5,321 Internists Found in Van Nuys, CA – Page 65

We found 5,321 Internists available in Van Nuys, CA with an average 4 stars across 40,102 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 1,922 Internists listed are accepting new patients and 1,667 accept Medicare. Showing 3,841 to 3,900 of 5,321 Internists.

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Dr. Rajmeet Kaur Mann, MD

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Rocklin, CA
Dr. Rajmeet Kaur Mann, MD, is an internal medicine physician who provides primary care, urgent care, and virtual healthcare services at 5 Rivers Health in Rocklin, California. View Profile

Dr. Dan Naim, MD

Sleep Medicine
Spent time with me
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Beverly Hills, CA9.9 mi
Dan Naim, MD is a highly accomplished pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine specialist at The Beverly Hills Lung and Sleep Institute in Beverly Hills, California. View Profile

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

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
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. Michael Gray, MD

Family Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Annapolis, MD
"Two of the greatest doctors that really care. Clean facility, quiet, and the staff is very nice. Dr. Michael Gray is easy to talk to about your medical problem." 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

Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tracy Burton is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing expert care to children and families as the Chief Medical Officer at As You Are. 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

Dr. Alaa Hajal, MD

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Diamond Bar, CA
Dr. Alaa Hajal is redefining the primary care experience at La Vista Medical Center, serving as a cornerstone of health and vitality for the Diamond Bar community. View Profile

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Dr. Pryce Tifany Gaynor, MD

Infectious Disease
12 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Pryce Tifany Gaynor, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. View Profile

Dr. Kevin Trang La

Hospice & Palliative Medicine
7 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Kevin Trang La is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ken Dekitani

Critical Care Medicine
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Ken Dekitani is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and West Hollywood, CA. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David Hyung Won Oh

Hospice & Palliative Medicine
6 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. David Hyung Won Oh is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Oakland, CA and Oakland, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Katherine Sarah Stricker

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Katherine Sarah Stricker is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. She has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sonal Gandhi

Hospice & Palliative Medicine
7 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Sonal Gandhi is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. She has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. George Nhat Tran

Hospice & Palliative Medicine
7 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. George Nhat Tran is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Daniel Thomas Hoesterey, MD

Critical Care Medicine
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Daniel Thomas Hoesterey, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA. View Profile

Dr. Vivian Chan

Sleep Medicine
5 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Vivian Chan is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and West Hollywood, CA. She has 5 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mikhail Roubakha, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Mikhail Roubakha, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Pawan Kumar Gupta, MD

Nuclear Medicine
41 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Pawan Kumar Gupta, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Barbara, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Goldie Rashida Winge, MD

Anesthesiology
19 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Goldie Rashida Winge, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. She has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Betelehem Mulu Asnake

Anesthesiology
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Betelehem Mulu Asnake is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Oakland, CA and Oakland, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alwalid Khalifa Ashmeik

Diagnostic Radiology
6 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Alwalid Khalifa Ashmeik is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Oakland, CA and Oakland, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Timothy Iafe, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Timothy Iafe, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hideaki Watanabe, MD

Nephrology
18 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Hideaki Watanabe, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. He has 18 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine, Nephrology. View Profile

Dr. Michelle Ann Bueno Eala

Radiation Oncology
6 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Michelle Ann Bueno Eala is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. She has 6 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ryan Earle Kent

Diagnostic Radiology
6 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Ryan Earle Kent is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA. He has 6 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Emile Rene Vieta

Medical Genetics
6 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Emile Rene Vieta is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 6 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jordan Scott Gross, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Jordan Scott Gross, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Judi Ann Turner, MD

Anesthesiology
24 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Judi Ann Turner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. She has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Leanna Lyn Huard, MD

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Leanna Lyn Huard, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rhanika Alexandra Dema-Ala Neuda

Pediatrics
10 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Rhanika Alexandra Dema-Ala Neuda is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. She has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Joshua Kingsley Sweigert, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
9 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Joshua Kingsley Sweigert, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in West Hills, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ashie Kapoor, MD

Critical Care Medicine
8 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Ashie Kapoor, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Las Vegas, NV. She has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Eyong John Ly, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Eyong John Ly, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Retha Goodglick, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Retha Goodglick, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. View Profile

Dr. Ricky R Savjani, MD

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Ricky R Savjani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Russell Brad Kerbel, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Russell Brad Kerbel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kelvin Trong Nguyen, MD

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Kelvin Trong Nguyen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Anaheim, CA and Los Angeles, CA. View Profile

Dr. Nooshin Najmi, MD

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Nooshin Najmi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and West Hills, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gabrielle Marie Deallie, MD

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Gabrielle Marie Deallie, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. She has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Adam Joseph Brownstein, MD

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Adam Joseph Brownstein, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Houman Khakpour, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Houman Khakpour, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Torrance, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Inderpreet Singh Saini, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Inderpreet Singh Saini, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. He has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Guiselle Clark, MD

Internal Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Guiselle Clark, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. She has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ernest Kent Lee, MD

Internal Medicine
23 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Ernest Kent Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Maitraya Kanu Patel, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
24 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Maitraya Kanu Patel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Sylmar, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jayon Kim, MD

Internal Medicine
19 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Jayon Kim, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christopher Travis Watterson, MD

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Christopher Travis Watterson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA. View Profile

Dr. Russell Andrew Johnson, MD

Pediatrics
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Russell Andrew Johnson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Valencia, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gary Slesing Feigenbaum, MD

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Gary Slesing Feigenbaum, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Julie Elizabeth Magorien, MD

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Julie Elizabeth Magorien, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. She has 14 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Angelica Lynn Zen, MD

Pediatrics
14 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Angelica Lynn Zen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Berkeley, CA. View Profile

Dr. Robert Michael Mocharla, MD

Gastroenterology
15 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Robert Michael Mocharla, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. He has 15 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rong Hu, MD

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Rong Hu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA. She has 12 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rohan Martin Karanth

Internal Medicine
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Rohan Martin Karanth is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. His specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Chung, MD

Internal Medicine
11 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Jeffrey Chung, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Daniel Michael Weingrow, DO

Emergency Medicine
19 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Daniel Michael Weingrow, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Tehachapi, CA. He has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Nicholas Patrick Mcandrew, MD

Oncology
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Nicholas Patrick Mcandrew, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Roger Paul Woods, MD

Neurology
42 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Roger Paul Woods, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Joshua Khalili, MD

Internal Medicine
11 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Joshua Khalili, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA. He has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christian Benedict Cruz Fagel, MD

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Christian Benedict Cruz Fagel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. He has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sidharth Ravi Anand

Oncology
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Sidharth Ravi Anand is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Westlake Village, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Khushboo Kaushal

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Khushboo Kaushal is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA. She has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ely Richard Felker, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Ely Richard Felker, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jatinder Lachar

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Jatinder Lachar is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles, CA. He has 15 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Aram Alexander Namavar, MD

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Aram Alexander Namavar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sheila N Kapyur, MD

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Sheila N Kapyur, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Stanford, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kevin Matthew Keller, MD

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Los Angeles, CA8.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Kevin Matthew Keller, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. He has 7 years of experience. 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Internists providing telehealth services in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys?
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 Van Nuys?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Van Nuys. This helps you find an Internist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Internists in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Internists in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys?
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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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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