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Find an internist in Escondido, CA 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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  • Bernard Lichtenstein, MD 220 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Bernard Lichtenstein, MD

    Distance: 24.56 mi
    6280 Jackson Dr
    La Mesa, CA 92119
  • George Rodriguez, MD 320 Points

    George Rodriguez, MD

    Graybill Medical Group - Escondido Office
    225 E Second Ave.
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Nicole Tremain, MD 130 Points

    Nicole Tremain, MD

    Palomar Medical Group Inc
    625 E Grand Ave
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Norman Pincock, MD 120 Points

    Norman Pincock, MD

    North County Internists
    215 S Hickory St Ste 118
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Veena Prabhakar, DO 110 Points

    Veena Prabhakar, DO

    Penn Elm Family Practice Group
    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 411, Penn Elm Med Group
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Larry Chiang 100 Points

    Larry Chiang

    215 S Hickory St
    215 S Hickory St
    Suite 118
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Harrison Robinson 100 Points

    Harrison Robinson

    215 S Hickory St
    215 S Hickory St
    Suite 118
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Alan Chang 100 Points

    Alan Chang

    625 E Grand Ave
    625 E Grand Ave
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Merle Albin, MD 100 Points

    Merle Albin, MD

    732 N Broadway
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Carol Young, MD 100 Points

    Carol Young, MD

    Arthritis Medical Clinic
    637 E Grand Ave
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Frank Bender, MD 100 Points

    Frank Bender, MD

    Escondido Pulmonary Med Group
    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 314
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Gregory Hirsch, MD 100 Points

    Gregory Hirsch, MD

    Escondido Pulmonary Med Group
    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 314
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Benjamin Kanter, MD 100 Points

    Benjamin Kanter, MD

    Escondido Pulmonary Med Group
    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 314
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • James Otoshi, MD 100 Points

    James Otoshi, MD

    Escondido Pulmonary Med Group
    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 314
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Daniel Harrison, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Harrison, MD

    460 N Elm St
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Daniel Hernandez, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Hernandez, MD

    732 N Broadway
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Nick Huang, MD 100 Points

    Nick Huang, MD

    460 N Elm St, Escondido Community Health
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • John Meek, MD 100 Points

    John Meek, MD

    306 W El Norte Pkwy Ste N
    Escondido, CA 92026
  • Heini Rinderknecht, MD 100 Points

    Heini Rinderknecht, MD

    North County Internists
    215 S Hickory St Ste 118
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • John Lilley, MD 100 Points

    John Lilley, MD

    Palomar Medical Group
    625 E Grand Ave
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Mark Shapiro, MD 100 Points

    Mark Shapiro, MD

    Palomar Medical Group
    625 E Grand Ave
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Dean Tasher Jr, MD 100 Points

    Dean Tasher Jr, MD

    Palomar Pomerado Health Ctr
    1723 Laslo Dr
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Arnold Singer, MD 100 Points

    Arnold Singer, MD

    732 N Broadway, So Ca Permanente Med Grp
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Kosala Samarasinghe, MD 90 Points

    Kosala Samarasinghe, MD

    641 E Pennsylvania Ave
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Larry Chiang, MD 70 Points

    Larry Chiang, MD

    215 S Hickory St Ste 118
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Robert Mongeon, MD 120 Points

    Robert Mongeon, MD

    Distance: 4.91 mi
    1635 Lake San Marcos Dr Ste 201
    San Marcos, CA 92069
  • Robert Murad, MD 100 Points

    Robert Murad, MD

    Distance: 4.91 mi
    1 Civic Center Dr Ste 200
    San Marcos, CA 92069
  • Steven Gerson, DO 100 Points

    Steven Gerson, DO

    Distance: 7.49 mi
    14413 Oak Meadow Rd
    Valley Center, CA 92082

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