2,327 Internists Found in Sandy Spring, MD – Page 28

We found 2,327 Internists available in Sandy Spring, MD with an average 4 stars across 13,144 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 1,064 Internists listed are accepting new patients and 898 accept Medicare. Showing 1,621 to 1,680 of 2,327 Internists.

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Dr. Patricia Pinaya Walters

Pediatrics
Spent time with me
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
"Excellent doctor" 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. Fendy Jn Pierre, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Glen Mills, PA
Dr. Jn Pierre is a dedicated physician whose clinical training spans family and internal 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

Dr. Belle Bonita Dalton, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Licensed to serve children in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, and Washington, DC,Dr. Belle Jones Dalton is a highly exceptional Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 20 years of service dedicated to the well-being of children and families. View Profile

Trisha Khanna, MD, FAAD

Dermatology
Had a good bedside manner
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"Dr. Trisha Khanna was incredibly compassionate and reassuring during a very stressful time for me." View Profile

Dr. George Sotos, MD, FACP

Oncology
Flexible scheduling
Accepting New Patients
Rockville, MD8.6 mi
Board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Sotos grew up in Northern Virginia but has been in practice in Montgomery County since 1994. View Profile

Dina F. Zeki, MD

Internal Medicine
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockville, MD9.6 mi
Dr. Dina Zeki, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in concierge primary care and hospital medicine in Rockville, MD. View Profile

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Dr. Mary Shaffer Keszler, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
13 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Mary Shaffer Keszler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Columbia, MD and Silver Spring, MD(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kedija Hayato Hedara, MD

Internal Medicine
17 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Kedija Hayato Hedara, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Washington, DC. View Profile

Dr. Shan M Pradhan, MD

Oncology
24 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Shan M Pradhan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Birmingham, AL and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Austin Michael Anderson

Rheumatology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Austin Michael Anderson is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Gainesville, FL and Gainesville, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Magdy Mikhaeel Girgis

Internal Medicine
27 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Magdy Mikhaeel Girgis is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Claudia Marcella Husni, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Claudia Marcella Husni, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Joseph Sean Cavanaugh, MD

Internal Medicine
29 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Joseph Sean Cavanaugh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Atlanta, GA and Bethesda, MD(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ryan Christopher Karsner, MD

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Ryan Christopher Karsner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Naeem Poursharif, DO

Internal Medicine
20 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Naeem Poursharif, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Columbia, MD and Columbia, MD. He has 20 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ibilola Abike Fashoyin-Aje, MD

Oncology
20 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Ibilola Abike Fashoyin-Aje, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Rockville, MD and Silver Spring, MD(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Timothy Tian Jiang, MD

Internal Medicine
43 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Timothy Tian Jiang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Oshaughnessy, MD

Infectious Disease
40 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Elizabeth Oshaughnessy, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. She has 40 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Young Kim, MD

Gastroenterology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Jeffrey Young Kim, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Rockville, MD and Rockville, MD(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Martine Farah Jasmin, MD

Hospital Medicine
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Martine Farah Jasmin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Saad Sharif

Hospital Medicine
12 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Saad Sharif is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD. He has 12 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Omar Farooq Siddique, MD

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Omar Farooq Siddique, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Gaithersburg, MD and Washington, DC(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Patricia Yvonne Love

Rheumatology
52 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Patricia Yvonne Love is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. She has 52 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Denny Hong

Internal Medicine
11 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Denny Hong is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. He has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Samridhi Syal Patel

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
9 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Samridhi Syal Patel is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Gagan Paul Singh

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Gagan Paul Singh is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Washington, DC. He has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Nidhi Suresh Bhat

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Nidhi Suresh Bhat is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD. She has 12 years of experience. Her specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Valerie Omowhosa Emamuzo Kode

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Valerie Omowhosa Emamuzo Kode is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Livonia, MI and Livonia, MI. View Profile

Dr. Kaavya Murali

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Kaavya Murali is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD. She has 7 years of experience. Her specialties include Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Affan Munir

Internal Medicine
11 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Affan Munir is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Jersey City, NJ. He has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lubna Layth Fatheel

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Lubna Layth Fatheel is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. She has 14 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Shirin Hemmat

Internal Medicine
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Shirin Hemmat is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Susan Rieke Voss

