Hospital Team

Holston Medical Group was a pioneer in incorporating a hospital team dedicated to 24-hour inpatient care. HMG has received national recognition for its hospitalist program and its efforts to improve patient safety during hospital stays.

What Is a Hospitalist?

A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in caring for patients during their hospital stay. Hospitalists coordinate all aspects of inpatient care and are available around the clock.

If you are receiving care at Indian Path Medical Center or Holston Valley Medical Center, you will have access to an HMG hospitalist onsite 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This means your care is coordinated by a physician who is highly experienced in managing inpatient treatment and responding quickly to medical needs.

Patient Advantages

Hospitalists provide dedicated inpatient care that offers several advantages for patients and their families.

Access

Because hospitalists work exclusively within the hospital, they are readily available to answer questions and address concerns throughout the day. Unlike physicians who must divide time between hospital rounds and office visits, hospitalists remain onsite to assist patients as needs arise.

Timely Response

Hospitalists are able to coordinate diagnostic testing, laboratory work, and specialist consultations quickly. Their continuous presence in the hospital allows them to respond promptly and efficiently to changes in a patient's condition.

Coordinating Your Care

Hospital care often involves collaboration among multiple specialists. Your HMG hospitalist acts as the leader of your inpatient care team, coordinating treatment between specialists and your primary care provider.

This coordinated approach helps ensure that your care is attentive, thorough, and well organized throughout your hospital stay.

The Qualifications of Your Hospitalist

HMG hospitalists are board-certified physicians with extensive training in inpatient medicine.

Because their careers focus on caring for hospitalized patients, they have significant experience managing the unique aspects of inpatient care, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, consulting with specialists, and coordinating complex treatment plans.