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Faheem Younus, MD, Infectious Disease, Bel Air, MD

FaheemYounusMDFACP, FIDSA, CPE(He/Him)

Infectious Disease Bel Air, MD

Vice President/Chief Quality Officer, Chief of Infectious Diseases, Professor of Medicine (Adjunct), University of Maryland UCH

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  • Office

    615 W Macphail Rd
    Ste 206
    Bel Air, MD 21014
    Phone+1 443-643-2236
    Fax+1 443-643-1545

Summary

  • Dr. Younus is an award-winning clinician and a certified physician executive (CPE) who is leading the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health’s quality, safety, and patient experience programs. He has provided the vision to develop and sustain patient safety and quality programs at the Harford Memorial and Upper Chesapeake Hospitals (~300 beds). He also provides strategic oversight for the patient experience program.

    He is a change management expert, respected for his ability to transform and align a multidisciplinary team behind a common goal. He has pioneered multiple programs like checklists for central line placement, antimicrobial stewardship, telehealth, and made significant strides in improving pay-for-performance quality metrics.

    Dr. Younus was chosen three-times by his peers to receive the "Top Doc" award given annually by the Baltimore Magazine. He also received the "Presidential Service Award" from the Obama administration in 2008 for his humanitarian services. He is the author of many peer-reviewed articles.
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    Dr. Faheem Younus dispels common Ebola fears

    Dr. Faheem Younus dispels common Ebola fears

Education & Training

  • American Association of Physician Leadership
    American Association of Physician Leadership Certified Physician Executive, 2018 - 2020
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1999 - 2001
  • Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center
    Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • King Edward Medical University
    King Edward Medical UniversityClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • FACPFellow of American College of Physicians
  • FIDSAFellow of Infectious Disease Society of America

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doc (four years in a row) Baltimore Magazine, 2018
  • Top Doc Baltimore Magazine, 2017
  • Champion of Care UMD Upper Chespk. Hosp, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Tele-Infectious Disease Consultation Produces Equivalent Outcomes as in-Person ConsultationOctober 2018

Press Mentions

  • Pakistan Records 10 Covid Deaths in a Day
    Pakistan Records 10 Covid Deaths in a DayJuly 15th, 2022
  • Covid Fears Fade, but the Virus Is Here to Stay
    Covid Fears Fade, but the Virus Is Here to StayJuly 12th, 2022
  • Future Covid Waves May Be Less Deadly, but Your Immunity Won't Be Perfect, Says Top Infectious Disease Expert
    Future Covid Waves May Be Less Deadly, but Your Immunity Won't Be Perfect, Says Top Infectious Disease ExpertJanuary 28th, 2022
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Committees

  • Chief Quality Officer, Medical Executive Committee 2008 - Present
  • Chief Quality Officer, Board Quality of Care 2007 - 2013
  • Director, Board of Directors 2007 - 2013
  • Chair, Infection Prevention 2004 - 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Urdu