Top Internists in Albany, LA

Helen Badie, MD
Helan M Badie, MD
45439 Live Oak Dr
Hammond, LA 70401
  • Internal Medicine
  • 22 years experience
  • Board certified
Sheryl A Jones, MD
Sheryl A Jones, MD
45439 Live Oak Dr
Hammond, LA 70401
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • 31 years experience
What are Internists?

An internist is a physician who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the adult population - both acute and chronic.

These doctors are often who adults see as their primary physicians because they treat a broad range of illnesses that do not require surgical or specialist interventions. They also work to help a patient maintain optimal health in order to prevent the onset of disease.

In addition to treating the common cold and flu, internists also treat chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

The area of Albany, LA has a population of approximately 5,266 people. There are 2 internists near Albany, which gives it a ratio of 1 internist per 2,633 residents or a ratio of 1 internist per 917 households. There are 1,833 households in Albany.