Nearby Cities

Effingham (7.98 mi)
Shelbyville (23.21 mi)
Vandalia (23.54 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

62401 (13) (5.87 mi)
62565 (1) (23.42 mi)
62471 (2) (24.4 mi)
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  • Louis Schwing Iv, MD
    200 Points

    Louis Schwing Iv, MD

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    905 North Maple
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • Arvinder Arora, MD 100 Points

    Arvinder Arora, MD

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    401 N Mulberry St Ste 2
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • Narinder Arora, MD 100 Points

    Narinder Arora, MD

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    401 N Mulberry St Ste 2
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • Elene Awad, MD 100 Points

    Elene Awad, MD

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    901 Medical Park Dr Ste 101
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • David Kowalski, MD 100 Points

    David Kowalski, MD

    Marshall Clinic Effingham
    Distance: 7.98 mi
    300 N Maple St
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • Thomas Rentfrow, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Rentfrow, MD

    Marshall Clinic Effingham
    Distance: 7.98 mi
    PO Box 1268
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • Bashar Alzahabi

    Bashar Alzahabi

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    900 W Temple Ave Ste 103
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • Eugene Dust

    Eugene Dust

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    PO Box 1246
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • Jennifer Maneja

    Jennifer Maneja

    Springfield Clinic Effingham
    Distance: 7.98 mi
    300 North Maple Street
    Effingham, IL 62401
  • P Gurujal, MD 100 Points

    P Gurujal, MD

    Das Gurujal Ltd
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    PO Box 45
    Shelbyville, IL 62565
  • Brent Schwarm, MD 110 Points

    Brent Schwarm, MD

    Confidence Medical Assoc
    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1442 N 8th St Ste C
    Vandalia, IL 62471
  • Michael Darmadi, MD 100 Points

    Michael Darmadi, MD

    Kaskaskia Medical Ctr
    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1003 N 8th St
    Vandalia, IL 62471
  • Francis Eric Yap, MD 50 Points

    Francis Eric Yap, MD

    Pana Internal Medicine Clinic
    Distance: 30.05 mi
    101 E 9th St
    Pana, IL 62557

Nearby Cities

Effingham (7.98 mi)
Shelbyville (23.21 mi)
Vandalia (23.54 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.


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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