Dr. Elizabeth Tran ngoc Phung D.O.
Internist
4940 EASTERN AVE BALTIMORE MD, 21224About
Dr. Elizabeth Phung is an internist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Phung specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Phung provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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Nova Southeastern University 0
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American Board of Internal Medicine
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Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Elizabeth Phung, who serves patients in Baltimore, Maryland.
An exceptional geriatrician, Dr. Phung is the Medical Director of the Beacham Center for Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Back in the early days of her academic career, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the Drexel University College of Nursing, before receiving her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her residency in internal medicine with the Allegheny Health Network, before completing her fellowship in geriatrics at Harvard Medical School.
As a testament to her success, the doctor is board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.
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