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A HEALTHY START P H YS I C I A N S P OT L I G H T WHOLE HEALTH: HEALING THE MIND AND BODY Mohammad Oreizi-Esfahani, MD, an internist and rheumatologist at University of Maryland Primary Care at Armory Place, believes that patients must educate themselves on their condition so they can be actively involved in their care plan. "My best health tip for patients is to read and be informed about their illness. Also, in addition to healing the body, it's important that Mohammad Oreizi-Esfahani, MD the mind is right, which can be achieved by living with hope and always thinking positively," says Dr. Oreizi-Esfahani. A good patient-physician relationship should be open and honest, and patients should feel comfortable discussing their concerns and health goals, particularly with their primary care provider. "My patient care philosophy is to consider them my close family members, and to treat them as such," Dr. Oreizi-Esfahani says. CALL TODAY! To schedule an appointment with UM Primary Care at Armory Place, call 410-225-8083. Dr. Oreizi-Esfahani obtained his medical degree from St. Joseph University Medical School. He completed residencies at American University of Beirut and Maryland General Hospital, and his fellowship at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is boardcertiﬁed in internal medicine and rheumatology. Read more about Dr. Oreizi-Esfahani below. FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU WHAT IS MOST SATISFYING ABOUT YOUR JOB? Visit one of our three University of Decreasing human suffering. Maryland Primary Care Locations: IF YOU WEREN'T A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, ARMORY PLACE WHAT WOULD YOU BE? 827 Linden Ave. I would study and teach philosophy and human sciences. 410-225-8083 WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX? BOLTON HILL I spend time with my wife and daughters, or watch 1501 W. Mount Royal Ave. materials related to internal medicine and rheumatology. 410-225-8855 In the spring and early summer I like to take care of ﬂowers. I love pets, in particular cats. HERITAGE CROSSING 312 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 302 WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? 410-244-7026 I have worked as a physician from the start.  UM Primary Care offers walk-in sick appointments, and after-hours emergency consultation. umm.edu/midtown | Winter 2015 3 http://www.umm.edu/midtown

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2015

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2015
In This Issue
A Healthy Start
Sleep on It
Gut Check
A Life Back in Bloon
At a Glance
Put Your Best Food Forward

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2015