2,854 Internists Found in Costa Mesa, CA – Page 29

We found 2,854 Internists available in Costa Mesa, CA with an average 4 stars across 15,957 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 1,151 Internists listed are accepting new patients and 949 accept Medicare. Showing 1,681 to 1,740 of 2,854 Internists.

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Eric Harker

Internal Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
1 Award
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Lyons, CO
"Eric is amazing and the most caring person I know. He always has a huge smile on his face and feels super blessed that he gets to help people for his job." View Profile

Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Mesquite, TX
Dr. Adewumi Bakare, DMSc, PA-C, is a doctorally trained, board-certified Physician Associate with over 17 years of clinical experience delivering compassionate, patient-centered medical care. View Profile

Shannon Renee Gigounas, DNP, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Danville, CA
About Shannon Gigounas, DNP, RN, FNP-CShannon Gigounas, DNP, RN, FNP-C, is the founder of LilyPad Health, a modern, virtual-first healthcare practice built on the belief that healthcare is about people. View Profile

Benjamin Domingo, FNP

Integrative Medicine
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Chicago, IL
Benjamin Domingo, APRN is a Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of healthcare experience, including primary care and advanced training in obesity medicine. View Profile

Yves Chery, CT, ASCP, APRN, BSN, MSN

Family Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SUWANEE, GA
"He radiates warmth and kindness. I have never felt so heard and respected by a medical professional. Great experience and I highly recommend him." View Profile

Dr. Nima Ghadimi, MD

Internal Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Scottsdale, AZ
"Dr. Ghadimi is an exceptional doctor. If you need a Telehealth visit, the service is outstanding unless one is scheduled with the AWFUL M.A. Julian Zermeno." View Profile

Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
Spent time with me
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Winter Park, FL
"Outstanding Doctor... easy to talk to and under stand ..." View Profile

Dr. Daniel Benhuri, MD

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Beverly Hills, CA
Meet Dr. Daniel Benhuri, MD: Your Primary Care Physician at Dr. Daniel Benhuri, MDAbout Dr. BenhuriDr. Daniel Benhuri, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and primary care physician dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to families in Beverly Hills, California. View Profile

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Dr. Brian Michael Lee, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Brian Michael Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Downey, CA and Norwalk, CA(and 17 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Douglas E Dennis, MD

Emergency Medicine
40 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Douglas E Dennis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA. He has 40 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mark Young Lee, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Mark Young Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Long Beach, CA and Long Beach, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Vina Nguyen

Hospital Medicine
13 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Vina Nguyen is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Vamsi Krishna Vemireddy

Internal Medicine
6 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Vamsi Krishna Vemireddy is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Laguna Hills, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Khalid Namoos

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Khalid Namoos is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ivan Rudenko

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Ivan Rudenko is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Laguna Hills, CA. View Profile

Dr. Erin Yehli Jo

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Erin Yehli Jo is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Jessica Namphuong Vo

Internal Medicine
6 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Jessica Namphuong Vo is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Abraham Harn

Internal Medicine
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Abraham Harn is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Anaheim, CA and Anaheim, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tracy Hope Zivin Tutela, MD

Infectious Disease
26 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Tracy Hope Zivin Tutela, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Kraig Benefiel, MD

Hospital Medicine
10 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Michael Kraig Benefiel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ali Syed Habib, DO

Internal Medicine
11 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Ali Syed Habib, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Jacob Koopman, DO

Internal Medicine
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Jacob Koopman, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Long Beach, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Hoai Trinh Thi Khong, MD

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Hoai Trinh Thi Khong, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Loma Linda, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nydia Febriani Ekasumara, MD

Anesthesiology
11 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Nydia Febriani Ekasumara, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Torrance, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Maryanne Rose Ibrahim

Pediatrics
9 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Maryanne Rose Ibrahim is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Fei-Wen Tsai, DO

Internal Medicine
22 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Elizabeth Fei-Wen Tsai, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Laguna Hills, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Eric Hoyin Lee, MD

Oncology
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Eric Hoyin Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Philip Jason Goldstein, MD

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Philip Jason Goldstein, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephen Marcel Shapiro, MD

Internal Medicine
33 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Stephen Marcel Shapiro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with another office in Fountain Valley, CA. He has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lawrence Huu Thang Nguyen, DO

Nephrology
10 years exp
Fountain Valley, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Lawrence Huu Thang Nguyen, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Fountain Valley, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Fountain Valley, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Cameron Jack Ricks, MD

Anesthesiology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Orange, CA9.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Cameron Jack Ricks, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Orange, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Placentia, CA. He has 21 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Elliot Barry Sternberg, MD

Internal Medicine
Irvine, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Elliot Barry Sternberg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Irvine, CA. Their specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. John Samy Farag, MD

Internal Medicine
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Orange, CA9.1 mi
"Met this doctor doing hospitalization.The above ratings are my considerations." View Profile

Dr. Matthew Hunter Riley, DO

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Orange, CA9.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Matthew Hunter Riley, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Orange, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Orange, CA. He has 15 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Shruti Karsan Gohil, MD

Infectious Disease
23 years exp
Orange, CA9.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Shruti Karsan Gohil, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Orange, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Orange, CA. She has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sonali Lakshman Iyer, MD

