Internal Medicine Doctor
Dr. Michael A. Grasso is an Internal Medicine Doctor in Baltimore, MD
with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address.
As an Internal Medicine Doctor, Michael A. Grasso, MD, PhD performs
assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Internal Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine Doctors
include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Internal Medicine Doctors in Baltimore, MD
Emergency Medicine Doctor
Dr. Michael A. Grasso is an Emergency Medicine Doctor in Baltimore, MD
with special training and skill in addressing urgent illnesses and injuries in patients of all ages.
As an Emergency Medicine Doctor, Michael A. Grasso, MD, PhD performs
in trauma centers, intensive care units, and emergency rooms. Emergency Medicine is
the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that require immediate attention. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Emergency Medicine Doctors include severe injuries, trauma, sepsis, burns, acute coronary syndrome, poisoning, heart attack, and stroke.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Emergency Medicine Doctors
include CPR, ECG, projection radiography, CT scan, x-ray, blood testing, suturing, inserting chest tubs, setting bones, and admitting patients into hospitals.
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
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Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in Baltimore, MD
Clinical Informatics - Preventive Medicine Doctor
Dr. Michael A. Grasso is a Clinical Informatics - Preventive Medicine Doctor in Baltimore, MD
with special training and skill in patient care and informatics to best organize information for patients and physicians.
As a Clinical Informatics - Preventive Medicine Doctor, Michael A. Grasso, MD, PhD performs
informatics for healthcare professionals. Clinical Informatics is
the study of how information technology can be used in healthcare to improve patient care and health outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen the relationship between doctor and patient. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Informatics - Preventive Medicine Doctors include food allergies and diseases that require prescription medications.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Informatics - Preventive Medicine Doctors
include creating, implementing, and improving support systems, and training staff on how to use the systems.
Physicians who practice Clinical Informatics collaborate with other health care and information technology professionals to analyze, design, implement and evaluate information and communication systems that enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship. Clinical Informaticians use their knowledge of patient care combined with their understanding of informatics concepts, methods, and tools to: assess information and knowledge needs of health care professionals and patients; characterize, evaluate, and refine clinical processes; develop, implement, and refine clinical decision support systems; and lead or participate in the procurement, customization, development, implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems.
Clinical Informatics Preventive Medicine Doctors in Baltimore, MD
