Program leadership
- Elisabeth S. Souther, MD (Section Chief, Hospital Medicine)
I wanted to better understand the human experience by learning about the human body. That desire for knowledge motivated me to become a doctor. Now, I harness my understanding of what occ Read more
My focus is to provide every patient with excellent, efficient, and compassionate care. I am an advocate for my patients. I treat them as I would my own family while providing them state- Read more
My enjoyment of almost all medical specialties made it impossible to choose one. Luckily, hospital medicine lets me do a bit of everything, integrating specialist expertise into the whole Read more
I became a nurse practitioner because I believe every moment and interaction has an impact. My intention is for all my interactions to positively impact my patients' lives on a daily basi Read more
As a hospitalist, I take care of patients when they are sick enough to need hospitalization. I work with patients and their families to help them meet their goals and achieve successful h Read more
Medicine is more than a science that helps us diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Medicine is also an art that improves quality of life for individuals and communities alike. That's why Read more
My family tree of physicians spans nine generations. For me, medicine is as much an honored profession as it is a family tradition. That fact serves as a constant reminder of how importan Read more
Growing up, I was awestruck by the impact my father's physician practice had on our rural community. His care transformed the lives of his patients. That inspired me to follow in his foot Read more
As part of the hospital medicine team, I manage my patients' medical care while they are in the hospital. I work closely with their primary and specialty providers to create a care plan t Read more