Your Board-Certified Internist

There are many advantages to choosing an internist such as Dr. Gist as your primary physician. Perhaps most importantly, an internist focuses on working with adult patients and is attuned to their particular health needs

"I am always thinking about my patients' health," says Dr. Gist. "How does their family history and lifestyle affect their health? What are the social issues that affect them? What level of appropriate testing do they need?"

Preventive care is vital to Dr. Gist, as he educates and counsels patients about how to avoid health problems. He strives to diagnose and treat conditions early on, to avert complications. He is attentive and detail-oriented as he cares for patients with diseases such as colon cancer, heart problems, asthma, diabetes and hypothyroidism - or healthy patients needing regular checkups.