Modad named top hospitalist

PULLMAN- Pullman has Regional Hospital has named Dr. Guillermo Modad as the medical director of hospitalist services.

"I love being a hospitalist in this community," Dr. Modad said. "In addition to being able to provide care for a wide variety of medical problems, I am able to form meaningful relationships with patients and their families."

Hospitalists are qualified to care acrutely ill patients, as well as care for hospitalized patients. They coordinate care with nurses, specialists, physical and respiratory therapists as well as a patient's primary care physician.

Dr. Modad will also support infusion services provided through the hospital's Same Day Services Department as medical director.

Modad has been providing care on the Palouse since 2014 in both hospitalist and emergency medical settings, with an emphasis in pediatrics.

Modad attended medical school at Loma Linda University in California, completing his residency at Loma Linda Medical Center.

Prior to his medical director role, Dr. Modad has provided both hospitalist and emergency care at Pullman Regional Hospital since 2019 in a part time capacity.

"Dr. Modad's experience caring for patients on the Palouse coupled with his pediatrics background make him an exceptional physician," Chief Medical Officer and Director of Medical Services Dr. Pete Mikkelsen said. "I'm confident his leadership of Hospitalist Services here at Pullman Regional Hospital will continue to elevate the inpatient experience.

"We provide whole person care- from the moment patients are hospitalized we manage the medical problems, coordinate specialty consultation, and work with a multidisciplinary team to plan for a successful discharge," Modad added.