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Find an internist in Great Falls, VA that specializes in integrative medicine, annual physicals, sports physicals, acute care, primary care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening, and more.

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  • Suresh Malik 310 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Suresh Malik

    Quality Primary care
    Distance: 9.38 mi
    50 West Edmonston Drive
    50 West Edmonston Drive, STE 404
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Randall Doerman 150 Points

    Randall Doerman

    Randall L. Doerman, MD
    10135 Colvin Run Road
    Suite 220
    Great Falls, VA 22066
  • Randall Doerman, MD 110 Points

    Randall Doerman, MD

    10135 Colvin Run Rd Ste 220
    Great Falls, VA 22066
  • George Schreiner, MD 100 Points

    George Schreiner, MD

    PO Box 199
    Great Falls, VA 22066
  • Carol Martin

    Carol Martin

    Dr. Carol Martin, MD
    9893 Georgetown Pike, Suite 154
    Great Falls, VA 22066
  • Vijay Chadha, MD 870 Points

    Vijay Chadha, MD

    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 214
    Reston, VA 20190
  • Geoffrey Long, MD 400 Points

    Geoffrey Long, MD

    Joshua Sager & Long
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 118
    Reston, VA 20190
  • James Cleveland, MD 350 Points

    James Cleveland, MD

    Internal Medicine Group
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1850 Town Center Pkwy Ste 314
    Reston, VA 20190
  • Samuel Shor, MD
    350 Points

    Samuel Shor, MD

    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1860 Town Center Drive #230
    Reston, VA 20190
  • Mark Vickers, MD 320 Points

    Mark Vickers, MD

    Internal Medicine Group
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1850 Town Center Pkwy Ste 314
    Reston, VA 20190
  • Chun Hong 310 Points

    Chun Hong

    Dr. Chun Hong, MD, PhD
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1800 Town Center Drive
    Suite 416
    Reston, VA 20190
  • Tessa Cholmondeley, MD 190 Points

    Tessa Cholmondeley, MD

    Medical Associates Of Reston
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 212
    Reston, VA 20190
  • Dennis Sager 180 Points

    Dennis Sager

    Dennis Sager, MD, MS
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1800 Town Center Drive
    Suite 313
    Reston, VA 20190
  • John Valenti, MD 150 Points

    John Valenti, MD

    Internal Medicine Assoc
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1850A Town Center Pkwy Ste 209
    Reston, VA 20190
  • Lynne Fagan, MD 150 Points

    Lynne Fagan, MD

    Medical Associates Of Reston
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 212
    Reston, VA 20190

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