Under the direction of leading area specialists, our Chronic Illness Support Program aims to offer resources, education, and support in the coordination of the healthcare of patients with chronic or terminal conditions.
Our proactive efforts, inclusive of an organized set of interventions, are focused on the needs of a chronically ill and compromised patient population.
Patients supported in our Chronic Illness Support Program may benefit from:
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Disease Specific Education and Health Coaching -
Multi-Specialist Led and Coordinated Care -
Full-Time Respiratory Therapy -
Palliative Consultation and Support -
Pastoral Support -
Social Services Support and Connections to Community Resources -
Life Enrichment Activities Focused Programming
OUR PATIENTS ARE REALIZING:
- Improved Quality of Life
- Improved Mental Health
- Improved Health Outcomes
- Reduced Hospital Utilization
Our program is under the direction of our Medical Staff:
Dr. Truong Bao
Medical Director
Dr. Sayed Elsayyad
Subacute Medical Director
Dr. Fahim Malik
Nephrologist
Dr. Malik’s main research interests are in glomerulonephritis and kidney transplantation.
Dr. Michael S. Chen
Cardiologist
Dr. Chen has served as Chair of the Cardiology subsection at Shady Grove Medical Center since 2010.
Dr. Dennis Friedman
Cardiologist
Dr. Dennis C. Friedman is a Founding Member of the Medical Staff at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
Dr. Safy John
Pulmonologist
Dr. John specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care & Pulmonary Disease.
Dr. Paul Newman
Palliative Care
Dr. Paul Newman is board certified in both Family Medicine and Hospice – Palliative Medicine.
Dr. Ajit P. Kuruvilla
Pulmonologist
Dr. Ajit Kuruvilla, MD is a Critical Care Specialist & has over 36 years of experience.
