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Shreveport (8.86 mi)
Bossier City (9.98 mi)

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71129 (2) (7.75 mi)
71103 (160) (8.09 mi)
71134 (1) (8.86 mi)
71135 (1) (8.86 mi)
71163 (1) (8.86 mi)
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  • Leamon Torrence

    Leamon Torrence

    Distance: 8.86 mi
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Russell Tynes

    Russell Tynes

    Distance: 8.86 mi
    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 301
    Shreveport, LA 71118
  • Ugorji Okorie

    Ugorji Okorie

    Ugorji Okorie, MD
    Distance: 8.86 mi
    1541 Kings Hwy.
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Venkata Koripalli

    Venkata Koripalli

    Venkata Koripalli
    Distance: 8.86 mi
    1541 Kings Highway
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Vinh Nguyen

    Vinh Nguyen

    Vinh Nguyen, MD
    Distance: 8.86 mi
    1541 Kings Highway
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Sarah Rainwater 250 Points

    Sarah Rainwater

    Ochsner LSU Health - Viking Drive
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    4481 Viking Dr
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Leslie Sewell, MD 160 Points

    Leslie Sewell, MD

    Bossier Internal Medicine Grp
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2300 Hospital Drive
    320
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Bradley Blappert, MD
    160 Points

    Bradley Blappert, MD

    CenterWell Bossier City
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2900 E Texas Street
    Suites 100 & 200
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Attila Balogh, MD 140 Points

    Attila Balogh, MD

    Bossier Internal Medicine
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Dirk Rainwater, MD
    120 Points

    Dirk Rainwater, MD

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2120 Airline Dr.
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Diana Lim, MD 100 Points

    Diana Lim, MD

    Bossier Internal Medicine
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Drive Suite 420
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Charles Powers, MD 100 Points

    Charles Powers, MD

    Bossier Medical Ctr Internal
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • 100 Points

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2703 Beene Blvd.
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Barry Osherowitz, MD 100 Points

    Barry Osherowitz, MD

    Lsu Medical Ctr
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    1608 Jimmie Davis Hwy
    Bossier City, LA 71112
  • Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD 100 Points

    Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 220
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Kennedy Lim, MD 100 Points

    Kennedy Lim, MD

    W K Bossier Internal Medicine
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, Diagnostic & Treatment Clc
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Michael Sewell, MD 90 Points

    Michael Sewell, MD

    North Bossier Internal Medicine
    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 350
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • John Brady, MD 10 Points

    John Brady, MD

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2229 Lander Ln
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • John Brady, MD, IMG

    John Brady, MD, IMG

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Barry Osherowitz, MD

    Barry Osherowitz, MD

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    1608 Jimmie Davis Hwy Ste E
    Bossier City, LA 71112
  • Charles Powers, MD

    Charles Powers, MD

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420
    Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Nealan Prather, MD

    Nealan Prather, MD

    Distance: 9.98 mi
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420
    Bossier City, LA 71111

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