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Internal Medicine Second Opinion

Internal Medicine Second Opinion

*This service is available for patients located in majority of 50 US states as well as for all international patients.
*In certain instances we may require a referral from your primary physician (you will be notified if this is the case).
*You can request either a written second opinion report or a phone consultation
*You will be connected with a Board Certified physician in the above specialty. We do not guarantee a consultation with any specific physician.

NATURE OF THE WORK

A personal physician who provides long-term comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory, and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.1

Internists can receive training in the following subspecialties:

  • adolescent medicine
  • cardiovascular disease
  • clinical cardiac electrophysiology
  • critical care medicine
  • endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
  • gastroenterology
  • geriatric medicine
  • hematology
  • hospice and palliative medicine
  • infectious disease
  • interventional cardiology
  • medical oncology
  • nephrology
  • pulmonary disease
  • rheumatology
  • sleep medicine
  • sports medicine
  • transplant hepatology

TRAINING/RESIDENCY INFORMATION

The residency for general internal medicine is three years. To practice in an internal medicine subspecialty requires from one to three years of additional training.

References
1 The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.
2 2010 Physician Compensation Survey [special feature]. Modern Healthcare . July 19, 2010: 20-26.

Dona Poulose MD
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
Richmond University Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Texas Medical Branch, Rheumatology
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Subspecialization
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Dr. Dona Poulose is a board-certified rheumatologist specializing in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She joins Genesis Medical Group in September, bringing experience as a former chief fellow of Rheumatology at University of Texas Medical Branch, Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine, and Attending Physician at Houston Methodist West. Dr. Poulose completed her fellowship at UTMB and residency at Richmond University Medical Center. Licensed in Texas and certified by the ABIM, she is dedicated to delivering clear, expert second opinions to support informed patient care.
Isaac Kalvaria MD
Medical School
University of Rhodesia
Residency
Groote Schuur Hospital, Internal Medicine
Groote Schuur Hospital, Gastroenterology
Internship
Groote Schuur Hospital, Gastroenterology
Harare Hospital, Neurosurgery
Fellowship
University of Cape Town, Research
University of Cape Town, Gastroenterology
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology
Subspecialization
Gastroenterology
Dr. Kalvaria earned his medical degree from the University of Rhodesia in Harare, Zimbabwe. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Gastroenterology at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. He also completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is double board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine,  specializing in all disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including the liver and biliary tract.  After moving to the United States in 1986, he served as Assistant Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology at the University of Florida, prior to joining private practices in Melbourne, FL and then Sarasota, FL.    He has held the position of adjunct Professor of Gastroenterology at Florida State University. He has also served as chairman of the Department of Medicine at Sarasota Memorial Hospital as well as President of the Florida Gastroenterologic Society.   Dr. Kalvaria's research interests have included irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disorders, acid reflux and fatty liver disease. He has participated in a number of clinical trials and authored numerous research publications. After 30 years in private practice, Dr. Kalvaria has retired from active practice. He currently does second opinions by tele-medicine and also works as Gastroenterology consultant in the Specialty Community Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital treating indigent patients with gastrointestinal problems.   He has developed an interest in Functional Medicine and recently completed a course “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” through the Institute for Functional Medicine.  His present interests include public education in disorders of the gastrointestinal system.
Kathrin LaFaver MD
Subspecialization
Internal Medicine, Neurology
Dr. Kathrin LaFaver is a board-certified neurologist with specialized training in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic and fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the NIH. A former professor at the University of Louisville and Northwestern University, she has led clinical trials as part of the Parkinson’s Study Group. Now practicing in Upstate New York, her clinical interests include movement disorders, dementia, migraine, and headache care.

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