Hawaii (HI) Internal Medicine Doctors and Physicians
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Internal Medicine Information
Description
Internal medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with treating the whole patient. An internal medicine physician, also called an internist, can treat many illnesses and conditions, and is skilled in treating a patient who has several illnesses or disorders at the same time. This internist, who can be a primary care physician, emphasizes disease prevention and wellness, but can treat problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs, along with mental health or substance abuse issues.
The internal medicine physician can also treat cancer or diseases of the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems, while concentrating on the wellness of the patient as a whole.
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Lithotripsy, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP, dialysis, mechanical ventilation, cardioversion, angioplasty, endoscopy, intra-aortic balloon pump, cardiac ablation, and Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Bone density test, dialysis, physicial / check up, FAA-Flight Physicial, physicial examination, x-ray, biopsy, Blood Test, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), ultrasound, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Upper GI (Barium Swallow), electrolyte test, Lower GI (Barium Enema), stool test, pH probe test, and microbiological culture.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Hawaii has
767 practicing
internal medicine doctors. Broken out by city, internal medicine doctor density
in Aiea is 35,
in Eleele is 1,
in Ewa Beach is 17,
in Hana is 1,
in Hickam Afb is 3,
in Hilo is 29,
in Holualoa is 1,
in Honolulu is 492,
in Kahuku is 3,
in Kahului is 7,
in Kailua is 23,
in Kailua Kona is 10,
in Kalaheo is 3,
in Kamuela is 3,
in Kaneohe is 13,
in Kapaa is 1,
in Kapaau is 1,
in Kapolei is 5,
in Kaunakakai is 3,
in Kealakekua is 5,
in Kihei is 3,
in Kilauea is 2,
in Kula is 1,
in Lahaina is 3,
in Lihue is 12,
in Makawao is 2,
in Mililani is 2,
in Pahala is 1,
in Pearl City is 4,
in Pearl Harbor is 6,
in Tripler Amc is 17,
in Tripler Army Medical Center is 28,
in Wahiawa is 11,
in Waianae is 10,
in Wailea is 1,
in Wailuku is 44,
in Waimea is 3,
and in Waipahu is 17.
Hawaii Information
One of the more popular vacation destinations in the world, Hawaii’s lush tropical environment invites all to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Popular Hawaiian activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, biking to one of Hawaii’s volcanoes, or enjoying a helicopter or horseback ride. Learn about Hawaii’s natural history and culture by attending a luau and watching a traditional hula dance.
Hawaii’s population is 1,275,194, and the capital city is Honolulu. Statehood was achieved in 1959, making Hawaii our 50th state. Tourism is Hawaii's largest source of outside income. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, experience history at Pearl Harbor, or take a walk on Waikiki Beach, the world’s most famous shoreline.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Hawaii has a population of 1,275,194.
Of this population, 198,087 are under the age of 18
and 162,565 are at or above the age of 65.
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