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  • Daniel Doornink, MD 120 Points

    Daniel Doornink, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Clinic
    402 S 12th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Christopher Catton, MD 110 Points

    Christopher Catton, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Clinic
    402 S 12th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Daniel Peterson, MD 110 Points

    Daniel Peterson, MD

    Internal Medicine Assoc
    302 S 10th Ave Ste 202
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Richard Boyd, MD 110 Points

    Richard Boyd, MD

    Medical Associate-Yakima
    1111 W Spruce St Ste 30
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Silvia Labes, MD 110 Points

    Silvia Labes, MD

    Northwest Medical Clinic
    215 S 11th Ave Ste D
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Gabriel Lascar, MD 110 Points

    Gabriel Lascar, MD

    Northwest Medical Clinic
    215 S 11th Ave Ste D
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Christopher Clark, DO 110 Points

    Christopher Clark, DO

    Yakima Internal Med Specialist
    3003 Tieton Dr Ste 320
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Stephen Shaul, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Shaul, MD

    Central WA Clinical
    1111 W Spruce St Ste 28
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • David Doornink, MD 100 Points

    David Doornink, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Clinic
    402 S 12th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Timothy Melhorn, MD 100 Points

    Timothy Melhorn, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Clinic
    402 S 12th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Victor Sharpe III, MD 100 Points

    Victor Sharpe III, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Clinic
    402 S 12th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Paul Tompkins, MD 100 Points

    Paul Tompkins, MD

    Cornerstone Medical Clinic
    402 S 12th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • James Dodge, MD 100 Points

    James Dodge, MD

    Internal Medicine Assoc
    1211 N 16th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Karsten Lewis, MD 100 Points

    Karsten Lewis, MD

    316 Holton Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Jeffrey Licht, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Licht, MD

    1111 W Yakima Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Rosa Martinez Rocha, MD 100 Points

    Rosa Martinez Rocha, MD

    1111 W Spruce St Ste 26
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Katherine Smalley, MD 100 Points

    Katherine Smalley, MD

    1806 W Lincoln Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • John Barany, MD 100 Points

    John Barany, MD

    Yakima Chest Clinic
    303 Holton Ave Ste 1
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Phillip Menashe, MD 100 Points

    Phillip Menashe, MD

    Yakima Chest Clinic
    303 Holton Ave Ste 1
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Robert Ortiz, MD 100 Points

    Robert Ortiz, MD

    Yakima Heart Ctr Inc
    302 S 10th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • George Hotchko, MD 100 Points

    George Hotchko, MD

    Yakima Internal Med Specialist
    3003 Tieton Dr Ste 320
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Tony Ha, MD 100 Points

    Tony Ha, MD

    Yakima Regional Cancer Care
    1211 N 16th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • Vicky Jones, MD 100 Points

    Vicky Jones, MD

    Yakima Regional Cancer Care
    1211 N 16th Ave, Yakima Reg Cancer Care
    Yakima, WA 98902

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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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