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70422 (3) (4.61 mi)
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  • Muhammad Shahid, MD 160 Points

    Muhammad Shahid, MD

    Amite Medical Clinic
    Distance: 4.68 mi
    309 Walnut St Ste C
    Amite, LA 70422
  • Francis Cefalu, MD 140 Points

    Francis Cefalu, MD

    Amite Medical Clinic
    Distance: 4.68 mi
    309 Walnut Suite C
    Amite, LA 70422
  • Nicholas Cefalu, MD

    Nicholas Cefalu, MD

    Distance: 4.68 mi
    PO Box 265
    Amite, LA 70422
  • Susan Zacharia, MD 150 Points

    Susan Zacharia, MD

    North Oaks Internal Med Assocs
    Distance: 10.95 mi
    15744 Medical Arts Plz
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Winston Murray Jr, MD 100 Points

    Winston Murray Jr, MD

    DR WINSTON MURRAY, APMC
    Distance: 10.95 mi
    109 W Minnesota Park Rd Ste 3
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Ahmad Manouchehri, MD 100 Points

    Ahmad Manouchehri, MD

    Kidney & Hypertension Assoc
    Distance: 10.95 mi
    1204 S Morrison Blvd Ste A
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • M Grace Winkler, MD 100 Points

    M Grace Winkler, MD

    North Oaks Internal Medicine
    Distance: 10.95 mi
    15744 Medical Arts Plz
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Robert Peltier, MD 100 Points

    Robert Peltier, MD

    North Oaks Internal Medicine
    Distance: 10.95 mi
    2101 Robin Ave Ste 5
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Clifford Williams Jr, MD 100 Points

    Clifford Williams Jr, MD

    North Oaks Internal Medicine
    Distance: 10.95 mi
    2101 Robin Ave Ste 14
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Jasper Jones, MD 10 Points

    Jasper Jones, MD

    Distance: 10.95 mi
    15770 Medical Center Dr, Ste 108
    Hammond, LA 70401
  • North Oaks Internal Med Assocs

    Distance: 10.95 mi
    15744 Medical Arts Plz
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Luis Alvarado, MD 100 Points

    Luis Alvarado, MD

    Integrated Medical Care
    Distance: 24.3 mi
    21012 Highway 16
    Franklinton, LA 70438
  • Jack Reid, MD
    150 Points

    Jack Reid, MD

    Distance: 24.61 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 215
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Catherine Caldwell Spiller, MD
    100 Points

    Catherine Caldwell Spiller, MD

    Distance: 24.61 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 104
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Tania Levi, MD 330 Points

    Tania Levi, MD

    Ochsner Clinic-Covington
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    180 Greenbriar Blvd
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Susan Felder Ovella, MD
    300 Points

    Susan Felder Ovella, MD

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    728 W 11th Ave
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Glen Kesler, DO, MD 220 Points

    Glen Kesler, DO, MD

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    1323 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
  • James Robinson 200 Points

    James Robinson

    Dr. James M. Robinson, MD
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    190 Greenbrier Boulevard
    Suite 106
    Covington, LA 70433
  • William Barfield, MD 120 Points

    William Barfield, MD

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    1323 S Tyler St Ste 109
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Ronald Kluchin, MD 110 Points

    Ronald Kluchin, MD

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    101 E Fairway Dr Ste 202
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Lauren Davis, MD 110 Points

    Lauren Davis, MD

    Northlake Pulmonary Assoc
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    101 E Fairway Dr Ste 106
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Thom Franklin, MD 110 Points

    Thom Franklin, MD

    Ochsner Clinic-Covington
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    606 W 12th Ave, Oschner Pharmacy
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Ulrich Starke, MD 110 Points

    Ulrich Starke, MD

    Physicians Network Corp -La
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    180 Greenbriar Blvd
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Brandon Simon-Davis 100 Points

    Brandon Simon-Davis

    Brandon Simon-Davis, MD
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    130 Lakeview Cir
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Khudr Burjak, MD 100 Points

    Khudr Burjak, MD

    Dialysis Systems Of Covington
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    210 Greenbriar Blvd
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Felix Rabito, MD 100 Points

    Felix Rabito, MD

    Gastroenterology Group Amc
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    103 Northpark Blvd Ste 201
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Sean Roberts, MD 100 Points

    Sean Roberts, MD

    Northlake Nephrology Assoc
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    210 Greenbriar Blvd
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Donald Kuebel, MD 100 Points

    Donald Kuebel, MD

    Northlake Pulmonary Assoc
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    101 E Fairway Dr Ste 106
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Paul Parker, MD 100 Points

    Paul Parker, MD

    Northshore Diabetes Mgmt Assn
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    101 E Fairway Dr Ste 4012
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Joseph Landers, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Landers, MD

    Ochsner Clinic-Covington
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    1000 Ochsner Blvd
    Covington, LA 70433
  • George Riser Jr, MD 100 Points

    George Riser Jr, MD

    Ochsner Clinic-Covington
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    606 W 12th Ave
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Patrick Torcson, MD 100 Points

    Patrick Torcson, MD

    Ochsner Clinic-Covington
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    606 W 12th Ave
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Joseph Millet Jr, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Millet Jr, MD

    St Tammany Physicians Network
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    1323 S Tyler St Ste 102
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Ulrich Starke 100 Points

    Ulrich Starke

    Ulrich Starke, MD
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    20 Starbrush Cir
    Covington, LA 70433
  • David Wellmeyer, MD 60 Points

    David Wellmeyer, MD

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    74136 River Rd
    Covington, LA 70435
  • Kathleen Willis, MD 50 Points

    Kathleen Willis, MD

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    18057 Monga Dr
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Brice Rolston, MD 20 Points

    Brice Rolston, MD

    Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    71107 Highway 21 Suite 3
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Atnena Luster, DNP, MBA, FNP

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    190 Greenbrier Blvd
    Suite 105
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Brandon Simon-Davis

    Brandon Simon-Davis

    Brandon Simon-Davis, MD
    Distance: 26.88 mi
    130 Lakeview Circle
    Covington, LA 70433

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