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Ankeny (21.09 mi)

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50010 (18) (1.01 mi)
50011 (1) (1.44 mi)
50036 (1) (13.77 mi)
50023 (6) (21.77 mi)
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  • Kari Werner
    300 Points
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    Kari Werner

    The Iowa Clinic - Ankeny
    Distance: 21.08 mi
    1410 Southeast Tradition Drive
    Ankeny, IA 50023
    For Kari Werner, ARNP, joining The Iowa Clinic has always been a career goal for her because of the patient-centered ...
  • Danney Drewry
    200 Points
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    Danney Drewry

    Danney Drewry, DO
    Distance: 21.08 mi
    1410 Southwest Tradition Drive
    Ankeny, IA 50023
    Anxious to return to the Midwest, Dr. Drewry felt The Iowa Clinic was a perfect fit because of the positive culture, ...
  • Rupal Amin, MD 100 Points

    Rupal Amin, MD

    1215 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Todd Berryhill, MD 100 Points

    Todd Berryhill, MD

    1215 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
  • David Gerbracht, MD 100 Points

    David Gerbracht, MD

    PO Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • James Gohman, MD 100 Points

    James Gohman, MD

    PO Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Bruce Hong, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Hong, MD

    PO Box 3014, McFarland Clnc Pc
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Thomas Johnson, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Johnson, MD

    PO Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Kevin Keefe, DO 100 Points

    Kevin Keefe, DO

    1215 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Sarah Meister, MD 100 Points

    Sarah Meister, MD

    McFarland Clinic Pc
    1214 Duff Ave, PO Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Arul Molian, MD 100 Points

    Arul Molian, MD

    1215 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Firas Salti, MD 100 Points

    Firas Salti, MD

    1215 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Paul Sosnouski, MD 100 Points

    Paul Sosnouski, MD

    1215 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Rebecca Fritzsche, MD 100 Points

    Rebecca Fritzsche, MD

    Student Health Ctr
    Student Health, Iowa State Univ
    Ames, IA 50011
  • Jeffrey Boyd, MD

    Jeffrey Boyd, MD

    Iowa Heart Center
    1215 Duff Avenue
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Kevin Crowe, MD

    Kevin Crowe, MD

    Iowa Heart Center
    1215 Duff Avenue
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Louis Banitt, MD

    Louis Banitt, MD

    Mary Greeley Med Ctr
    12th And Douglas Sts
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Jon Fleming, MD

    Jon Fleming, MD

    McFarland Clinic
    1215 Duff Avenue, P.O. Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • David Gerbracht, MD

    David Gerbracht, MD

    McFarland Clinic
    1215 Duff Avenue, P.O. Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • James Gohman, MD

    James Gohman, MD

    McFarland Clinic
    1215 Duff Avenue, P.O. Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Steven Hallberg, MD

    Steven Hallberg, MD

    McFarland Clinic
    1215 Duff Avenue, P.O. Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • David Koenig, MD 220 Points

    David Koenig, MD

    Boone Family Practice
    Distance: 13.46 mi
    120 S Story St
    Boone, IA 50036
  • Jean Lorentzen, DO 470 Points

    Jean Lorentzen, DO

    Internal Medicine Pc
    Distance: 21.08 mi
    2675 N ANKENY BLVD
    115
    ANKENY, IA 50023
  • Naima Adeel, MD
    100 Points

    Naima Adeel, MD

    Distance: 21.08 mi
    1410 Southwest Tradition Drive
    Ankeny, IA 50023

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Boone (13.47 mi)
Ankeny (21.09 mi)

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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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