An internist deals with all diseases in the adult (typically over the age of 18).
Usually a 'disease' doctor is called a Physician or Internist. Â
A general family doctor, internist, or a cardiologist.
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I would start with your internist, family practitioner or gynecologist.
An internist is a doctor who treats medical problems inside the body without operating on patients.
An internist. You can also see a general practitioner.
A generalist, internist, or an endocrinologist. You may be referred to a nephrologist.
Whether you need a referral to see an internist can depend on your health insurance plan and the specific policies of the internist's practice. Many insurance plans require a referral from a primary care physician to see a specialist, including an internist. However, some plans may allow you to see an internist without a referral. It's best to check with your insurance provider and the internist's office for their specific requirements.
To have a career as an internist, you would need a medical degree such as the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) (earned in U.S.), Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.), or Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS/MBChB). After earning a medical degree from an accredited medical school, to be an internist you'll have to complete an internal medicine residency and sit for board certification.
An internist is not a specialist as far as insurance is concerned if he/she is your primary care physician.
Internists specialize in a field of medicine called Internal Medicine. This focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. If you were referred to an Internist, this is probably because your doctor was unable to find out what was wrong with you. He may have suspected it to be some sort of disease that is out of his field of medicine.
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