Alisha Hemraj, MD

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A Specialist in Internal Medicine Caring for Hospitalized Patients

Dr. Alisha Hemraj is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in geriatric medicine and hospital-based care. She treats the medical needs of older adults and hospitalized patients.

She offers these services:

  • Obtaining a patient’s medical history
  • Performing physical exams
  • Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing medications
  • Treating common illnesses
  • Providing health education and counseling

Dr. Hemraj is active in research related to Alzheimer’s disease. She also serves as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

Speaks: English, French

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine - Hospital

(605) 328-4973

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Geriatric Medicine: University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA
Residency:
Internal Medicine: State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Medical School:
American University of Integrative Sciences, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine: Geriatric Medicine

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • Allegheny County Medical Society (2016-Present)
  • Pennsylvania Medical Society (2016-Present)
  • American Geriatrics Society (2016-Present)
  • Center to Advance Palliative Care (2015-Present)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2015-Present)

 

Research Experience:

  • Alzheimer’s disease research at Queen’s University (2004-2006)

Idea of Care

I believe in providing excellent clinical care to hospitalized older adults with complex comorbidities while optimizing quality of life and the opportunity to age in place.

Awards and Distinctions

Geriatric Medicine Teaching Competition Award (2017)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2015)
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Outstanding Resident Role Model (2013-2014)
State University of New York Upstate Medical University Graduate Medical Education Award for Excellence in Professionalism (2013-2014)
Syracuse Veteran Affairs Center for Best Performance in Quality Improvement (2013-2014)

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