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Find an internist in Tucson, AZ 85712 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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  • William Nevin, MD 100 Points

    William Nevin, MD

    Pulmonary Assoc Southern AZ
    5240 E Knight Dr Ste 122
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Fredy Toiber, MD 100 Points

    Fredy Toiber, MD

    Pulmonary Assoc Southern AZ
    5240 E Knight Dr Ste 122
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Paul Lui, MD 100 Points

    Paul Lui, MD

    Renal Care Assoc
    2121 N Beverly Ave Ste 105
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Joseph Strong, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Strong, MD

    Renal Care Assoc
    2121 N Beverly Ave Ste 105
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Richard Renston, MD 100 Points

    Richard Renston, MD

    6039 E Grant Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Lucas Birmelin, MD 100 Points

    Lucas Birmelin, MD

    University Medical Practice
    6039 E Grant Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Gary Bohay, MD 80 Points

    Gary Bohay, MD

    Internal Medicine & Neurology
    5230 E Farness Dr
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Robert Hyland

    Robert Hyland

    5240 E Knight Dr Ste 114
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Jeffrey Mayer

    Jeffrey Mayer

    Jeffrey Mayer, MD
    6268 East Grant Road
    Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Lawrence Lincoln

    Lawrence Lincoln

    5679 E Grant Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85712

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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