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Helena (11.46 mi)
Clarksdale (16.58 mi)
Tunica (18.87 mi)

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72342 (1) (11.92 mi)
38676 (1) (19.7 mi)
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  • Prabhakara Tukivakala, MD, IMG 100 Points

    Prabhakara Tukivakala, MD, IMG

    Distance: 11.46 mi
    PO Box 806
    Helena, AR 72342
  • Irene Buckner, MD 130 Points

    Irene Buckner, MD

    Internal Medicine Clinic
    Distance: 16.58 mi
    785 Ohio Ave
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Gus Berryhill, MD 120 Points

    Gus Berryhill, MD

    Distance: 16.58 mi
    860 Desoto Avenue Ext
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Philip Wong, MD 100 Points

    Philip Wong, MD

    Northwest Mississippi Reg
    Distance: 16.58 mi
    785 Ohio Ave Ste 3
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Jonathan Harris, MD 100 Points

    Jonathan Harris, MD

    Northwest MS Regional Medical
    Distance: 16.58 mi
    PO Box 1171
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Karl Hatten, MD 100 Points

    Karl Hatten, MD

    Rcg
    Distance: 16.58 mi
    526 3rd St
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Pat Burke, MD 100 Points

    Pat Burke, MD

    Taylor Burke Clinic
    Distance: 16.58 mi
    645 Evelyn Ave
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Claudia Velarde, MD 100 Points

    Claudia Velarde, MD

    Distance: 16.58 mi
    785 Ohio Ave Ste 3C
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Robert Mcgee, MD

    Robert Mcgee, MD

    Region One Mental Health Ctr
    Distance: 16.58 mi
    1742 Cheryl St
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Andrea Smith, DO, MD

    Andrea Smith, DO, MD

    Distance: 16.58 mi
    221 1st St
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
  • Sunil Malhotra, MD 100 Points

    Sunil Malhotra, MD

    Distance: 18.87 mi
    PO Box 2430
    Tunica, MS 38676

Nearby Cities

Helena (11.46 mi)
Clarksdale (16.58 mi)
Tunica (18.87 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