About Rasha Morad, MD
With over 30 years in healthcare, Rasha Morad, MD, has built a distinguished career centered on post-acute care, chronic hospital care, subacute rehabilitation, and long-term treatment for older adults. She is a Certified Medical Director overseeing several top-rated facilities in California and Maryland. Her approach to care has consistently reduced re-hospitalizations while raising overall patient outcome standards in various clinical settings.
Specialized Care in Complex Cases
In her daily practice, she focuses on rehabilitating medically complex patients, helping them return to previous levels of function. Her expertise includes work in hospitals, ICUs, outpatient clinics, primary care, and home health. Dr. Morad is known for carefully coordinating treatment for geriatric individuals with multiple health conditions and has managed COVID-19 cases at different recovery phases.
Commitment to Preventive Medicine
Her dedication extends beyond acute care, focusing on health education in diabetes control, smoking cessation, and weight management. She has led efforts to create accessible programs addressing occupational health, women’s wellness, and STD prevention—particularly in under-resourced populations that benefit from her bilingual communication in English and Arabic.
Clinical Modernization and Operations Oversight
She has guided clinical teams through the successful integration of EMR systems such as PointClickCare and GehriMed, prioritizing compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Rasha Morad ensures that her facilities and teams stay aligned with evidence-based medicine, and her leadership in operations supports streamlined, secure, and accurate patient care across diverse environments.
Outpatient Clinical Service and Rural Support
At rural outpatient clinics, she serves as an attending and consulting physician, directly treating underserved patients and reducing repeat hospital admissions. Dr. Morad supports medical providers and personally manages patients needing continuous care after hospital discharge, especially those within the aging population or with challenging recovery needs.
Facility-Based Leadership and Patient Advocacy
Her work as a Medical Director and Attending Physician spans skilled nursing and post-acute centers, where she leads care for hundreds of residents. She coordinates care transitions from hospitals, manages wound treatment plans, mentors clinical staff, and sets high benchmarks for quality documentation and team accountability.
Quality Compliance and Collaborative Ethics
Dr. Morad's commitment to patient safety helps facilities meet or exceed state and federal standards. She regularly educates teams on compliance, participates in ethics committees, and builds cooperative relationships with hospital systems. She assists families and staff with making informed choices when navigating difficult healthcare and ethical challenges.
Broader Clinical Roles and Procedural Oversight
She has contributed to multiple hospital-based and outpatient roles where she offered preventive care services, including job-related physicals and sports clearances. She has managed patient recovery after major surgeries such as bypasses, transplants, and orthopedic procedures, ensuring continuity of care and alignment with updated clinical practices.
Philanthropy and Volunteerism
Her sense of service includes donating medical care at hospitals and free clinics for those without insurance. Dr. Rasha Morad also supports global health efforts and organizations that offer care in crisis zones, helping to extend healthcare access to vulnerable populations beyond national borders.
Education and Research Background
She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Maryland Mid-Town Campus, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Morad is board-certified in internal medicine and certified by PALTC. Her academic contributions include published works on metabolic health, diabetes, and gut microbiome-related medicine.
Professional Affiliations and Licensing
She maintains active membership in national medical organizations, including the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. Rasha Morad, MD, is licensed to practice in California and Maryland and holds certifications in Advanced and Basic Life Support, ensuring her preparedness across care environments.
Personal Interests
Outside clinical practice, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, discovering diverse cuisines, cycling, and hiking. These personal activities help Dr. Morad maintain balance and bring renewed energy to her professional dedication to patient care.
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