Hospitalist Care

“In my role as a hospitalist, I take care of every patient as if they were family,” says Dr. Asimah. “I appreciate working in a team environment that offers collaborative care to the patients and families that we serve.” Dr. Asiamah and his wife have three children. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, food and art.

After delivery, Bales works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to help care for newborns, monitoring them throughout their hospital stay. Nurse practitioners have excellent relationships with primary care providers and communicate with them daily about their patients.

“A baby’s birth is an exciting time,” according to Bales. “Parents want the best possible care for their newborn. I strive to provide the best individualized care for every baby. I am proud to work with a supportive team in providing the quality of care that I would want my own baby to receive.”  

"To be able to provide a spiritual and medical need to all those who seek help, and be a good steward of the Catholic church."

A hospitalist is a physician that specializes in caring for patients while they are hospitalized. Hospitalists communicate with the patient’s primary care providers, as well as any other specialists that may be working with that patient. Patients see hospitalists regularly throughout their inpatient stay. They are available all day or night to care for patients. “My goal as a hospitalist is to assist my patients through a smooth recovery process by managing and coordinating all aspects of their care and to ensure that they enjoy positive outcomes,” according to Dr. Mahmood.

"I take a holistic approach to practicing medicine,” according to Dr. Nazeer. “I treat patients as a whole person, not specific diseases. Empathy and compassion are cornerstones of the care I provide. Practicing medicine is more than just prescribing medications - while medications/interventions do play a role in care. Providing effective care in my view, is taking patient’s preferences/ perspectives into account and partnering with patients to improve their quality of life and sense of well-being. To achieve this goal, lifestyle changes and stress management play a pivotal role".

“I look forward to serving patients that require hospital stays with effective and timely care right within their own communities. There are many advantages to receiving care from a hospitalist, including expertise in caring for complicated cases, ability to meet frequently with patients and their families, and communication to ensure that patients are directly involved in their care decisions.”

A hospitalist is a physician that specializes in caring for patients while they are hospitalized. Hospitalists communicate with the patient’s primary care providers, as well as any other specialists that may be working with that patient. Patients see hospitalists regularly throughout their inpatient stay. They are available all day or night to care for patients.

A graduate of the Fundacao Educational Serra dos Orgaos, Brazil, Dr. Shiokawa completed his internal medicine residency at the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby, Pennsylvania. He is board certified in internal medicine.