Hosam K Kamel MD MPH
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Chief, Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine.
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3601 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85723
Phone+1 501-520-1489
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Summary
- Dr. Hosam Kamel is a geriatric specialist based in Tucson, AZ, with subspecialties in hospice and palliative medicine. He completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine and a residency in internal medicine at Nassau University Medical Center. He graduated from Kuwait University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Kamel has experience in managing Alzheimer's disease, hip fractures, nursing home care, long-term acute care, and falls. His research includes publications on osteoporosis management, postmenopausal osteoporosis, and hip fracture prevention, which have been cited multiple times in reputable journals.
Education & Training
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1996 - 1998
Nassau University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
Kuwait University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2020 - 2025
AR State Medical License 2003 - 2021
FL State Medical License 2012 - 2021
WA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
WI State Medical License 2001 - 2003
NY State Medical License 1998 - 2001
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsDescriptive analysis of concomitant prescription medication patterns from 1999 to 2004 among US women receiving daily or weekly oral bisphosphonate therapy.Deborah T. Gold, Sydney Lou Bonnick, Mayur M. Amonkar, Hosam K. Kamel, Shuchita Agarwal
Gender Medicine. 2008-12-01 - 38 citationsUpdate on osteoporosis management in long-term care: focus on bisphosphonates.Hosam K. Kamel
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2007-09-01 - 23 citationsPostmenopausal osteoporosis: etiology, current diagnostic strategies, and nonprescription interventions.Hosam K. Kamel
Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy. 2006-07-01
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