Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Dr. Beatty completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland after earning his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He has extensive experience as a clinician, medical leader, department chairman, medical director, regional medical director, and Chief Medical Officer. In addition to his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Beatty is a regular speaker at several national conferences and is an active expert medical witness. He is an avid teacher, and regularly supervises Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and fellow physicians.

Common Shoulder Pain Issues and an Emerging Tendinopathy Treatment

February 10, 2021January 15, 2021 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Shoulder pain is the third most common complaint seen in orthopedic offices (Garving et al., 2017). The exact culprit of shoulder pain can sometimes be challenging to diagnose, due to the complexity of the shoulder joint and surrounding tissue. Objectively, there are many shoulder orthopedic tests that can be utilized to narrow in on a … Read more

Covid-19: Should I Take the Vaccine?

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

I’ll sum up my opinion on vaccination in three words, and then explain why this one is similar, but different, and equally important. Those three words: Smallpox, Polio, and Ebola. Yes- you read that correctly- I am comparing a common type of respiratory coronavirus with the deadliest virus known to mankind, the most debilitating neuromuscular … Read more

COVID-19 and Coronavirus – Is There a Cure for the Common Cold?

March 10, 2021June 1, 2020 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Every year, the influenza virus wreaks havoc on the world, and its arrival is anticipated by hoards of people, students, and healthcare workers getting their annual “flu shot.” Influenza is its own type of virus, and is composed of two specific genetically variable markers, labeled H and N. This virus becomes genetically prevalent based on … Read more

Chinese Novel Coronavirus Outbreak 2020: Quick Facts for Practitioners

February 3, 2020January 31, 2020 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

What You Should Know About the Chinese Coronavirus

Near the end of 2019, a new (novel) coronavirus was identified as the cause of a localized group of pneumonias in the Chinese city of Wuhan. This new coronavirus has been designated 2019-nCoV, and it seems to be spreading globally with laboratory confirmed cases now being reported in other cities in Asia, as well as Australia, France, Germany, the US, and Canada.

Meningitis Patterns in CSF

July 22, 2019June 11, 2019 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Here is a comparison table of the CSF findings in Meninigitis, and the most common pathogens by age.

What does it mean to have privileges to practice?

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Your Credentials

The process of credentialing can be quite a daunting one, especially if you are new to the healthcare or hospital medical staff approval process. In essence, your credentials are a verification of who you are – both academically and clinically. In addition, your credentials include your medical malpractice history, board certifications, training certificates, disciplinary actions, and other state-specific requirements that the state licensing board determines make you safe to practice. Think of your credentials as a portfolio allowing anyone who wants to know about you read a file and see what you bring to the table, and how well trained you are.