Abha Gupta Varma, MD
Physician
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
With more than twenty years of experience in the art and science of medical approaches to patient care and satisfaction. Motivational in health and wellness and the goal of prevention. Patient-focused Internist with wide range of experience including Hospitalist care. Connecting easily to patients to offer personalized care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Internal Medicine Physician
Cherry Health
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Educated patients on disease prevention and self-management strategies, promoting overall wellness and reducing the risk of complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, ensuring seamless coordination of services.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current with the latest advancements in internal medicine.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Utilized telemedicine technologies to expand access to healthcare services for remote or homebound patients, improving continuity of care.
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Maintained strong relationships with community partners to address social determinants of health impacting vulnerable patient populations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with medical advancements and maintain board certification requirements.
Hospitalist
Spectrum Health Medical Group
03.2007 - 12.2016
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Served as a liaison between primary care physicians and specialists to facilitate seamless coordination of specialized services required for optimal patient outcomes.
Hospitalist
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
09.2001 - 05.2006
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Expedited diagnosis and treatment by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Education
M.D. - Internal Medicine Residency
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI06.2001
M.D. -
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL05.1998
Bachelor of Arts -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL05.1994
Skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Team Communication
- Compassionate Care
- Physical examination
- Medical Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Educating medical patients
- Critical thinking abilities
- Continuous professional development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Thinking
Accomplishments
Keynote Speaker GVSU 19th Annual Conference on Aging
Keynote Speaker Revive and Thrive Food as Medicine
Guest Chef Corewell Health Lifestyle Medicine
Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Sub-Investigator
Fox 17 Medical Correspondent
Grand Rapids Woman Feature
Ada Living Feature
Medical Writer Living Magazine
MSU-CHM Interviewer
YouTube channel Culinary Karma Dr. Abha
www.doctorabha.com
Certification
Board Certified Internal Medicine 2023-present
Board Certified Hospitalist Medicine November 2011-2021
Board Certified Internal Medicine 2001-2011
Additional Information
Created a culinary youtube channel to share my love of Indian cooking and the role of cooking in health and offered live cooking demonstrations on behalf of Corewell Health. Collaborated on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine trial and served as a medical correspondent during Covid-19. Personal love of fitness and enjoy discussing its role in self care and disease prevention.
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Internal Medicine Physician
Cherry Health
03.2017 - 06.2023
Hospitalist
Spectrum Health Medical Group
03.2007 - 12.2016
Hospitalist
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
09.2001 - 05.2006
M.D. - Internal Medicine Residency
University of Michigan
M.D. -
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts -
Northwestern University
Board Certified Internal Medicine 2023-present
Board Certified Hospitalist Medicine November 2011-2021
Board Certified Internal Medicine 2001-2011
Interests
Cooking
Fitness
Writing
Motivational Speaker
Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
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