A Specialist in Hospital Care
Dr. LaVoie, an internal medicine hospitalist, fills a role in the hospital similar to that of a primary care provider. She coordinates patient care with other providers and specialists. This includes:
- Obtaining a patient’s medical history
- Performing physical examinations
- Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
- Prescribing medications
- Treating common illnesses
- Providing health education and counseling
Dr. LaVoie focuses on patient care, teaching, research and leadership related to hospital medicine.
Speaks: English