4357 Results forInternal Medicine Doctors near Dorchester, MA
Learn more about Internal Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Internal Medicine Doctors
An internist specializes in providing adults with comprehensive prevention, diagnosis and treatment services for a wide range of diseases and conditions, including infections, minor injuries, and acute and chronic diseases. Internists are highly skilled as diagnosticians. They also provide adults with regular, routine primary healthcare services.
An internist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and teaches the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections, injuries, and gastrointestinal conditions
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Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic physical conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, and depression
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Consults with other members of a patient’s medical and surgical team
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Provides cancer screenings, such as skin and thyroid checks and breast exams
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Performs reproductive health screenings including pelvic exams, Pap smears, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings
- Provides family planning and contraceptive counseling
Internists may also be known by the following names: internal medicine doctor, general internist, primary care doctor, internal medicine physician, physician of internal medicine, general practitioner, and adult doctor.
There are 4357 specialists practicing Internal Medicine in Dorchester, MA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 463 hospitals near Dorchester, MA with affiliated Internal Medicine specialists, including Brigham And Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital.
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- 35 Kneeland StBoston, MA 021114.1 miles away
Biography: Dr. David Drew, MD is a Nephrology Specialist. Dr. David Drew, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center.
- 800 Washington St # 6Boston, MA 021114.0 miles away
Biography: Dr. Brian Downey, MD is a Cardiology Specialist. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Brian Downey, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center.
- 800 Washington StBoston, MA 021114.0 miles away
Biography: Dr. Noah Chodos, MD is an Internist. Dr. Noah Chodos, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center.
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