Care Coordination

Care coordination provides easy access to medical professionals so that you can live a long, healthy, and active life. At Kermani Concierge Medicine, a private medical practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, experienced internist Ben Kermani, MD, offers care coordination as part of the concierge medicine program. If you suffer a chronic illness, like diabetes or heart disease, Dr. Kermani coordinates treatment to reduce uncomfortable symptoms and encourage well-being. Call Kermani Concierge Medicine today to schedule a care coordination appointment.

What is care coordination?

Care coordination is sharing your personal medical information between several providers and/or care organizations. Studies show that communicating effectively with doctors and other health care providers leads to better treatment outcomes.

At Kermani Concierge Medicine, Dr. Kermani uses care coordination to better manage chronic conditions and keep his patients healthier.

Who benefits from care coordination?

Someone in any of several situations might benefit from care coordination. For example, Dr. Kermani enrolls you in the program if you:

• Need follow-up care after a visit to the emergency room
• Have a chronic health problem requiring treatment from several providers
• Need to stay in a skilled nursing facility or nursing home
• Want help accessing social services like food, housing, and/or transportation

After reviewing your medical records and discussing your goals, Dr. Kermani develops a personalized care coordination plan.

What does care coordination involve?

At Kermani Concierge Medicine, Dr. Kermani tailors care coordination to each patient’s needs. He could recommend:

Routine checkups

People who often need care coordination have chronic health problems. Though there’s no cure for chronic conditions, routine checkups prevent the issue from getting worse and reduce the risk of complications.

Referrals to specialists

Dr. Kermani diagnoses and treats most acute and chronic illnesses, but some conditions, like cancer, require a multipronged approach.

For example, if you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, your care team might include Dr. Kermani, an oncologist (a cancer specialist), and a psychiatrist or psychologist to help you better manage the stress of treatment.

Regular check-ins

Care coordination involves regular check-ins with Dr. Kermani and your medical team. These check-ins allow your provider to monitor your progress, make treatment adjustments, and ask questions or discuss concerns.

What should I bring to my first care coordination appointment?

To get the most from your first care coordination appointment at Kermani Concierge Medicine, bring the following:

• Health insurance information
• List of your diagnoses
• List of the vitamins, supplements, and medications you take
• Questions about your health
• Results from recent bloodwork and other lab tests

During your first visit, Dr. Keramani reviews your medical history, completes a physical, and orders lab testing. After getting a complete picture of your health, he develops a personalized care coordination plan.

Call Kermani Concierge Medicine today to schedule care coordination.