Nearby Cities

Grand Coteau (8.12 mi)
Church Point (12.03 mi)
Ville Platte (15.54 mi)
Eunice (20.19 mi)
Breaux Bridge (20.99 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

70570 (13) (0.22 mi)
70541 (2) (8.12 mi)
70525 (1) (11.95 mi)
70586 (2) (16.11 mi)
70507 (1) (17.76 mi)
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  • Lonn Guidry, MD
    300 Points

    Lonn Guidry, MD

    WellSmart Health of Opelousas-RHC
    1200 Hospital Dr.
    Suite 5
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Hunt DeBlanc, MD
    200 Points

    Hunt DeBlanc, MD

    WellSmart Health-Internal Medicine Clinic
    1270 Attakapas Dr.
    Suite 502
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Gary Blanchard, MD 150 Points

    Gary Blanchard, MD

    1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 502
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Fernando Alemany Lopez, MD 110 Points

    Fernando Alemany Lopez, MD

    138 Lazaro Blvd Ste A
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Usman Alam, MD 100 Points

    Usman Alam, MD

    611 E Prudhomme St Ste 3
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Joseph Bordelon Jr, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Bordelon Jr, MD

    Bordelon DE Blanc & Nix
    1200 Hospital Dr Ste 4
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • George Bourgeois, MD 100 Points

    George Bourgeois, MD

    519 E Prudhomme St
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Wilfred Briley, MD 100 Points

    Wilfred Briley, MD

    527 E Prudhomme St Ste 3
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Kevin Hargrave, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Hargrave, MD

    Comprehensive Neurologic Ctr
    1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 103
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Chester Dellinger III, MD 100 Points

    Chester Dellinger III, MD

    3972 I-49 S Service Rd
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Hunt Deblanc, MD 90 Points

    Hunt Deblanc, MD

    Acadiana Medicine Clinic
    1200 Hospital Dr Ste 4
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • John Guidry, MD 50 Points

    John Guidry, MD

    149 Ventre Blvd Ste 8
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Richard Tate

    Richard Tate

    138 Lazard Ln Ste A
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Mark Stcyr, MD 100 Points

    Mark Stcyr, MD

    Distance: 8.12 mi
    PO Box 184, 307 Martin Luther King Dr
    Grand Coteau, LA 70541
  • Mark St

    Mark St

    Distance: 8.12 mi
    PO Box 184
    Grand Coteau, LA 70541
  • Ghayas Ahmed, MD 100 Points

    Ghayas Ahmed, MD

    Acadia St Landry Clinic
    Distance: 12.03 mi
    230 S Rogers St
    Church Point, LA 70525
  • Lori Vidrine Parks, MD 100 Points

    Lori Vidrine Parks, MD

    Distance: 15.55 mi
    504 Jack Miller Rd Ste 9
    Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • Charles Aswell, MD 100 Points

    Charles Aswell, MD

    Ville Platte Medical Group
    Distance: 15.55 mi
    503 Jack Miller Rd Ste A
    Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • Samuel Stagg, Jr, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Stagg, Jr, MD

    Cardiovascular Institute - Eunice
    Distance: 20.19 mi
    341 Moosa Boulevard
    Eunice, LA 70535
  • Juliet Robinson, MD 100 Points

    Juliet Robinson, MD

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    105 Moosa Blvd
    Eunice, LA 70535
  • Paul Miller, MD

    Paul Miller, MD

    Internal Medicine Associates
    Distance: 20.19 mi
    437 Moosa Boulevard, Suite A
    Eunice, LA 70535
  • Jaime Cordova, MD 110 Points

    Jaime Cordova, MD

    Distance: 21 mi
    1442 E Bridge St
    Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
  • Brent Ardoin, MD 100 Points

    Brent Ardoin, MD

    Distance: 21.26 mi
    728 Poinciana Ave
    Mamou, LA 70554
  • Oscar Rodriguez, MD 100 Points

    Oscar Rodriguez, MD

    Distance: 21.26 mi
    1413 7th St Ste B
    Mamou, LA 70554
  • John Andrus, MD 60 Points

    John Andrus, MD

    Distance: 21.26 mi
    1413 7th St Ste A
    Mamou, LA 70554
  • Karen Smith 350 Points

    Karen Smith

    Dr. Karen R. Smith, MD
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    461 Heymann Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Norris Paul Guidry, MD
    300 Points

    Norris Paul Guidry, MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Kenneth Spiller, MD
    300 Points

    Kenneth Spiller, MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 490
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • E Coreil 270 Points

    E Coreil

    Dr. Kemp Coreil, MD
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Suite 430
    Lafayette, LA 70508

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