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  • Karen Smith 350 Points

    Karen Smith

    Dr. Karen R. Smith, MD
    461 Heymann Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Norris Paul Guidry, MD
    300 Points

    Norris Paul Guidry, MD

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Kenneth Spiller, MD
    300 Points

    Kenneth Spiller, MD

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 490
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • E Coreil 270 Points

    E Coreil

    Dr. Kemp Coreil, MD
    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Suite 430
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Wartelle Castille JR., MD
    200 Points

    Wartelle Castille JR., MD

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 305
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Chi Pham, MD 160 Points

    Chi Pham, MD

    4640 W Congress St Ste A
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Stephen Salopek Jr, MD 160 Points

    Stephen Salopek Jr, MD

    457 Heymann Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Dana Clay Dicharry, MD
    150 Points

    Dana Clay Dicharry, MD

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 305
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Jessie Iles 150 Points

    Jessie Iles

    Jessie Iles, NP
    115 Audubon Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Nuria Rodriguez, MD
    150 Points

    Nuria Rodriguez, MD

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Chad Allen Vincent, MD
    150 Points

    Chad Allen Vincent, MD

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Jay Jaikishen, MD 130 Points

    Jay Jaikishen, MD

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 406
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Ladislas Lazaro IV, MD 120 Points

    Ladislas Lazaro IV, MD

    Osteoporosis Diagnostic Ctr
    913 S College Rd
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Patricia Cran, MD 110 Points

    Patricia Cran, MD

    501 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 302
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Ronald Jenkins, MD 110 Points

    Ronald Jenkins, MD

    345 Doucet Rd Ste 240
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Juan Perez Ruiz, MD 110 Points

    Juan Perez Ruiz, MD

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 402
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Galeno Sibilia, MD 110 Points

    Galeno Sibilia, MD

    Physicians Express Clinic
    310 Youngsville Hwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Roderick Clark, MD 100 Points

    Roderick Clark, MD

    Acadiana Artificial Kidney Ctr
    300 W Saint Mary Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Alfonso Lebron Berges, MD 100 Points

    Alfonso Lebron Berges, MD

    Acadiana Artificial Kidney Ctr
    300 W Saint Mary Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Juan Zeik, MD 100 Points

    Juan Zeik, MD

    Acadiana Artificial Kidney Ctr
    300 W Saint Mary Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Anthony Blalock, MD 100 Points

    Anthony Blalock, MD

    Acadiana Renal Physicians
    2390 W Congress St
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Federico Del Toro, MD 100 Points

    Federico Del Toro, MD

    Acadiana Renal Physicians
    2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Ming Tsai, MD 100 Points

    Ming Tsai, MD

    Acute Care Physicans Inc
    1214 Coolidge Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Richard Fei, MD 100 Points

    Richard Fei, MD

    Ambulatory Therapeutics Ctr
    227 Bendel Rd Ste A
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Amy Duplechain 100 Points

    Amy Duplechain

    Amy Duplechain, NP, AP
    2390 West Congress Street
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Walter Brown, MD 100 Points

    Walter Brown, MD

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 206
    Lafayette, LA 70503

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