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.

Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT): Diagnosis and Optimal Treatment

November 15, 2023 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Lindsay Portz, PA-C Knowing how to diagnose Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and choosing optimal treatment recommendations is a crucial skill in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Virchow’s triad of stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial injury is the classic triad that causes clot formation. Venous Stasis Immobility of the lower extremities causes blood stasis. Blood usually … Read more

Human Trafficking

November 1, 2023 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Lindee Abe, APRN Every healthcare professional should be aware of human trafficking. Most healthcare providers have had education on the topic. How many of us really consider this as a possibility when we are seeing patients? Maybe this depends on where we work in or what geographic location. I’m sure in some areas it seems … Read more

The Mental Health Crisis

October 15, 2023 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Kelsey Bates, APRN Why, why, why??? Why is the mental health crisis in America currently at an all-time high? And what can we do to reverse the issue? The answer to both questions is a multifactorial one. Below I’ve listed a few of the general problems and potential solutions, not listed in any specific order. … Read more

Lactic Acidosis: It’s very basic and an “oxidant” waiting to happen

October 1, 2023 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Rich Greene, PA-C You pick up the charts to begin your shift… 37 yo male doing roofing (or marathon runner) and the outside temperature is in the 90s with 70% humidity…elevated temperature and also feels dehydrated 83 yo female sent by nursing home…doesn’t appear right and also has a fever 25 yo male, known diabetic … Read more

Depression is a Challenging Diagnosis

September 1, 2023 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Jason Thornton, APRN Depression is a very common disorder that severely limits quality of life. It is challenging to diagnose and also easily explained away as numerous other emotional or temporary conditions. Depression is in fact very difficult to identify and treat for many patients. Likewise, only 10% of primary care patients are treated for … Read more

Which Shoulder Reduction Techniques Work Best, And Which Should You Avoid?

August 31, 2023August 15, 2023 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Marsena Collins NP-C Shoulder dislocations are very common. In fact, they account for over 50 percent of all major joint dislocations. Further, the shoulder can dislocated in three difference ways: Reducing a dislocated shoulder requires an understanding of how the shoulder is dislocated. A successful reduction relies on choosing the correct technique. Fortunately, there are … Read more