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  • Michael Rau, MD 100 Points

    Michael Rau, MD

    Patients First Health Care Llc
    Distance: 25.13 mi
    851 E 5th St Ste 208
    Washington, MO 63090
  • Shaukat Thanawalla, MD 100 Points

    Shaukat Thanawalla, MD

    Patients First Health Care Llc
    Distance: 25.13 mi
    851 E 5th St Ste 208
    Washington, MO 63090
  • Gary DuMontier 50 Points

    Gary DuMontier

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine - Patients First Drive
    Distance: 25.13 mi
    901 Patients First Drive
    Washington, MO 63090
  • Robert Halsted 50 Points

    Robert Halsted

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine - Patients First Drive
    Distance: 25.13 mi
    901 Patients First Drive
    Washington, MO 63090
  • Kenneth Smith 50 Points

    Kenneth Smith

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine - Patients First Drive
    Distance: 25.13 mi
    901 Patients First Drive
    Washington, MO 63090
  • Sanjay Ghosh

    Sanjay Ghosh

    Distance: 25.13 mi
    1080 Caroline Dr Ste 200
    Washington, MO 63090
  • James Bockhorst, MD 100 Points

    James Bockhorst, MD

    Missouri Family Practice
    Distance: 25.73 mi
    1165 E Cherry St # B
    Troy, MO 63379
  • John Soucy Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Soucy Jr, MD

    St Charles Clinic
    Distance: 25.73 mi
    811 S Moore School Rd
    Troy, MO 63379
  • Rene Saint Leger, MD 110 Points

    Rene Saint Leger, MD

    Touchette Regional Hospital
    Distance: 26.12 mi
    5900 Bond Ave
    East Saint Louis, IL 62207
  • Albert Jolivert, MD 100 Points

    Albert Jolivert, MD

    Distance: 26.12 mi
    PO Box 6048
    East Saint Louis, IL 62202
  • 100 Points

    Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

    Distance: 26.12 mi
    2001 State St
    East Saint Louis, IL 62205
  • MIGUEL PANIAGUA

    MIGUEL PANIAGUA

    MIGUEL PANIAGUA
    Distance: 26.12 mi
    601 James R. Thompson Blvd, Building D
    Suite 2015
    East Saint Louis, IL 62201-1118
  • Sadiq Mohyuddin, MD 100 Points

    Sadiq Mohyuddin, MD

    Mohyuddin Medical Ctr
    Distance: 27.13 mi
    1309 Dadrian Professional Park
    Godfrey, IL 62035
  • Joi Irving

    Joi Irving

    Mercy Clinic Primary Care - St. Andrews Drive
    Distance: 29.5 mi
    97 St. Andrews Drive
    Union, MO 63084

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