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  • John Stauffer, MD 100 Points

    John Stauffer, MD

    Penn State Hershey Medical Ctr
    Distance: 22.43 mi
    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • William Reeves, MD 50 Points

    William Reeves, MD

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    500 University Dr, Penn State College Of Medi
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • John Goldman

    John Goldman

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    500 University Dr Dept Id
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Michael Katzman

    Michael Katzman

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    PO Box 850 Milton Hershey Med Ctr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Barbara Ostrov

    Barbara Ostrov

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    PO Box 850
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Michael Weitekamp

    Michael Weitekamp

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    500 University Dr # Hu15 M S Hershey Medical Ctr
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Cynthia Whitener

    Cynthia Whitener

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    PO Box 850 Hershey Med Ctr Infect Dis
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • James Bower, MD 120 Points

    James Bower, MD

    Distance: 24.89 mi
    614 Main St
    Lykens, PA 17048
  • Anwar Nakkoul, MD 100 Points

    Anwar Nakkoul, MD

    Medical House
    Distance: 25.02 mi
    1023 W Center St
    Ashland, PA 17921
  • Peter Navalkowsky, MD 50 Points

    Peter Navalkowsky, MD

    Distance: 25.12 mi
    410 S Angle St, Donegal Prof Ctr
    Mount Joy, PA 17552
  • William Heffley, MD 110 Points

    William Heffley, MD

    Distance: 25.81 mi
    120 W Main St
    Hummelstown, PA 17036
  • Mark Jacobson, DO 100 Points

    Mark Jacobson, DO

    Distance: 25.81 mi
    501 Randall Cir
    Hummelstown, PA 17036
  • Michael Napolitano Jr, MD 100 Points

    Michael Napolitano Jr, MD

    Family Medicine Assoc
    Distance: 26.67 mi
    321 N Furnace St Ste 300
    Birdsboro, PA 19508
  • Michael Napolitano, MD

    Michael Napolitano, MD

    Family Medicine Associates
    Distance: 26.67 mi
    321 North Furnace Street, Suite 100, Matthew Brook Professional Building
    Birdsboro, PA 19508
  • Rebecca Masters, MD 100 Points

    Rebecca Masters, MD

    University Physicians
    Distance: 29.06 mi
    3100 Schoolhouse Rd
    Middletown, PA 17057
  • RICHARD STEFANIC

    RICHARD STEFANIC

    RICHARD STEFANICM.D.
    Distance: 29.35 mi
    45 S Pine Street
    Elverson, PA 19520

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