Internal Medicine
20 years exp
Orange, CA9.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Sonali Lakshman Iyer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Orange, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Orange, CA. She has 20 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ann Eapen, MD

Oncology
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Orange, CA9.1 mi
"Excellent physician. She’s driven, intelligent, motivated, and caring. I was fortunate to have had her during my visits for medical care." View Profile

Dr. Fergus Shufai Ng, MD

Internal Medicine
40 years exp
Tustin, CA7.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Fergus Shufai Ng, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Tustin, CA. He has 40 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Julie Doan Trang Vu, MD

Internal Medicine
19 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Julie Doan Trang Vu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA. She has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Anupama Gopinath, MD

Internal Medicine
19 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Anupama Gopinath, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Santa Ana, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Amir Hossein Mortazavientesab, MD

Internal Medicine
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Amir Hossein Mortazavientesab, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA. View Profile

Dr. Yu-Nan Hsu, DO

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Yu-Nan Hsu, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Fountain Valley, CA and Huntington Beach, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Victoria Puishan Chung, MD

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Victoria Puishan Chung, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA. View Profile

Dr. Richard Lee Bock, MD

Internal Medicine
47 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Richard Lee Bock, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with another office in Santa Ana, CA. He has 47 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Vu Dinh Tran, MD

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Vu Dinh Tran, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Garden Grove, CA and Lynwood, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Robert James Cannon, MD

Internal Medicine
45 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Robert James Cannon, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA. He has 45 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Dean V Tran, DO

Internal Medicine
29 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Dean V Tran, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA. He has 29 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kevin Wayne Chan, MD

Anesthesiology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Kevin Wayne Chan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Mission Hills, CA and Mission Hills, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ian Chait, MD

Anesthesiology
37 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Ian Chait, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Orange, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hung-I Liao, MD

Critical Care Medicine
17 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Hung-I Liao, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Anaheim, CA and Anaheim, CA(and 11 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Diana Mai Pham Bui, MD

Emergency Medicine
28 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Diana Mai Pham Bui, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with another office in Santa Ana, CA. She has 28 years of experience. View Profile

Ahdad Ziyar

Allergy & Immunology
8 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Ahdad Ziyar is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Dublin, CA and Fresno, CA(and 7 other locations). He has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sherif N Meckael, MD

Anesthesiology
17 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Sherif N Meckael, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Santa Ana, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Huong V Le, MD

Internal Medicine
51 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Huong V Le, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with another office in Santa Ana, CA. He has 51 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Alejandro Ramirez, MD

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Alejandro Ramirez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with another office in Santa Ana, CA. He has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Alireza Bozorgi, MD

Neurology
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Alireza Bozorgi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Chen, MD

Nuclear Medicine
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. David Chen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Lin, MD

Internal Medicine
35 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. John Lin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Santa Ana, CA. He has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Hon Yu, MD

Infectious Disease
56 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Hon Yu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with another office in Santa Ana, CA. He has 56 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Yixing Li

Internal Medicine
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Yixing Li is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Santa Ana, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hassan Aliakbarian

Internal Medicine
25 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Hassan Aliakbarian is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Youngae Suh

Internal Medicine
9 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Elizabeth Youngae Suh is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with another office in Santa Ana, CA. She has 9 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Vincent Winghong Lee

Internal Medicine
40 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Vincent Winghong Lee is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA. He has 40 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology. View Profile

Dr. Dai Trang Thi Le

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Dai Trang Thi Le is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA. She has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Stephen Alan Hillman, MD

Anesthesiology
46 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Stephen Alan Hillman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA. He has 46 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey John Thomas, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Jeffrey John Thomas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Nampa, ID and Buffalo, NY. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rajan Garg, MD

Critical Care Medicine
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Rajan Garg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jessica Michelle Langer, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Ana, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Jessica Michelle Langer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Santa Ana, CA. View Profile

What is an Internist and How Can They Help You?

An internist specializes in adult medicine, providing comprehensive care for complex medical conditions. These physicians excel at diagnosing challenging cases and managing patients with multiple organ system involvement.

Internists complete medical school and a three-year internal medicine residency. Many pursue subspecialty fellowship training in fields such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or infectious disease, though general internists maintain broad adult medical expertise.

An Internist's clinical practice encompasses:

  • Concentrates on adult patient populations and multi-system medical management
  • Conducts medical history reviews, physical assessments, diagnostic test interpretation
  • Manages metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, infectious processes, and immune-mediated diseases
  • Employs pharmaceutical management, preventive medicine, health counseling, and specialist coordination
  • Alternative titles: adult medicine specialist, general internist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for an Internist in Costa Mesa who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Internists in Costa Mesa who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Internists in Costa Mesa who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Internists providing telehealth services in Costa Mesa. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Internists in Costa Mesa?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Internists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with an Internist in Costa Mesa?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Costa Mesa. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Internists in Costa Mesa have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Costa Mesa. This helps you find an Internist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Internists in Costa Mesa without calling?
Search for Internists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate an Internist in Costa Mesa with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Internists in Costa Mesa. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with an Internist in Costa Mesa?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Internist.
How can I locate an Internist in Costa Mesa who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Internists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for an Internist in Costa Mesa who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Internists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Internists who work there.

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