Oregon (OR) 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. Oregon has
1,683 practicing
internal medicine doctors. Broken out by city, internal medicine doctor density
in Albany is 18,
in Aloha is 7,
in Ashland is 9,
in Astoria is 8,
in Baker City is 1,
in Bandon is 3,
in Beaverton is 27,
in Bend is 41,
in Boardman is 1,
in Brookings is 7,
in Brownsville is 1,
in Burns is 1,
in Canby is 2,
in Central Point is 10,
in Clackamas is 70,
in Coos Bay is 27,
in Corvallis is 43,
in Cottage Grove is 4,
in Dallas is 1,
in Enterprise is 1,
in Eugene is 90,
in Florence is 8,
in Forest Grove is 3,
in Gearhart is 1,
in Gleneden Beach is 2,
in Grants Pass is 26,
in Gresham is 28,
in Happy Valley is 1,
in Hermiston is 4,
in Hillsboro is 42,
in Hood River is 3,
in Keizer is 3,
in Klamath Falls is 10,
in La Grande is 10,
in Lake Oswego is 20,
in Lebanon is 6,
in Lincoln City is 4,
in Madras is 1,
in Mcminnville is 25,
in Meacham is 1,
in Medford is 54,
in Milton Freewater is 1,
in Milwaukie is 10,
in Molalla is 1,
in Mount Angel is 1,
in Newberg is 23,
in Newport is 9,
in Nyssa is 1,
in Ontario is 6,
in Oregon City is 14,
in Pendleton is 10,
in Portland is 797,
in Prineville is 1,
in Redmond is 4,
in Reedsport is 2,
in Roseburg is 34,
in Saint Helens is 11,
in Salem is 78,
in Seaside is 3,
in Shady Cove is 4,
in Sherwood is 1,
in Silverton is 1,
in Springfield is 53,
in Stayton is 2,
in Sunriver is 1,
in The Dalles is 14,
in Tigard is 26,
in Tillamook is 3,
in Troutdale is 1,
in Tualatin is 39,
in Veneta is 1,
in Waldport is 1,
in West Linn is 5,
in White City is 10,
in Wilsonville is 4,
in Winchester is 1,
in Woodburn is 4,
and in Yachats is 2.
Oregon Information
Oregon’s population is 3,641,056, and the capital city is Salem. The Cascade Mountains in the central part of the state offer skiing and other winter sports, while the western border of Oregon is the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can tour the Sea Lion Caves in Florence or the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria. Every year, Oregon’s coastal lighthouses see many visitors. You can enjoy some famous Tillamook cheese and other dairy products at local creameries, or try a fresh beer in Portland, the unofficial craft brewing capital of the United States.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Oregon has a population of 3,641,056.
Of this population, 813,132 are under the age of 18
and 465,940 are at or above the age of 65.
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