Internal Medicine
48 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Susan Rieke Voss is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD. She has 48 years of experience. Her specialties include Internal Medicine, Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Maryam Sarraf Sarraf Yazdy

Oncology
19 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Maryam Sarraf Sarraf Yazdy is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Bhailal Bhagwanji Tejura, MD

Internal Medicine
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Bhailal Bhagwanji Tejura, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Muhammad Hadi Shibli, MD

Critical Care Medicine
31 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Muhammad Hadi Shibli, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Canton, OH and Canton, OH(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rekha Devdas Jhamnani, MD

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Rekha Devdas Jhamnani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. She has 14 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Nawraz Omar Alan, MD

Anesthesiology
16 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Nawraz Omar Alan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Washington, DC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mitchell Onwochei-Ashei, MD

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Mitchell Onwochei-Ashei, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Alexandria, VA. She has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Eric Kwame Ofori, MD

Nephrology
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Eric Kwame Ofori, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Salisbury, MD and Silver Spring, MD(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jacob Knox Quinton, MD

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Jacob Knox Quinton, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Preeti Narayan, MD

Oncology
14 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Preeti Narayan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Paul James Doherty, MD

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Paul James Doherty, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Timothy Brennan, MD

Infectious Disease
12 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Timothy Brennan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. William Flynn Maguire, MD

Oncology
10 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. William Flynn Maguire, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Matthew Jerome Boyce, MD

Internal Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Matthew Jerome Boyce, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Washington, DC and Rockville, MD(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Oladimeji Akinola Akinboro, MD

Oncology
20 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Oladimeji Akinola Akinboro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. He has 20 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jason Allen Regules, MD

Infectious Disease
24 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Jason Allen Regules, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Bethesda, MD(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Babar Ali, MD

Interventional Cardiology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Babar Ali, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Rockville, MD and Silver Spring, MD. He has 30 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kathryn Delores Kelly, MD

Internal Medicine
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Kathryn Delores Kelly, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Jian M Mei, MD

Internal Medicine
20 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Jian M Mei, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Germantown, MD(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joseph Jarwen Chang

Internal Medicine
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Joseph Jarwen Chang is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Carly Nicolette Gordon, MD

Internal Medicine
11 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Carly Nicolette Gordon, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Columbia, MD and Silver Spring, MD(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kathleen Vanaalten-Mcshane, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
55 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Kathleen Vanaalten-Mcshane, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD. She has 55 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jose Fernando Chavez, MD

Infectious Disease
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Jose Fernando Chavez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Washington, DC and Washington, DC(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sarah Alsamarai, MD

Infectious Disease
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Sarah Alsamarai, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Washington, DC and Washington, DC. View Profile

Dr. Lynda Adaobi Nwabuobi, MD

Neurology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Lynda Adaobi Nwabuobi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in New York, NY and New York, NY(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Brendan F Day, MD

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Brendan F Day, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. They have 15 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Anjana Kadakkal, MD

Hospital Medicine
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Anjana Kadakkal, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Arlington, VA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Saritha Gorantla, MD

Internal Medicine
24 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Saritha Gorantla, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Lanham, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Jenni Yeojin Yoon, MD

Allergy & Immunology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Jenni Yeojin Yoon, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Baltimore, MD and Germantown, MD(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Erica Paige Young, MD

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Erica Paige Young, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with another office in Silver Spring, MD. She has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ellen Klein Turner, MD

Infectious Disease
29 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Ellen Klein Turner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Evelyn Kartika Mentari, MD

Nephrology
26 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Evelyn Kartika Mentari, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Silver Spring, MD. View Profile

Dr. Shona Sanchita Pendse, MD

Sleep Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Shona Sanchita Pendse, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Boca Raton, FL and Potomac, MD(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Charlotte Kratt Dean, MD

Internal Medicine
35 years exp
Silver Spring, MD7.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Charlotte Kratt Dean, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Silver Spring, MD, with other offices in Silver Spring, MD and Rockville, MD(and 2 other locations). 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 Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Internists providing telehealth services in Sandy Spring. 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 Sandy Spring?
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 Sandy Spring?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Sandy Spring. 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 Sandy Spring have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Sandy Spring. This helps you find an Internist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Internists in Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Internists in Sandy Spring. 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 Sandy Spring?
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 Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring 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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