Hospitalists

Hospitalists are doctors at Saint Francis Medical Center who focus on the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the Medical Center, hospitalists are dedicated to coordinating and managing the healthcare needs of each patient from admission to discharge. Hospitalists help to ensure a seamless continuum of care among primary care doctors, physician specialists and inpatient care providers. Hospitalists are also available for consultation on complex medical issues on patients undergoing treatment by a surgeon or specialist.

Saint Francis' hospitalist program leads to shorter hospital stays, decreased costs and better care for patients. Hospitalists on staff at the Medical Center, include:

• Karin Barnes, MD, FAAP, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• J. Christopher Bauer, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• Olujoke R. Brimah, MD, Internal Medicine
• Ryan M. Davis, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• Shahid Elahi, DO, Internal Medicine
• William J. Fritsch Jr., MD, Internal Medicine
• Devika R. Nagaraj, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• Matthew D. Shepard, MD, Internal Medicine
• Reena Thomas, MD, Internal Medicine

Contact:
For more information on Saint Francis' Hospitalist program, call 573-331-5877 or e-mail sfmc@sfmc.net.