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Puyallup (1.56 mi)
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Federal Way (8.11 mi)

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98372 (6) (0.5 mi)
98371 (7) (1.53 mi)
98424 (1) (4.37 mi)
98390 (1) (4.6 mi)
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  • Ladie Arana-Domondon, MD
    420 Points

    Ladie Arana-Domondon, MD

    Distance: 1.56 mi
    118 7th Ave SW
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Ladie Arana Domondon, MD 230 Points

    Ladie Arana Domondon, MD

    Puyallup Clinic
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    118 7th AVE SE
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Robert Corliss, MD 200 Points

    Robert Corliss, MD

    MultiCare Puyallup Internal Medicine Clinic
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    1701 3rd St SE
    Suite 300
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Michael Blackburn, MD 130 Points

    Michael Blackburn, MD

    Michael G Blackburn Inc
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    331 S Meridian
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Nancy Karr, MD 100 Points

    Nancy Karr, MD

    Distance: 1.56 mi
    102 23rd Ave SE Ste A
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Nichol Iverson, MD 100 Points

    Nichol Iverson, MD

    Puyallup Clinic
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    800 Meridian St S
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Charles Jacobson, MD 100 Points

    Charles Jacobson, MD

    Puyallup Clinic
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    800 Meridian St S
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • William Caras, MD 100 Points

    William Caras, MD

    Puyallup Pulmonary Assoc
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    201 15th Ave SW Ste C
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Vernon Nessan, MD 100 Points

    Vernon Nessan, MD

    Puyallup Pulmonary Assoc
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    201 15th Ave SW Ste C
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Tiffany Hall, DO 60 Points

    Tiffany Hall, DO

    MultiCare Puyallup Internal Medicine Clinic
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    1701 3rd St SE
    Suite 300
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Lea Shim, DO 40 Points

    Lea Shim, DO

    MultiCare Puyallup Internal Medicine Clinic
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    1701 3rd St SE
    Suite 300
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Jack Chen, DO

    Jack Chen, DO

    MultiCare Rheumatology Specialists - Puyallup
    Distance: 1.56 mi
    1700 Fifth St. SE
    Suite 200
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Richard Ostenson

    Richard Ostenson

    Distance: 1.56 mi
    1322 3rd St SE Ste 40
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Tejinderpal Singh, MD 100 Points

    Tejinderpal Singh, MD

    Sumner Family Medicine
    Distance: 1.98 mi
    1518 Main St
    Sumner, WA 98390
  • Naval Walia, MD 100 Points

    Naval Walia, MD

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Bonney Lake
    Distance: 4.94 mi
    9230 Sky Island Drive East
    2nd Floor
    Bonney Lake, WA 98391

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