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  • Jerry Back
    100 Points
    Featured on Wellness.com

    Jerry Back

    High Tide Internal Medicine - Summerville
    202 Nexton Square Drive
    Summerville, SC 29486
    Jerry Back practices as an Internist in Summerville, SC.
  • Stephen Hamm
    100 Points
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    Stephen Hamm

    High Tide Internal Medicine - Summerville
    202 Nexton Square Drive
    Summerville, SC 29486
    Stephen Hamm practices as an Internist in Summerville, SC.
  • Cary Hickman, MD
    360 Points

    Cary Hickman, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Robert Cain, MD
    300 Points

    Robert Cain, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 300
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • James Fayssoux, MD
    300 Points

    James Fayssoux, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Keith Lackey, MD
    300 Points

    Keith Lackey, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 300
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • William Maguire, MD
    300 Points

    William Maguire, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 300
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • William Snyder, MD
    300 Points

    William Snyder, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Kevin McElligott 250 Points

    Kevin McElligott

    MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion
    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Nicholas Noblet, MD
    190 Points

    Nicholas Noblet, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Maria Dzierzko-Trojanowska, Other
    150 Points

    Maria Dzierzko-Trojanowska, Other

    1879 Savage Rd.
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Christopher McLain, MD
    150 Points

    Christopher McLain, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Marianne Wilson 150 Points

    Marianne Wilson

    MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion
    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Hugh Thompson, MD
    150 Points

    Hugh Thompson, MD

    615 Wesley Dr., Ste. 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Keith Lackey, MD 140 Points

    Keith Lackey, MD

    Lowcountry Medical Assoc
    615 Wesley Dr Ste 300
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • James Hayes Jr, MD 110 Points

    James Hayes Jr, MD

    Lowcountry Medical Assoc
    615 Wesley Dr Ste 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Alan Nussbaum, MD 110 Points

    Alan Nussbaum, MD

    Rheumatology Associates
    14 Farmfield Ave
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Georgia Roane, MD 110 Points

    Georgia Roane, MD

    Rheumatology Associates
    14 Farmfield Ave Ste D
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Richard Cheng, MD 100 Points

    Richard Cheng, MD

    1660 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Unit 7
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • David Apple, MD 100 Points

    David Apple, MD

    Lowcountry Medical Assoc
    12 Farmfield Ave Ste B
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Alton Currie Jr, MD 100 Points

    Alton Currie Jr, MD

    Lowcountry Medical Assoc
    615 Wesley Dr Ste 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Ivan Monserrate, MD 100 Points

    Ivan Monserrate, MD

    Veterans Affairs Med Ctr-Surgy
    1728 Vassar Dr
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Don Schweiger, MD 100 Points

    Don Schweiger, MD

    West Ashley Internal Medicine
    12 Farmfield Ave Ste E
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Paul Staley, MD 100 Points

    Paul Staley, MD

    West Ashley Internal Medicine
    12 Farmfield Ave E
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Richard Ulmer, MD 100 Points

    Richard Ulmer, MD

    West Ashley Internal Medicine
    12 Farmfield Ave Ste E
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Katherine Minnick

    Katherine Minnick

    1565 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ste 200
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Timothy West

    Timothy West

    1565 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ste 200
    Charleston, SC 29407

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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