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  • Edet Bassey, MD 130 Points

    Edet Bassey, MD

    Columbus Primary Care
    1041 Talbotton Road
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Tarun Chaudhury, MD 110 Points

    Tarun Chaudhury, MD

    2300 Manchester Expy Ste 204
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Barry Inman, MD 100 Points

    Barry Inman, MD

    Anesthesia Associates-Columbus
    5820 Veterans Pkwy Ste 105
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Jack Blalock Jr, MD 100 Points

    Jack Blalock Jr, MD

    2300 Manchester Expy
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Charles Chipman, MD 100 Points

    Charles Chipman, MD

    3934 Woodruff Rd
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Robert Weatherstone, MD 100 Points

    Robert Weatherstone, MD

    Horizon Physician Network
    2300 Manchester Expy Ste B
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Lawrence Williams, MD 100 Points

    Lawrence Williams, MD

    Horizon Physician Network
    3934 Woodruff Rd
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • David White, MD 100 Points

    David White, MD

    Nephrology Associates-Columbus
    2424 Warm Springs Rd, #A
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Bipinchandra Patel, MD 100 Points

    Bipinchandra Patel, MD

    2300 Manchester Expy Ste B2
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Ravindra Agarwal, MD 100 Points

    Ravindra Agarwal, MD

    Renal Associates
    8986 Doubletree Ct
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Rajendran Alappan, MD 100 Points

    Rajendran Alappan, MD

    Renal Associates
    6228 Bradley Park Dr Ste A
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Ferdinand Alcaide, MD, IMG 100 Points

    Ferdinand Alcaide, MD, IMG

    Renal Associates
    6228 Bradley Park Dr Ste A
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Ashok Kumar, MD 100 Points

    Ashok Kumar, MD

    Renal Associates
    6228 Bradley Park Dr Ste A
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Jack Blalock, MD

    Jack Blalock, MD

    2300 Manchester Expy
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Norman Goldman, MD, IMG

    Norman Goldman, MD, IMG

    318 Cascade Ct Ste 211
    Columbus, GA 31904
  • Jaime Vivas

    Jaime Vivas

    2300 Manchester Expy
    Columbus, GA 31904

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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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