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Hospitals are Their Specialty

New breed of doctor only sees patients in medical centers

A recent article published in the San Diego Union-Tribune explores the role of the hospitalist, a physician specialty that focuses on caring for hospitalized patients. Dr. Bruce Covner, a hospitalist at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, is featured in the article.



Media Contact: Lisa Ohmstede
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