25 of the Best Internists Near Me in Smyrna, GA

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MediFind found 1351 specialists near Smyrna, GA

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    Bruce W. Bode
    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    Atlanta Diabetes Associates

    1800 Howell Mill Road, Suite 450, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Bode is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bode is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bode is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Blood & Marrow Transplant Group Of Georgia

    5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 1000, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melhem Solh is an Internal Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Solh is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Georgia Kidney Associates Inc.

    55 Whitcher St NE Ste 460, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Johnson is an Internal Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Cobb Kidney Center PC

    3606 Highlands Pkwy SE Bldg 1, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinadh Palacharla is an Internal Medicine provider in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Palacharla is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    North Georgia Radiation Therapy

    320 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste LL1, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheree Brown is an Internal Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Astrocytoma.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Atlanta Neuroscience Institute Inc.

    3200 Downwood Cir NW Ste 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Juncos is an Internal Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Juncos is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Movement Disorders.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Allergy and Immunology

    Atlanta Allergy & Asthma

    790 Church Street Northeast, Suite 150, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Appleyard is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Appleyard is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Appleyard is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Atlanta West Dermatology PC

    1550 Mulkey Rd, 
    Austell, GA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Warner is an Internal Medicine provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Warner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Nadine C. Gordon
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Vinings

    3020 Paces Mill Road, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gordon treats patients from newborns to geriatrics and specializes in chronic disease management, preventative medicine, and acute illnesses. She has a special interest in providing care for the whole family and young adults with chronic pediatric conditions.In her spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys spending time with her husband, son, family, and friends. She enjoys a large breadth of cuisine (eating, cooking, watching Food Network), watching stand-up comedy, reading a good book and Sudoku. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    William B. Harper
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Internal Medicine

    3280 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 150, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A native of Albany, Georgia, Dr. Harper is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Harper was previously on staff at the Piedmont Hospital Medical Care Center in Brookhaven. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Harper believes living a healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to prevent chronic illnesses and works with his patients to help them lead healthier lives. Among his many interests in medicine, Dr. Harper takes a special interest in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes. In his free time, Dr. Harper enjoys hiking, backpacking, traveling, and jogging. Dr. Harper is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Welborn C. Mcclatchey
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Internal Medicine

    3280 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 150, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. McClatchey, a native of Atlanta, earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He has been with the Piedmont Physicians Group since completing his residency in internal medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. McClatchey is board certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. McClatchey strives to account for the unique needs of each patient when providing medical care. He works with his patients to develop an individualized plan of care. His practice focuses on acute and chronic medical problems in adult men and women and preventive care. Dr. Mcclatchey is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Meenakshi H. Kakarala
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP Marietta

    790 Church Street NE, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kakarala earned her bachelor's degree cum laude, from Washington University in Saint Louis, double majoring in biology and anthropology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida where she graduated in the top third of her class. Dr. Kakarala completed her residency at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kakarala was in practice at Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates in Florida where she earned the Member Satisfaction with Primary Care Physicians award two years in a row. This award is determined by patient satisfaction surveys and is given to the top ten percent of primary care physicians in the Health First network. She has done research on various projects at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri; Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, and the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Kakarala believes that establishing personal relationships with her patients is important and enjoys the continuous learning opportunities that practicing modern medicine provides. In her spare time, Dr. Kakarala enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking, yoga and tennis. Dr. Kakarala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kakarala is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

    Craig G. Peters
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Internal Medicine

    3280 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 150, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Peters obtained his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. While at medical school, Dr. Peters was the recipient of the Sonny Carter Scholarship, a merit scholarship based on academics and athletics. Dr. Peters completed a residency in internal medicine at Emory University and was Chief Resident in Medicine at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Peters is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Peters believes in partnering with patients in order to provide better care and achieve improved health outcomes. He takes a special interest in preventive care. In his free time, Dr. Peters enjoys playing soccer. Dr. Peters is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Sundus A. Lodhi
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology | Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology | Transplant Surgery

    Piedmont Transplant Institute

    1968 Peachtree Road, N.w., 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sundus Lodhi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lodhi is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lodhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Jodi L. Chitwood
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At East Paces Ferry

