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Jan 13, 2025 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Zachary G Schwam |Chris van Eyck |Dinesh Arab |Matthew Scott
We are in the midst of a so-called “ear infection” epidemic, which has plagued my practice since starting my job in New York City just over one year ago. While otitis media and otitis externa are in no short supply, I am inundated with patients who clearly have other pathology but are prescribed endless rounds of oral antibiotics and otic drops to no effect.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Chris van Eyck |Zachary G Schwam |Dinesh Arab |Matthew Scott
I have been a PA for more than 20 years. In that time, I have worked in multiple fields with various levels of autonomous practice, and have worked in several states with differing levels of restriction to my practice. I have rarely felt that I am a “dependent” practitioner. I have proven my value to my team throughout my career, and have not felt overly restricted in my role. However, there have been times when I felt that seemingly needless restrictions constrained me.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Dinesh Arab |Matthew Scott |Francisco Torres |Jessica Reeves
Venture Capitalists Offered to Buy My Private Practice, But I Said NoThe money on the table was attractive. It was more than I had ever dreamed of. In the past, I had thought of selling the practice and riding off into the sunset. The delivery of medical care was changing, and most private cardiology practices were either being bought by private equity or merging with the hospital.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Matthew Scott |Francisco Torres |Jessica Reeves |Samantha Fernandes
The Most Important Day for Med Students Needs RethinkingAfter four years of hard work, you’ve finally made it to the most important day of your career: Match Day. The crowd around you is tense in anticipation of the unveiling moment. You feel like you could pass out, or maybe you just need to be sick. At the word “go,” you rip open your envelope, shocked to see your first choice residency listed there, right after “Congratulations, you have matched!” An intense wave of relief crashes over you.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Francisco Torres |Matthew Scott |Jessica Reeves |Samantha Fernandes
Do You Hear Your Patients or Just Treat Symptoms? I will never forget meeting one of my first patients in private practice. As I entered the treatment room, I saw an elderly gentleman, his eyes downcast. He looked so sad. As I consulted his chart, I saw a note that his wife had died only a month earlier, and I could then understand his demeanor. As a pain management physician, I performed my due diligence by completing a careful physical examination and ordering MRIs and X-rays.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Brittany Panico |Danny Landau |Matthew Scott |Soubhana Asif
“I just want to play golf.”How many of our patients say that they just want to enjoy retirement? At 82, Mr. H just wants to play golf. At least, he tells me that is an important goal of his and it’s why he is here in my office. He is the primary caregiver for his wife who suffered a stroke, and golf is HIS time with his pals. They have been playing together for years. It keeps them young. But Mr. H is worried about his game.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Danny Landau |Matthew Scott |Soubhana Asif |Jordan Frey
Despite being constantly surrounded by people, medicine can be an isolating profession. The relatively impenetrable hospital walls insulate us from the outside world. While we interact with colleagues, many of whom likely feel the same way, we have perfected exchanging empty pleasantries instead of meaningful conversations. Unfortunately, when the pleasantry of "how about that weather?" arose, I often lacked a response. I would be in the hospital before sunrise and often until after sunset.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
jscholarship.library.jhu.edu | Matthew Scott
This study examines how the Islamic Republic of Iran established a network of non-state Shia Islamist militant clients across the Middle East and how those proxies serve Iran’s national security interests. It assesses the extent social links, in particular clerical networks, familial connections, and personal relationships explain Iran’s success in creating and sustaining loyal non-state clients over time.
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May 13, 2024 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Matthew Scott |Leila Haghighat |David Benjamin |Casey Paul Schukow
Spring arrives in Virginia with an explosion of life. Flowers bloom, trees blossom, and people statewide flock to porches and patios to emerge from their months-long retreat indoors. Truly, there is no sweeter time to be in the Old Dominion. But the arrival of spring marks the arrival of another issue: pollen. This time of year, we can expect itchy noses, watery eyes, and, most importantly, an increase in asthma attacks.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
opmed.doximity.com | Brittany Panico |Danielle Pigneri |Jenna Colturi |Matthew Scott
I sit facing Ms. M in my exam room, looking at her while explaining the role of rituximab, a medication I use frequently for vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Except Ms. M has Sjogrens disease and rituximab is used off-label for her condition. So I am explaining that it is possible her insurance may deny coverage of the medication at first, then we may have to request it from the drug company.
