Michael Spearman, MD
St Peters,MO
Summary
Well-qualified professional with solid background focused on evaluating patients and making accurate diagnoses to help patients reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and resolve problems. Knowledgeable about systemic, internal disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, and GI concerns. Looking to bring many years of experience to challenging new role.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Internist
CareSTL Health
St Louis, MO
09.2013 - Current
- Educated staff members regarding best practices in primary care medicine.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications and treatments for acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and preventive health care.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, wellness, lifestyle modification, and self-care management.
- Counseled patients on the importance of healthy behaviors such as exercise and nutrition.
- Conducted physical examinations and assessments of patients to diagnose medical conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed comprehensive plans of care with short-term and long-term goals.
- Managed referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Assessed patient response to treatments by regularly monitoring vital signs.
- Served as an advocate for vulnerable populations within the community.
- Reviewed current evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with legal requirements.
- Attended conferences and continuing education courses related to general internal medicine.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times such as terminal illness.
- Applied clinical knowledge and experience to identify potential risk factors for illness.
- Analyzed data from electronic health records systems for trends in patient care.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to ensure adherence to standards of care.
- Monitored progress toward treatment objectives through periodic follow-up visits.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to provide patient referrals and holistic care.
- Advised patients about diet, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and disease prevention.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
- Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
- Monitored patient conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Completed full and partial assessments and standardized tests to evaluate patient conditions and responses.
- Educated patients about conditions, treatment options and healthy choices in order to improve overall wellbeing.
- Advised patients on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Coordinated and delivered comprehensive diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases.
- Provided rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
General Internist
LTG Locum Tenens, Inc.
St Louis, MO
04.2003 - Current
- Same as above
General Internist
LaBonte Medical Group, LLC
St Louis, MO
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times such as terminal illness.
- Attended conferences and continuing education courses related to general internal medicine.
- Conducted physical examinations and assessments of patients to diagnose medical conditions.
- Reviewed current evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and treatment options.
- Developed comprehensive plans of care with short-term and long-term goals.
- Counseled patients on the importance of healthy behaviors such as exercise and nutrition.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, wellness, lifestyle modification, and self-care management.
- Managed referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Prescribed medications and treatments for acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and preventive health care.
- Applied clinical knowledge and experience to identify potential risk factors for illness.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Monitored progress toward treatment objectives through periodic follow-up visits.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient response to treatments by regularly monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with legal requirements.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards.
- Advised patients about diet, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and disease prevention.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to provide patient referrals and holistic care.
- Updated charts with latest information, test results and differential diagnoses.
- Coordinated and delivered comprehensive diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases.
- Provided rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
- Educated patients about conditions, treatment options and healthy choices in order to improve overall wellbeing.
- Advised patients on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Completed full and partial assessments and standardized tests to evaluate patient conditions and responses.
- Monitored patient conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Ordered laboratory tests and analyzed results to make accurate decisions about planned treatments.
- Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
General Internist
National Medical Information Services, Inc.
St Louis, MO
02.2004 - 11.2005
- Same as above
General Internist
Williams Clinic, LTD
St Louis, MO
02.1998 - 03.2003
- Same as above
General Internist
Group Health Plan, Inc
St Louis, MO
07.1987 - 02.1998
- Same as above
General Internist
Medical Care Group
St Louis, MO
07.1985 - 07.1987
- Same as above
Education
Internship And Residency, Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine
University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital
Columbia, MO06-1985
M.D. - Medicine
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City, KS07-1982
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine/ Biology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS06-1982
Skills
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Critical thinking abilities
- Professional Networking
- Stress management techniques
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Electronic Health Record Navigation
- Continuing Medical Education
- Chronic condition management
- Telemedicine proficiency
- Outpatient care experience
- Inpatient care abilities
- Physical examination proficiency
- Pharmacotherapy understanding
- Disease prevention knowledge
- Patient Education Techniques
- Medical record documentation
- Clinical diagnosis expertise
- Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Diagnosis
- Health Risk Assessments
- Chart review
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Pain Management
- Emergency Management
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Care Plan Development
- Quality Improvement
- Pharmaceuticals prescription
- Treatment regimens
- Diagnostic services
- Patient Counseling
- Medical record-keeping
- EMR
- Abnormality and Disease Detection
- Bedside manner
- Diagnostics
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Staff Collaboration
- Bedside Care
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Physical examination
- Bacterial diseases
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Patient Safety
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Needs Assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability
- Decision-Making
- Reliability
- Patient Evaluation
- Active Listening
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
- Laboratory Testing
- Results interpretation
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine certification, Sep, 1986; expiration: not applicable
- National Board of Medical Examiners, parts 1, 2, and 3
- BCS certified
- DEA certified
- BNDD certified
- Medication Assisted Treatment certified
Accomplishments
- Who;s Who in America
- Who's Who in Rising Young Americans
- Most Compassionate Employee, 2023
- Employee of the Year, Clinical 2015
- Acting Director of Medical Services, CareSTL Health
- Former Acting Chief Medical Officer, CareSTL Health
- Member, Alpha Epsilon Delta
Affiliations
- Pentecostal church
- Lifetime member, Kansas State University Alumni Association
- Member, Kansas State University Alumni Band
- Member, Topeka High School Historical Society
Languages
English
Professional
Custom
- REFERENCES
- Hari Nallapaneni, MD, CMO, CareSTL Health, 314-367-5820
- Leslie McCrary-Etuk, MD, Family Practice, CareSTL Health, 314-367-5820
- R Jerome Williams, MD , Internist, Williams Clinic, LTD, 314-261-4834
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Internist
CareSTL Health
09.2013 - Current
General Internist
LaBonte Medical Group, LLC
08.2008 - 09.2013
General Internist
National Medical Information Services, Inc.
02.2004 - 11.2005
General Internist
LTG Locum Tenens, Inc.
04.2003 - Current
General Internist
Williams Clinic, LTD
02.1998 - 03.2003
General Internist
Group Health Plan, Inc
07.1987 - 02.1998
General Internist
Medical Care Group
07.1985 - 07.1987
Internship And Residency, Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine
University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital
M.D. - Medicine
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine/ Biology
Kansas State University
- American Board of Internal Medicine certification, Sep, 1986; expiration: not applicable
- National Board of Medical Examiners, parts 1, 2, and 3
- BCS certified
- DEA certified
- BNDD certified
- Medication Assisted Treatment certified
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