Dr. Ritesh Raut

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About Dr. Ritesh Raut

Compassionate internal medicine and palliative care physician with experience caring for complex patients in many different settings. Dedicated to improving quality of life for patients and their families by addressing physical psychosocial and emotional needs during illness. Passionate about patient and family education and empowerment. Extensive background working within interdisciplinary team to provide integrated patient centered care and improve outcomes. Committed to ongoing learning the application of evidence-based medicine and the use of technology. Involved in all aspects of patient care including detailed history and physical exams development and implementation of treatment plans prescribe medications order and interpret lab and diagnostic studies. Diagnostic studies include ECG Stress test 2D echocardiography Performed in office surgical procedures. Management of chronic medical illness such as: congestive heart failure atrial fibrillation chronic kidney disease diabetes mellites hypertension hyperlipidemia thyroid disease obesity liver disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic pain syndrome and chemical dependence. Evaluation and treatment of acute illness including pneumonia arrhythmias bronchitis asthma exacerbations stroke seizures meningitis influenza sinusitis UTI's and gastroenteritis. Developed and managed weight loss program for obese diabetic and hypertensive patients including instructional materials for diet and exercise.