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Find an internist in Bakersfield, CA 93309 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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  • Raj Patel, MD 710 Points

    Raj Patel, MD

    Preferred Family Care Physcns
    5925-A Truxtun Avenue
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Saman Ratnayake, MD 130 Points

    Saman Ratnayake, MD

    Mesa West Medical A Primary
    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 220
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Carlos Alvarez, MD 120 Points

    Carlos Alvarez, MD

    5401 White Ln
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • 120 Points

    Bakersfield Family Medical Group

    4580 California Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Sarupinder Bhangoo, MD 110 Points

    Sarupinder Bhangoo, MD

    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 260
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Dirk Wales, MD 100 Points

    Dirk Wales, MD

    Bakersfield Family Counseling
    4580 California Ave, Dept Of Internal Medicine
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Harold Baer Jr, MD 100 Points

    Harold Baer Jr, MD

    Central Nephrology Medical Grp
    5030 Office Park Dr
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Peter McCauley, MD 100 Points

    Peter McCauley, MD

    Central Nephrology Medical Grp
    5030 Office Park Dr Ste A
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Caroline Wong, MD 100 Points

    Caroline Wong, MD

    Central Nephrology Medical Grp
    5030 Office Park Dr
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Alan Cartmell, MD 100 Points

    Alan Cartmell, MD

    Comprehensive Blood & Cancer
    4100 Truxtun Ave Ste 200
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Raju Patel, MD 100 Points

    Raju Patel, MD

    Comprehensive Blood & Cancer
    4580 California Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Ramon Reyes Vera, MD 100 Points

    Ramon Reyes Vera, MD

    Comprehensive Blood & Cancer
    6501 Truxtun Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Rusong Huang, MD 100 Points

    Rusong Huang, MD

    4580 California Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Ambika Softa, MD 100 Points

    Ambika Softa, MD

    Interactive Health Care
    5397 Truxtun Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • David Kanamori, MD 100 Points

    David Kanamori, MD

    6501 Truxtun Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Ju Lee, MD 100 Points

    Ju Lee, MD

    4580 California Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Muhammad Alim, MD 100 Points

    Muhammad Alim, MD

    San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary
    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 100A
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Ashraf Youssef, MD 100 Points

    Ashraf Youssef, MD

    4580 California Ave, Bakersfield Family Medical
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Samuel Baskerville, MD

    Samuel Baskerville, MD

    2008 Hasti Acres Dr
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Harold Baer, Jr, MD, FACP

    Harold Baer, Jr, MD, FACP

    Central Nephrology Medical Group
    5030 Office Park Drive
    Bakersfield, CA 93309

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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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