Title: Associate Professor
Company: Nova Southeastern University
Location: Tamarac, Florida, United States
Allan W. Bloom, MD, associate professor at Nova Southeastern University, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements, and leadership in health care.
With nearly four decades of experience, Dr. Bloom has built a distinguished career in health care, with a specialization in general internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Currently, he serves as an associate professor at Nova Southeastern University, a role he has held since 2017. Nova Southeastern University is a private research institution in Florida, known for its commitment to innovative research, diverse academic programs, and a strong focus on community engagement and student success across various fields of study.
Dr. Bloom’s career as a practicing physician was marked by his tenure as an internist with the Holy Cross Medical Group from 2007 to 2016. Holy Cross Medical Group is a network of health care providers affiliated with Holy Cross Health in South Florida, dedicated to delivering a wide range of medical services with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. During this time, he specialized in internal medicine, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of adult diseases. His approach to patient care, which prioritizes quality over quantity, involved limiting the number of consultations per session and conducting multiple sessions each week to ensure that each patient received thorough and personalized attention.
Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Bloom’s decision to pursue a career in medicine was driven by a natural inclination toward science, making it a clear choice. His transition to academia at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine was the result of various shifts within hospital groups, ultimately presenting an ideal opportunity for him and his colleagues to contribute to medical education, allowing him to combine his passion for medicine with his commitment to educating the next generation of health care professionals.
Dr. Bloom laid a solid educational foundation, beginning with a Bachelor of Science from Drake University in 1970, followed by a Doctor of Medicine from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 1974. Throughout his career, he has observed and adapted to significant changes in the health care industry, particularly within hospitals. He notes that the shift towards computerization, including the widespread adoption of electronic medical records, has brought both improvements and challenges. While electronic systems have streamlined certain aspects of medical practice, he believes they can also complicate medical documentation, sometimes resulting in less clear and more cumbersome patient notes.
In the coming years, Dr. Bloom aims to focus even more on his role as an educator, channeling his extensive experience into mentoring and guiding the next generation of health care providers. He is committed to emphasizing the importance of effectively interacting with patients to foster comfort and engagement. When advising future professionals in the field, he emphasizes the importance of prioritizing inclusivity and collaboration with patients. He encourages involving patients in decision-making processes to create a partnership where they feel understood and actively participate in their healthcare journey. This approach, he believes, not only enhances patient satisfaction but also ensures that medical decisions are made collaboratively.
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