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Hospitalist

Hospitalists are medical doctors who specialize in hospital care, providing treatment in place of a primary care physician. They usually are general internists, family medicine doctors, pulmonologists, or other specialists.

Current as of: October 24, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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