Institute of Medical Excellence practices whole-body health

The Institute of Medical Excellence (IME) is a place where quality is more important than quantity. The modern medical practice incorporates state-of-the-art technologies with old-fashioned values. At IME, patients feel a personal connection with their doctor while receiving the most comprehensive care possible.

Dr. Asad Qamar of ICE created IME to add an integrated internal medicine practice to his already-thriving cardiovascular practice. If numerous health ailments arise, patients can enjoy a continuum of care from the same medical company that incorporates a patient-fi rst, wholebody health philosophy.

The concept of “whole body health” is extremely beneficial to patients — in terms of both efficiency and quality of health care. Offering a wide range of medical services under one roof means patients do not have to travel to different doctors’ offices to get the care they need. This saves time and reduces the frustration often encountered when going to multiple medical clinics and dealing with different doctors and office staff. Having a primary care physician and a variety of specialists in the same facility allows physicians from different specialties to interact and share information with one another. The end result of the “whole body” approach is more efficient and offers a better quality of medical care.

Dr. Juio Ugarte, Dr. Clarissa Abrantes, and Dr. Anis Shahmiri treat patients with a variety of illnesses, including hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma. They also provide medical management of coronary artery disease and offer preventive care for men and women.

At IME, the practitioners and staff members explain things in a clear and concise way so patients can understand their medical treatments, plans of action, and health conditions. They understand there is a treatment for every disease, but the doctors at the Institute of Medical Excellence treat not just the disease but also the patient as a whole.