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  • Stephen Speeg, MD 130 Points

    Stephen Speeg, MD

    Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
    Distance: 9.92 mi
    6516 E Myrtle Ave
    Baker, LA 70714
  • Ernest Thompson, MD 110 Points

    Ernest Thompson, MD

    Internal Medicine & Diseases
    Distance: 9.92 mi
    12902 Plank Rd
    Baker, LA 70714
  • Kristin Diondre Lynch Grimes, DO
    100 Points

    Kristin Diondre Lynch Grimes, DO

    Distance: 9.92 mi
    6516 E Myrtle Ave
    Baker, LA 70714
  • Diane Finley, MD 100 Points

    Diane Finley, MD

    Internal Medicine & Diseases
    Distance: 9.92 mi
    12902 Plank Rd
    Baker, LA 70714
  • Kent Rhodes, MD 100 Points

    Kent Rhodes, MD

    Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
    Distance: 9.92 mi
    6516 E Myrtle Ave
    Baker, LA 70714
  • John Schwab, MD 100 Points

    John Schwab, MD

    Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
    Distance: 9.92 mi
    6516 E Myrtle Ave
    Baker, LA 70714
  • Jack Reid, MD
    150 Points

    Jack Reid, MD

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 215
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Catherine Caldwell Spiller, MD
    100 Points

    Catherine Caldwell Spiller, MD

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 104
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Michael Patrick Green, MD
    300 Points

    Michael Patrick Green, MD

    Distance: 11.23 mi
    4353 LA Hwy 1 S
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Renee Mitchell Bujol, NP
    100 Points

    Renee Mitchell Bujol, NP

    Distance: 11.23 mi
    4353 LA Hwy 1 S
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Santhosh Reddy, MD 100 Points

    Santhosh Reddy, MD

    Family Medical Ctr
    Distance: 11.23 mi
    970 N Alexander Ave, Family Medical Clinic
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Nita Guillot Lindsly, NP
    100 Points

    Nita Guillot Lindsly, NP

    Distance: 11.23 mi
    4463 LA Hwy 1 S
    Ste A
    Port Allen, LA 70767
  • Clayton Brown, MD 100 Points

    Clayton Brown, MD

    Distance: 12.35 mi
    2335 Church St Ste F
    Zachary, LA 70791
  • Juan Medina, MD 100 Points

    Juan Medina, MD

    Distance: 12.35 mi
    PO Box 1219
    Zachary, LA 70791
  • Bunnie Jo Hill, MD
    300 Points

    Bunnie Jo Hill, MD

    Distance: 14.44 mi
    17579 Old Jefferson Hwy
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Eric Douglas Frusha, MD
    150 Points

    Eric Douglas Frusha, MD

    Distance: 14.44 mi
    14225 Highway 73
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • John David Knapp, MD
    150 Points

    John David Knapp, MD

    Distance: 14.44 mi
    14225 Highway 73
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Michelle Cox Duplantis, NP
    100 Points

    Michelle Cox Duplantis, NP

    Distance: 14.44 mi
    14225 Highway 73
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Michael Hegmann, MD 50 Points

    Michael Hegmann, MD

    Distance: 17.59 mi
    PO Box 174
    Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
  • Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD
    310 Points

    Gerard Fernand Falgoust, MD

    Distance: 19.21 mi
    59315 River W Dr
    Ste C
    Plaquemine, LA 70764
  • Gerard Falgoust, MD 150 Points

    Gerard Falgoust, MD

    Associates IN Internal Med
    Distance: 19.21 mi
    59315 River West Dr Ste C
    Plaquemine, LA 70764
  • Carlos Vazquez-Borrero, M.D.
    530 Points

    Carlos Vazquez-Borrero, M.D.

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    2211 S Burnside Ave.
    Suite 4
    Gonzales, LA 70707
  • Satyanarayana Malur, MD
    300 Points

    Satyanarayana Malur, MD

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    723 E Hwy 30
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Paul Aguillard, MD
    150 Points

    Paul Aguillard, MD

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    1702 N Burnside Ave
    Ste A
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Lalitha Chalasani, MD 100 Points

    Lalitha Chalasani, MD

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    12320 Highway 44 Ste B2
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • John Knapp, MD 100 Points

    John Knapp, MD

    Family Med Assoc
    Distance: 19.62 mi
    2647 S Riverview Blvd Ste 100
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Raghavendra Narra, MD 100 Points

    Raghavendra Narra, MD

    Narra & Assoc
    Distance: 19.62 mi
    PO Box 87
    Gonzales, LA 70707
  • Mason Rau, MD
    100 Points

    Mason Rau, MD

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 219
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Jerry Williams, MD 80 Points

    Jerry Williams, MD

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    317 W Ascension St
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Rao Narra, MD

    Rao Narra, MD

    Rao R. Narra Md And Associates
    Distance: 19.62 mi
    1104 W Highway 30
    Gonzales, LA 70737

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