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What is a hospitalist?

A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in the care of hospitalized patients and whose practice is in the hospital not in an office. Our hospitalists are well trained in internal medicine and well-versed in the unique needs of the hospitalized patient.

What is the role of a hospitalist during my stay?

Hospitalists assume the role of your primary care provider while you are in the hospital. It is a hospitalist’s job to help you regain your health as quickly as possible. They do this by designing an individualized treatment plan for each patient and by working with nurses and other health care professionals to provide this personal attention.

How does the hospitalist work with my primary care physician?

From admission to discharge, our hospitalists communicate with your Primary Care physician. At discharge, the hospital team sends important medical information about your hospital stay and discharge plan to your primary care physician. When you leave the hospital, your primary care physician will resume responsibility for your medical care.

What are the benefits of having a hospitalist?

Hospital-based physicians specialize in managing conditions which require hospitalization. Because hospitalists don’t have a private practice, they are devoted to the care of hospitalized patients 24 hours a day.

What if my family has questions?

Hospitalists will be available to answer questions in person whenever possible. Their presence in the hospital helps them to be accessible to your family.

What will happen after I’m discharged?

Prior to discharge, the hospital staff will attempt to make an appointment for you with your primary care physician or specialist for follow-up care.

Employed Hospitalists

Jen Aquino

Jen Aquino, MD

Graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Summa Health System.

Donna Beeson

Donna Beeson, DO

Graduated from the University of Des Moines and completed her residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Scott Beiswenger

Scott Beiswenger, MD

Graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his residency at Maine Medical Center Internal Medicine Program. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Grace Hercl

Grace Hercl, DO

Graduated from Ohio University and completed her residency at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, FL. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Steven Hunsaker

Steven Hunsaker, MD

Graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Omar Kahn

Omar Kahn, MD

Graduated from the University of Arizona. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Palliative Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

Christian Lanot

Christian Lanot, MD

Graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Hospital
and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Francis Hospital.

Asif Malik

Asif Malik, MD

Graduated from Allama Igbal Medical College and completed his residency at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Paila Kalavati

Kalavati Paila, MD

Graduated from Andhra Medical College. She completed her residency at Prince Georges Hospital in Cheverly, MD and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Jorge Tobar

Jorge Tobar, MD

Graduated from the Universidad Central del Este. He completed his residency at the St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, NJ and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.