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  • G Ravikumar, MD 120 Points

    G Ravikumar, MD

    Nephrology Medical Group Inc Of Orange County
    5451 La Palma Ave Ste 47
    La Palma, CA 90623
  • Yih-Shiyng Wu, MD 100 Points

    Yih-Shiyng Wu, MD

    Harriman Jones Medical Group
    7872 Walker St Ste 100
    La Palma, CA 90623
  • Helena Humphrey, M.D. 100 Points

    Helena Humphrey, M.D.

    7872 Walker St
    Suite 100
    La Palma, CA 90623
  • Edward Jang, MD 100 Points

    Edward Jang, MD

    7872 Walker St Ste 100, Intercounty Med Grp
    La Palma, CA 90623
  • Tina Sugimoto, MD 100 Points

    Tina Sugimoto, MD

    7872 Walker St Ste 100
    La Palma, CA 90623
  • Petra Wong, MD 120 Points

    Petra Wong, MD

    Cerritos Family Medical Group
    Distance: 1.32 mi
    19151 Bloomfield Ave
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Stuart Finkelstein, MD 120 Points

    Stuart Finkelstein, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    19151 Bloomfield Ave
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Jaesoo Pak, MD 110 Points

    Jaesoo Pak, MD

    Forest Medical Ctr
    Distance: 1.32 mi
    11841 South St
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Diep Bui, MD 100 Points

    Diep Bui, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    12842 Heritage Pl
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Ki Che, MD 100 Points

    Ki Che, MD

    Gospel Medical Clinic
    Distance: 1.32 mi
    12506 South St, Gospel Medical Clnc
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Tzong-Yueh Hwang, MD 100 Points

    Tzong-Yueh Hwang, MD

    Hwang's Medical Clinic
    Distance: 1.32 mi
    12146 South St Ste B
    Cerritos, CA 90701
  • Stuart Finkelstein

    Stuart Finkelstein

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    19151 Bloomfield Ave
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Roberto Luarca, MD 100 Points

    Roberto Luarca, MD

    Distance: 1.82 mi
    21500 Pioneer Blvd Ste 102
    Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
  • Michael Philipps, MD 100 Points

    Michael Philipps, MD

    Distance: 2.11 mi
    5757 Plaza Dr, Ms Cy 44-1'42
    Cypress, CA 90630
  • Jacquelyn Vanderwall, MD 100 Points

    Jacquelyn Vanderwall, MD

    Distance: 2.48 mi
    PO Box 1087
    Artesia, CA 90702
  • HERMAN BELL

    HERMAN BELL

    HERMAN BELL
    Distance: 2.48 mi
    18300 Gridley Rd
    301
    Artesia, CA 90701-5401
  • Tzong Hwang, MD

    Tzong Hwang, MD

    Distance: 2.48 mi
    12146 South St Ste B
    Artesia, CA 90701
  • Hima Natla 200 Points

    Hima Natla

    Hima Bindu Natla, MD
    Distance: 3.15 mi
    6261 Stanton Ave Fl 1 St
    Buena Park, CA 90621
  • Paul Chang, MD 100 Points

    Paul Chang, MD

    Edward Medical Group
    Distance: 3.15 mi
    6301 Beach Blvd Ste 101
    Buena Park, CA 90621
  • Shahrokh Zahed, MD 100 Points

    Shahrokh Zahed, MD

    Eve Medical Ctr
    Distance: 3.15 mi
    6550 Knott Ave
    Buena Park, CA 90621
  • Kihong Choe, MD

    Kihong Choe, MD

    Distance: 3.15 mi
    6301 BEACH BLVD 101
    BUENA PARK, CA 90621
  • Winston Wong

    Winston Wong

    Distance: 3.15 mi
    6900 Lincoln Ave
    Buena Park, CA 90620
  • Michelle Ryan, MD 150 Points

    Michelle Ryan, MD

    Coast Internal Medical Assoc
    Distance: 3.34 mi
    10861 Cherry St Ste 302
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Jacquelyn Vander Wall 150 Points

    Jacquelyn Vander Wall

    Jacquelyn L Vander Wall, MD
    Distance: 3.34 mi
    3460 Katella Ave
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Gerald Cohen, MD 140 Points

    Gerald Cohen, MD

    Associates IN Internal Med
    Distance: 3.34 mi
    3801 Katella Ave Ste 330
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Susan Sleep, MD 140 Points

    Susan Sleep, MD

    Distance: 3.34 mi
    3742 Katella Suite 302
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720

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