Nearby Cities

Fort Dodge (16.25 mi)
Jefferson (18.86 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

50543 (1) (0.05 mi)
50501 (15) (16.65 mi)
50129 (1) (18.87 mi)
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  • Shafiqul Alam, MD 100 Points

    Shafiqul Alam, MD

    Community Clinic
    1800 Main St, Community Clinic
    Gowrie, IA 50543
  • Steven Harmer, MD 100 Points

    Steven Harmer, MD

    Associated Internists
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    804 Kenyon Rd Ste D
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Mark Marner, MD 100 Points

    Mark Marner, MD

    Associated Internists
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    804 Kenyon Rd Ste D
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Kevin Schminke, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Schminke, MD

    Associated Internists
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    804 Kenyon Rd Ste D
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Michael Lee, MD 100 Points

    Michael Lee, MD

    Fort Dodge Medical Ctr
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Rahul Sawant, MD 100 Points

    Rahul Sawant, MD

    Keokuk Clinic
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    804 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • John Lorentson, MD 100 Points

    John Lorentson, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    804 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Francisco Peralta, MD 100 Points

    Francisco Peralta, MD

    Trimark Physicians Group
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Sharmini Rasakulasuriar, MD 100 Points

    Sharmini Rasakulasuriar, MD

    Trimark Physicians Grp
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • James Meyer, DO 50 Points

    James Meyer, DO

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • David Visokey, DO 50 Points

    David Visokey, DO

    Trimark Physicians Group
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Kenneth Adams, DO

    Kenneth Adams, DO

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • John Lorentson, DO, MD

    John Lorentson, DO, MD

    Associated Internists Pc
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    804 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Mark Marner, MD

    Mark Marner, MD

    Phys Off Bldg Suite D.
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    304 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • William Robb, MD

    William Robb, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • David Visokey, DO, MD

    David Visokey, DO, MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    800 Kenyon Rd
    Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Steven Karber, MD 100 Points

    Steven Karber, MD

    Mc Farland Clinic
    Distance: 18.85 mi
    100 N Grimmell Rd
    Jefferson, IA 50129
  • David Koenig, MD 220 Points

    David Koenig, MD

    Boone Family Practice
    Distance: 25.97 mi
    120 S Story St
    Boone, IA 50036
  • Anil Sahai, DO 170 Points

    Anil Sahai, DO

    Webster City Medical Clinic
    Distance: 27.51 mi
    PO Box 578
    Webster City, IA 50595

Nearby Cities

Fort Dodge (16.25 mi)
Jefferson (18.86 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