Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket, RI has a population of approximately 71,377 people. There are 120 internists near Pawtucket, which gives it a ratio of 1 internist per 595 residents or a ratio of 1 internist per 243 households. There are 29,116 households in Pawtucket.