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Patricia Miriam Keefer MD

Pediatrics Physician

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Internal Medicine Physician

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Hospitalist Physician

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Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

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1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
Spoken Languages: English
Gender: Female

 

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A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

A pediatrician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Source: NUCC, CMS

Health Insurance Plans Patricia Miriam Keefer accepts

Issuer Network State Plan Year New Patients Last Updated
McLaren Health Plan Community REWARDS MI 2024 not accepting Sep 30 2024
Physicians Health Plan NETWORK MI 2025 accepting Oct 21 2024
Buckeye Community Health Plan PREFERRED OH 2025 accepting Oct 20 2024
Priority Health MYPRIORITY-HMO MI 2024 accepting Aug 29 2024

Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API