Hospitalist-Based Internal Medicine Experts
Our Board-certified hospital-based specialists bring extensive experience in internal medicine, offering a wealth of knowledge in diagnosing and managing various adult and elderly health conditions within hospital settings. From cancer to infections and diseases affecting vital organs such as the heart and kidneys, our experts provide clear and insightful opinions crucial for legal case reviews.
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Cancer
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Heart Conditions
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Kidney Diseases
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Infections
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Diabetes Management
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Hypertension
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Respiratory Disorders
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Gastrointestinal Issues
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Neurological Conditions
Areas of Expertise
Our internal medicine experts cover a broad range of cases, including:
Featured Experts
Ezekiel Volkert, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
10 years in practice
Dr. Ezekiel Volkert is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and a practicing Hospitalist in the East Bay. Dr. Volkert attended medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Volkert has expertise in both primary care and care for hospitalized patients.
Specialty Focus: Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke, Falls, Dementia, Pneumonia, Electrolyte Abnormalities, and Kidney Disease, Anemia, and Perioperative Evaluation
Education:
MD, University of Rochester Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Internship.
Alireza R. Alavi, DO
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
15 years in practice
Ali Alavi, DO, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine. Dr. Alavi completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley followed by medical school at Touro University in Vallejo California. He then went on to do his internship and residency in addition to one year of chief residency at Saint Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco.
Dr. Alavi has worked as a hospitalist for approximately 15 years and has practiced among large city hospitals to remote small critical care access hospitals. In addition, Dr. Alavi has extensive clinical experience in hospice medicine and well as telemedicine coverage.
Active license includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, , New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington
Specialty Focus: Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke, Falls, Dementia, Pneumonia, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Kidney Disease, Anemia, and Perioperative Evaluation.
Education:
DO - Touro University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Chief Resident - St. Mary’s Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Ashley Butland, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
10 years in practice
Dr. Ashley Butland is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, actively practicing as a Hospitalist in Massachusetts. She attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and subsequently completed her Internal Medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia.
Dr. Butland is passionate about providing compassionate and high-quality patient care. She is an active member of the Quality Improvement committee with extensive case review experience; she is also working to build and grow an in-house Physician Advisor program. Her work in these roles has helped to build her well-rounded expertise in care of the hospitalized patients.
Specialty Focus: Hypertension, Heart Disease, Anemia, Stroke, Falls, Dementia, Pneumonia, Kidney Disease, and Perioperative Evaluation.
Education:
MD - University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA
