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  • Donald Lee, MD 100 Points

    Donald Lee, MD

    Distance: 23.78 mi
    11311 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 100
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Glenn Pacio, MD 100 Points

    Glenn Pacio, MD

    Distance: 23.78 mi
    9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, East Campus
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Jon Schmidt, MD 100 Points

    Jon Schmidt, MD

    Puget Sound Int Med
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    5920 100th St Sw Ste 3
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Carol Allchin, MD 20 Points

    Carol Allchin, MD

    Carol L. Allchin, MD
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    7424 Bridgeport Way West, Suite 301
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Jonathan Jin, MD 10 Points

    Jonathan Jin, MD

    Christian Family Care
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    8511 So. Tacoma Way, Suite 200
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • William Andrade, MD

    William Andrade, MD

    Distance: 23.78 mi
    11311 Bridgeport Way Sw, Ste 214
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Eugene Etzkorn, MD

    Eugene Etzkorn, MD

    Distance: 23.78 mi
    7622 98th Avenue Ct Sw
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Donald Lee

    Donald Lee

    Distance: 23.78 mi
    11311 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 100
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Paul Nuccio, MD

    Paul Nuccio, MD

    Distance: 23.78 mi
    9928 75th St Sw
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Julio Buenaventura, MD

    Julio Buenaventura, MD

    Western State Hospital
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    10226 Green Ln Sw
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Michael Tepper, MD 130 Points

    Michael Tepper, MD

    Upmc Lee Regional Care Ctr
    Distance: 24.1 mi
    2820 Griffin Ave Ste 204
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Jane Houtz, MD 100 Points

    Jane Houtz, MD

    Foothills Internal Medicine
    Distance: 24.1 mi
    2820 Griffin Ave Ste 204
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Gene Trobaugh, MD 100 Points

    Gene Trobaugh, MD

    Medalia Health Care
    Distance: 24.1 mi
    3021 Griffin Ave
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Patrick Tutt

    Patrick Tutt

    Patrick Tutt, PA-C
    Distance: 24.1 mi
    1455 Battersby Ave.
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Patricia Haase, MD 100 Points

    Patricia Haase, MD

    Distance: 25.83 mi
    PO Box 88969
    Steilacoom, WA 98388

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