Dr. Winthrop F Whitcomb MD
Hospitalist
548 ELM ST NORTHAMPTON MA, 01060About
Dr. Winthrop Whitcomb is a hospitalist practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Whitcomb specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Whitcomb manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Whitcomb works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The revolution in inpatient care. How will hospitalists affect your institution?
- Financial implications of implementing a hospitalist program.
- The role of hospitalists in medical education.
- The case for hospitalists.
- Passing the clinical baton: 6 principles to guide the hospitalist.
- Thriving and surviving in a new medical career: the case of hospitalist physicians.
- Passing the clinical baton: 6 principles to guide the hospitalist.
- Organizing a hospitalist program: an overview of fundamental concepts.
- The key principles and characteristics of an effective hospital medicine group: an assessment guide for hospitals and hospitalists.
- Promoting high value inpatient care via a coaching model of structured, interdisciplinary team rounds.
- A History of the Hospitalist Movement.
- Restoring a physician-led healthcare system.
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