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Find an internist in Bellingham, WA 98226 that specializes in integrative medicine, annual physicals, sports physicals, acute care, primary care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening, and more.

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  • Gittle Goodman, MD 400 Points

    Gittle Goodman, MD

    Bellingham Medical Clinic
    4204 Meridian Street # 105
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • James Diestelhorst, MD 120 Points

    James Diestelhorst, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • William Sandeno, MD 110 Points

    William Sandeno, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy, Madrona Medical Group
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Janet Seltzer, MD 110 Points

    Janet Seltzer, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Donald Berry, MD 100 Points

    Donald Berry, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Mark Doherty, MD 100 Points

    Mark Doherty, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4465 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Michael Geist, MD 100 Points

    Michael Geist, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Martha Gillham, MD 100 Points

    Martha Gillham, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Paul Goff, MD 100 Points

    Paul Goff, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy, Madrona Medical Group
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Peter Halmos, MD 100 Points

    Peter Halmos, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy, Madrona Medical Group
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Robert Hoffmeister, MD 100 Points

    Robert Hoffmeister, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • John Holroyd, MD 100 Points

    John Holroyd, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Erick Laine Jr, MD 100 Points

    Erick Laine Jr, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Mark Lindenbaum, MD 100 Points

    Mark Lindenbaum, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Kin Lui, MD 100 Points

    Kin Lui, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Laura Mavity, MD 100 Points

    Laura Mavity, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy, Madona Medical Group
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Nathan Morrow, MD 100 Points

    Nathan Morrow, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Clark Parrish, MD 100 Points

    Clark Parrish, MD

    Madrona Medical Group
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Stuart Thorson, MD 100 Points

    Stuart Thorson, MD

    Madrona Medical Group PS
    4545 Cordata Parkway
    Bellingham, OR 98226
  • James O'Brien, MD 100 Points

    James O'Brien, MD

    Overlake Internal Medicine
    4545 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Spencer Hinds, MD

    Spencer Hinds, MD

    Consultants In Medicine Inc Ps
    5335 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Robert Hoffmeister, MD

    Robert Hoffmeister, MD

    5335 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226

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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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