The Consultative Rheumatology clinic is located at Good Samaritan Hospital. Our doctors are attending physicians and full time faculty members at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. All are Board Certified in Rheumatology. Additionally, under the direction of Dr. Allan Gelber, our clinical fellows see patients. It is our mission to provide excellent clinical care while seeking to better understand the causes, treatments, and best treatment approaches for rheumatologic diseases. At times, patients may be referred to one of our disease-specific Subspecialty Clinics.
(top of page) For new patient, appointments with the Consultative Rheumatology Clinic physicians can currently be made by calling the Good Samaritan Hospital at 410-532-4646. The following is needed: A referral letter from your physician. Summary letters from all treating physicians and/or past rheumatologist records and/or hospital discharge summaries. Recent laboratory results. Radiology results Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment to allow time for registration and vial signs. Bring a copy of your insurance cards. Referrals and records should be faxed to 410-532-4038.
If you are a returning patient, appointments can be made by calling 410-532-4646. Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. You may also be asked to complete some additional forms to allow us to bill your insurance, to review your health, and help us know how you have been doing since your last visit. Bring a copy of your insurance cards.
Rescheduling Appointments and Cancellations:
Our clinic is very busy and unfortunately patients often have to wait several months for an appointment. If you need to reschedule, please call us at 410 532-4646 as soon as possible. This will allow us to schedule another patient who is waiting to be seen. Patient Forms Address and Directions
Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21239
Phone: (410) 532-4646
FAX: (410) 532-4038 Directions
(top of page) Refills of routine prescriptions can usually be called in or faxed to your pharmacy. We do not fill prescriptions over the weekend or holidays. Many prescriptions require prior authorization by your insurance plan, and this may take several days to obtain. Medical Assistance and certain pain medications cannot be called in; we will mail these prescriptions to you (or you can pick them up).
Please plan ahead and call 7 days before running out of your medications.
If you call for a prescription refill, leave the following information on the machine (410-532-4646): • Your name
• Your date of birth (we have many patients with the same name!)
• The medication name
• The medication dosage
• How you are taking the medication (once daily, twice daily, etc.)
• The quantity needed (one month or 3 month supply)
• The pharmacy phone number
• Your contact number where you can be reached DURING THE DAY (such as a cell phone) if we have questions. (top of page) Alan Baer, M.D., Director, Rheumatologist
Carol Ziminski, M.D., Rheumatologist
Jill Ratain, M.D., Rheumatologist
Clifton Bingham, M.D., Rheumatologist
Thomas Grader-Beck, M.D., Rheumatologist
Assil Saleh, M.D., MPH, Rheumatologist (top of page)
Pat Hines, Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor
Caitlin Bishop, Medical Record Clerk
McCay Miforay, Research Program Coordinator
Sr. Patient Service Coordinators
Cathy Henry
Bev Nelson
Donna Mundy
Denise Higley
(top of page)
Pat Hines
Pat is our Clinical Office Coordinator and Supervisor, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our increasingly busy outpatient department. She works tirelessly to assure an efficient, effective, patient-friendly and physician-friendly operation. She has excellent organizational and supervisory skills. She always goes the extra mile with a cheerful and positive outlook. |  | (top of section)
(top of page) | | Caitlin Bishop Caitlin is our medical records clerk and like all of our staff, she wears many hats to assure that our office runs smoothly. Caitlin steps in whenever she is needed and in addition is a real team player, willing to do anything for her coworkers and for our patients. |  | (top of section)
(top of page) | | Cathy Henry Cathy is one of our clinic registrars and like all of our staff, she wears many hats to assure that our office runs smoothly. She has a warm sense of humor and can brighten the gloomiest of days. She cares about the patients, and works hard to make sure that their visits are efficient and pleasant. |  | (top of section)
(top of page) | | Bev Nelson Bev is one of our clinic registrars and like all of our staff, she wears many hats to assure that our office runs smoothly. Bev has wonderful interpersonal skills and can make patients who come in nervous about their visit always look a little more relaxed after talking with Bev. |  | (top of section)
(top of page) | | Donna Mundy Donna is our clinic exit coordinator and like all of our staff, she wears many hats to assure that our office runs smoothly. Donna works hard to accommodate our patients with follow up with our doctors and scheduling tests and other consultations outside our division. |  | (top of section)
(top of page) | | Denise Higley Denise is the main telephone contact person and like all of our staff, she wears many hats to assure that our office runs smoothly. Denise has excellent interpersonal skills and does everything she can to make visits and interactions easier for the patient. |  | (top of section)
(top of page) | |
|
