What is a hospitalist?
Hospitalists are physicians and other providers who are trained to provide a wide range of care to patients when they are in the hospital. Their focus is solely on caring for and ensuring positive health outcomes in patients admitted to one of our hospitals. They lead the patient care team and see patients every day. Hospitalists work at Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital (through the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group).
Patients can expect to see hospitalists along with specialists such as their surgeon. Hospitalists coordinate care with primary care physicians and specialists.
Pediatric hospitalists, the only such physicians in the region, are available to treat patients at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital.
My Hospitalist
When you are staying in the hospital, a hospitalist may be assigned to you. These inpatient providers oversee all aspects of your care - consulting with specialists, ordering tests and treatments, and monitoring your response. When you're ready for discharge, our inpatient physicians help make sure your primary care physician and other providers have the information they need so your care can continue uninterrupted.
