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  • Kathryn Zufall Larson, MD 110 Points

    Kathryn Zufall Larson, MD

    Richmond Clinic
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    355 NW Richmond Beach Rd
    Shoreline, WA 98177
  • Regina Dwyer, MD 100 Points

    Regina Dwyer, MD

    Richmond Clinic
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    355 NW Richmond Beach Rd
    Shoreline, WA 98177
  • Anita Uppal, MD 100 Points

    Anita Uppal, MD

    Richmond Clinic
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    355 NW Richmond Beach Rd, The Richmond Clinic
    Shoreline, WA 98177
  • Soon Kimm, MD 100 Points

    Soon Kimm, MD

    Sung Shim Medical Clinic
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    1306 N 175th St Ste 103
    Shoreline, WA 98133
  • Kendra Gil 2450 Points

    Kendra Gil

    Swedish Primary Care - Snoqualmie
    Distance: 24.88 mi
    37624 Southeast Fury Street
    Suite 101
    Snoqualmie, WA 98065
  • Noel Johnson, DO 120 Points

    Noel Johnson, DO

    Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
    Distance: 24.88 mi
    9575 Ethan Wade Way NE
    Snoqualmie, WA 98065
  • Richard Pisani, MD 110 Points

    Richard Pisani, MD

    Associated Pulmonary Physician
    Distance: 25.47 mi
    14421 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE
    Woodinville, WA 98072
  • Virginia Stevens, MD 90 Points

    Virginia Stevens, MD

    Distance: 25.47 mi
    PO Box 903
    Woodinville, WA 98072
  • Ha Ta 2050 Points

    Ha Ta

    Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Canyon Park
    Distance: 25.5 mi
    1909 214th Street Southeast
    Suite 300
    Bothell, WA 98021
  • Ruchi Sharma 1930 Points

    Ruchi Sharma

    Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Canyon Park
    Distance: 25.5 mi
    1909 214th Street Southeast
    Suite 300
    Bothell, WA 98021
  • Rafat Unnisa 1280 Points

    Rafat Unnisa

    Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Canyon Park
    Distance: 25.5 mi
    1909 214th Street Southeast
    Suite 300
    Bothell, WA 98021
  • Gail English, MD 100 Points

    Gail English, MD

    Washington Spine Diagnostic
    Distance: 25.5 mi
    22121 20th Ave SE
    Bothell, WA 98021
  • Mary Shroff, MD 100 Points

    Mary Shroff, MD

    Evergreen Medical Group
    Distance: 25.59 mi
    PO Box 1057
    Carnation, WA 98014
  • Bruce Carlton, MD 120 Points

    Bruce Carlton, MD

    Distance: 27.53 mi
    19365 7th Ave NE Ste 104
    Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • Kyle Bogusz, DO 100 Points

    Kyle Bogusz, DO

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Poulsbo
    Distance: 27.53 mi
    22180 NW Olympic College Way
    Suite 102
    Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 100 Points

    Harrison HealthPartners Internal Medicine, Adult Primary Care & Rheumatology

    Distance: 27.53 mi
    22180 N.W. Olympic College Way
    Suite 102
    Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • Jana Gasow

    Jana Gasow

    Jana R Gasow, MD
    Distance: 27.53 mi
    22180 NW Olympic College Way
    Suite 102
    Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • Loren Tubbs, MD

    Loren Tubbs, MD

    Distance: 28.31 mi
    12808 Carnation Duvall Rd Ne
    Duvall, WA 98019

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