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  • Marvin Zimmerman, MD

    Marvin Zimmerman, MD

    Distance: 29.75 mi
    960 Main St
    Branford, CT 06405
  • Jonathan Altus, MD 150 Points

    Jonathan Altus, MD

    South Shore Pulmonary Medicine
    Distance: 30.75 mi
    920 Atlantic Ave
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Joseph Cotroneo, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Cotroneo, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    830A Atlantic Ave
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Harish Sood, MD 100 Points

    Harish Sood, MD

    Island Internal Medicine
    Distance: 30.75 mi
    680 Merrick Rd
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Robert Laboranti, MD 100 Points

    Robert Laboranti, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    872 Atlantic Ave
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Shaaban Mahmoud, MD 100 Points

    Shaaban Mahmoud, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    865 Merrick Rd Ste 303
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Magdy Shaaban, MD 10 Points

    Magdy Shaaban, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    865 Merrick Rd
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Robert Bressner, MD

    Robert Bressner, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    776 Marilyn Ln
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Pascal Frino, MD

    Pascal Frino, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    769 E Carl Ave
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Allan Goldman, MD

    Allan Goldman, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    3464 Milburn Ave
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Shyam Prabhakar, MD, IMG

    Shyam Prabhakar, MD, IMG

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    865 Merrick Rd Ste 204
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Sonya Ventour, MD

    Sonya Ventour, MD

    Distance: 30.75 mi
    958 Iris Ln
    Baldwin, NY 11510
  • David Pazer, MD 360 Points

    David Pazer, MD

    ProHealth Physicians, Family Medical Associates
    Distance: 30.82 mi
    96 Danbury Road
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Jennifer Rubin 200 Points

    Jennifer Rubin

    Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Primary Care and Pediatrics
    Distance: 30.82 mi
    21 South Street
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Weiming Seo 200 Points

    Weiming Seo

    Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Primary Care and Pediatrics
    Distance: 30.82 mi
    21 South Street
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Lynne Savino, MD 200 Points

    Lynne Savino, MD

    Distance: 30.82 mi
    96 Danbury Road
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • David Lo 150 Points

    David Lo

    Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Primary Care and Pediatrics
    Distance: 30.82 mi
    21 South Street
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Jay Dorso, MD 130 Points

    Jay Dorso, MD

    Ridgefield Primary Care
    Distance: 30.82 mi
    10 South St
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • David Pazer, MD 100 Points

    David Pazer, MD

    Family Medical Assoc
    Distance: 30.82 mi
    96 Danbury Rd
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Douglas Mayers, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Mayers, MD

    Distance: 30.82 mi
    900 Ridgebury Rd, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharm
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Robert Ruxin, MD 100 Points

    Robert Ruxin, MD

    Distance: 30.82 mi
    30 Prospect St Ste 300
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Gerald Valletta, MD 100 Points

    Gerald Valletta, MD

    Valletta Gerald
    Distance: 30.82 mi
    38B Grove St Unit L-C
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Sara Handwerker, MD

    Sara Handwerker, MD

    Distance: 31.44 mi
    3409 Bertha Dr
    Baldwin Harbor, NY 11510
  • Joshua Fink, MD 100 Points

    Joshua Fink, MD

    Distance: 32.14 mi
    PO Box 144
    South Salem, NY 10590

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