    371 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chitwood graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology. She earned her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York and completed her internship and residency at Emory University. Dr. Chitwood was in private practice with Peachtree Internal Medicine in Atlanta before joining Piedmont Physicians Group. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.In her spare time, Dr. Chitwood enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family. Dr. Chitwood is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

    Philicia L. Andrews
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Medical Park Drive

    3820 Medical Park Drive, Suite 1100, 
    Austell, GA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philicia Andrews, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia. She has practiced medicine in Atlanta for over 20 years and currently serves as one of the Regional Medical Directors of Piedmont.Dr. Andrews earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1999, and received her Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University in 2003.Dr. Andrews has many interests in medicine. She is especially interested in preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and women's health. Dr. Andrews' philosophy on medicine is that a patient should feel comfortable with his or her physician and feel free to ask questions. She believes strongly in open communication between the patient and the physician.Dr. Andrews welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Andrews is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Erin A. Evans
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    Piedmont Hospitalist Physicians LLC

    35 Collier Rd Nw, Suite 635, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gallbladder Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Karina K. Belinfante
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Emory At Belmont

    1060 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Ste100, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Karina Belinfante is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Belinfante has been practicing medicine for over 23 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Richard J. Breckwoldt
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Medical Park Drive

    3820 Medical Park Drive, Suite 1100, 
    Austell, GA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Breckwoldt earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, where he graduated with honors (top 9% of the class). He completed his residency at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego, California and served six years of active duty in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. He also holds a master's degree in anatomy from New York Medical College.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Breckwoldt was in solo practice with Premier Internal Medicine. Dr. Breckwoldt has been practicing medicine for 25 years. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Breckwoldt is married with one child. In his spare time, his hobby is radio controlled model airplanes. He was also a prior musician as a bass player in a band throughout high school and college.Dr. Breckwoldt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Breckwoldt is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Andrey Popykin
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP Piedmont West 6th

    1800 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 650, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    A native of Kazakstan, Dr. Popykin has been a resident of Georgia since 1999. He completed his internal medicine residency training at Emory University School of Medicine affiliated hospitals in 2002. Dr. Popykin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Popykin was in private practice with Adult Medicine of Marietta. He is fluent in English and Russian. Dr. Popykin welcomes new patients and participates in most major insurance plans. Dr. Popykin is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Raphael L. Lopez
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP Piedmont West

    1800 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 525, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raphael Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Lisa Walker
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Vinings

    3020 Paces Mill Road, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Walker-Dillard earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Walker-Dillard practiced at Westside Medical Associates in Austell, Georgia. Board certified in internal medicine, she is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Atlanta Medical Association and the National Medical Association. Dr. Walker-Dillard has a special interest in diabetes, women's health, hypertension and preventive medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling and participating in community service. Dr. Walker-Dillard welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Walker is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Rathi Pillai
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1365 Clifton Rd NE # C, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rathi Pillai is an Internal Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pillai is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Joel T. Isom
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    CommunityMD

    2045 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 310, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Isom, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician serving patients at CommunityMD in Atlanta and Newnan, Georgia. He is passionate about treating and caring for his patients. Dr. Isom’s journey began with a desire to become a veterinarian. However, as he experienced how disease was affecting his family, he found his passion for improving the health and wellness of people. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed his residency and training in the Meharry Internal Medicine Program. Dr. Isom embraces innovation in the practice of internal medicine. He values reaching the health and wellness goals of his patients. He pursues the process of identifying their needs and developing plans for patient wellness. Seeing his patients smile when together they have discovered what treatments have been most effective brings him a sense of satisfaction. Dr. Isom is from Thomson, Georgia, and moved to Atlanta to be closer to his family. He loves spending time with his wife, Dr. Erica Isom, who is also an internist. They enjoy going on vacation with their three children. He also enjoys Fantasy Football and a good laugh with the 90s sitcom Martin. Dr. Isom is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Lauri Markowitz
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Department Of Veterans Affairs

    1670 Clairmont Rd, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauri Markowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Markowitz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Genital Warts, Warts, Chlamydia, and Tetanus.

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    When should I see an Internist near Smyrna, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Internist near Smyrna, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Internists near Smyrna, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Internists near Smyrna, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Internist in Smyrna?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Internist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Internist?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Internist near Smyrna, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Internist?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Internist may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Internists near Smyrna, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Internist search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Internist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Internist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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