Robert Epstein
Summary
Patient-focused Physician specializing in internal medicine, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in outpatient clinical environments. Savvy business mind coupled with recognized medical skills resulting in 18 years of successful practice. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician
Oak Street Health
Bronx, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors
- Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work
- Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel and instructed on proper techniques
- Vaccinated patients against communicable diseases such as flu, pneumonia and COVID-19
- Visited infirmary daily when on-site and recorded encounters in patient's progress notes
- Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options
- Conducted on-site sick call and chronic care clinics for patients
- Accessed patient health through interviews and physical examinations
- Integrated patients' files with robust electronic health record system
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments
- Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors
Physician
CareMount Medical
Fishkill, NY
08.2007 - 07.2021
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Administered or prescribed treatments.
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications, and new diagnostic tools for application in internal medicine.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Reviewed medical testing and diagnostic testing requests.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and therapies.
- Discussed any possible side effects of medication or immunization with patients.
Physician
Manhasset Medical Associates
Manhasset , NY
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Administered or prescribed treatments.
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Internal medicine.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses, treatment options and therapies.
- Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
- Discussed any possible side effects of medication or immunization with patient.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
Education
Internal Medicine Board Certified Thru 2023
American Board of Internal Medicine
Post Graduate Medicine - Resident Internal Medicine Program
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY07.2003
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine
Dominica, W.I.06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA05.1995
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Health administration
- Medication Administration
- Case management
- Staff education and training
- EMR / EHR
- Preventive care expert
- Patient Management
- Completing physicals
Timeline
Physician
Oak Street Health
09.2021 - Current
Physician
CareMount Medical
08.2007 - 07.2021
Physician
Manhasset Medical Associates
07.2003 - 07.2007
Internal Medicine Board Certified Thru 2023
American Board of Internal Medicine
Post Graduate Medicine - Resident Internal Medicine Program
Maimonides Medical Center
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brandeis University
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