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  • 300 Points
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    CHI Health Clinic East Lincoln

    4501 S 70th St
    Ste 130
    Lincoln, NE 68516
    CHI Health Clinic East Lincoln is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to Lincoln and nearby comm...
  • Fahad Alam
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    Fahad Alam

    Fahad Alam, MD
    4501 S 70th St.
    Ste. 130
    Lincoln, NE 68516
    Fahad Alam practices as an Internist in Lincoln, NE.
  • James Fosnaugh, MD 120 Points

    James Fosnaugh, MD

    Wedgewood Medical Ctr
    120 Wedgewood Dr
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Arif Sattar, MD 110 Points

    Arif Sattar, MD

    Va Medical Ctr
    600 S 70th St Ste 597
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Greg Gillham, MD 100 Points

    Greg Gillham, MD

    Alegent Health First Health
    555 S 70th St
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Leslie Spry, MD 100 Points

    Leslie Spry, MD

    Lincoln Nephrology & Hyprtnsn
    7441 O St Ste 304, Lincoln Nephrology
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • David Arunski, MD 100 Points

    David Arunski, MD

    Va Medical Ctr
    600 S 70th St Ste 597
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Timea Bor, MD 100 Points

    Timea Bor, MD

    Wedgewood Medical Assoc
    120 Wedgewood Dr, Wedgewood Medical Assoc
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Vernon Garwood, MD 100 Points

    Vernon Garwood, MD

    Wedgewood Medical Ctr
    120 Wedgewood Dr
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Jeanette Masek, MD 100 Points

    Jeanette Masek, MD

    Wedgewood Medical Ctr
    120 Wedgewood Dr
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Richard Whittier, MD 90 Points

    Richard Whittier, MD

    Va Medical Ctr
    600 S 70th St
    Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Timothy Dalton, MD

    Timothy Dalton, MD

    4600 Valley Rd Ste 200
    Lincoln, NE 68510

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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