watauga Internal Medicine
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    PO Box 2780
    Boone, NC 28607
  • Lawrence Caldwell II, MD 100 Points

    Lawrence Caldwell II, MD

    Caldwell Medical Ctr
    Distance: 24.52 mi
    PO Box 849
    Newton, NC 28658
  • David Kimmel, DO, MD 100 Points

    David Kimmel, DO, MD

    Cannon Meml Hosp
    Distance: 25.33 mi
    PO Box 1568
    Banner Elk, NC 28604
  • David Kimmel, MD

    David Kimmel, MD

    Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hos
    Distance: 25.33 mi
    PO Box 8
    Banner Elk, NC 28604
  • Thomas Mc Mahan, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Mc Mahan, MD

    Distance: 26.53 mi
    1710 N Parkwood Dr
    Wilkesboro, NC 28697
  • Pradip Thakkar, MD 100 Points

    Pradip Thakkar, MD

    Distance: 26.53 mi
    1201 School St Ste F
    Wilkesboro, NC 28697
  • Nicholas Cirillo, DO 100 Points

    Nicholas Cirillo, DO

    Western Carolina Digestive Ctr
    Distance: 26.53 mi
    PO Box 973
    Wilkesboro, NC 28697
  • Lucian Sorescu, MD
    150 Points

    Lucian Sorescu, MD

    Blue Ridge Medical Group
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    1912 W Park Drive
    West Park Shopping Center
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Jan Kriska, MD
    150 Points

    Jan Kriska, MD

    Distance: 27.63 mi
    1912 W Park Dr
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • William Watkins, MD 110 Points

    William Watkins, MD

    Aegis Family Health Ctr
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    1916 W Park Dr
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Kenneth Curl, MD 110 Points

    Kenneth Curl, MD

    Riverside Medical Assoc
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    702 13th St
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Karolen Bowman, MD 100 Points

    Karolen Bowman, MD

    Distance: 27.63 mi
    PO Box 609
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Zbigniew Cichon, MD 100 Points

    Zbigniew Cichon, MD

    Distance: 27.63 mi
    110 Jefferson St Ste 103
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Dariel Rathmell, MD 100 Points

    Dariel Rathmell, MD

    Family Helarnal Medicine
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    1916 W Park Dr
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Kenny Hefner, MD 100 Points

    Kenny Hefner, MD

    Medical Assoc Of Wilkes
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    1919 W Park Dr
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • James Jewell, MD 100 Points

    James Jewell, MD

    Medical Assoc Of Wilkes
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    1919 W Park Dr
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • Bradley Templeton, MD 100 Points

    Bradley Templeton, MD

    Riverside Medical Assoc
    Distance: 27.63 mi
    PO Box 1348
    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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