Dr. Theodore Morrison Homa MD
Internist
765 Ela Road 201 Lake Zurich IL, 60047About
Theodore Morrison Homa, MD, CMD, works at Midwest Geriatrics, where he cares for patients aged 55-60 and older. He also welcomes younger adult patients to his practice. Additionally, he is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Lutheran General Hospital, and St. Alexius Hospital. Dr. Homa is also a post acute and long term care specialist at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, Rosewood of Inverness, Manor Care of Arlington Heights, Church Creek in Arlington Heights. He is an expert witness for medical malpractice cases in defense of medical doctors and long term care facilities, as well as injured patients filing as plaintiffs. Dr Homa’s latest endeavor is the development of a patient focused model of care. He schedules his office patients to afford no waiting and a full thirty minute appointment. The essence of this model is to resist the changes in the healthcare system that put computers before patients resulting in little time for patients to fully explore their problems. He will not rush you out until you are satisfied you have been able to discuss your medical problems completely. His Lake Zurich office is designed with upscale decor and amenities. In addition he makes time to visit homebound patients when they require House calls. Dr. Homa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, is a Certified Medical Director in Long Term Care, and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics. Furthermore, he has earned the coveted title of Diplomate of the American Board of Post-Acute and Long Term Care. For more information about Dr. Homa, please call: 847-222-9901 today.
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Education and Training
St. Louis University School of Medicine
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1971
Board Certification
Certified Medical Director
American Board of Post Acute Long Term Care Medicine; American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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An Excerpt from Staying Alive – A Manual for Boomers by Drs. Theodore M. Homa and Ben Gilmore Wrist Injury When a person falls with an outstretched arm, the hand is usually held in the normal or anatomical position. While falling, the hand is reflexively angled upward on the wrist. (Think of...
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Hard Work, Dedication, Caring for his Patients
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