Karriem Ali, MD

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• Anesthesiology

  Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Primary

  An anesthesiologist 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.

  Taxonomy code 207LH0002X

• Medical Genetics

  Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

  Taxonomy code 207SG0201X

• Clinical Pharmacology

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Clinical pharmacology encompasses the spectrum of activities related to the discovery, development, regulation, and utilization of safe and effective drugs.

  Taxonomy code 208U00000X

• Pain Medicine

  Pain Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

  Taxonomy code 208VP0000X

• Clinic/Center

  Research

  Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

  Definition to come...

  Taxonomy code 261QR1100X