About Rasha Morad MD
Physician
Rasha Morad, MD, has worked extensively in post-acute care, long-term care, chronic hospital settings, and subacute rehabilitation. Her experience is primarily focused on elderly populations. As a Certified Medical Director, she has led several high-performing facilities in California and Maryland. Her leadership has helped drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes, including lower re-hospitalization rates.
Expertise in Complex Care
She has extensive experience managing patients with complex medical needs, supporting their rehabilitation, and helping them regain functional independence. Her clinical involvement spans hospitals, outpatient clinics, home care, intensive care units, and rehabilitation centers. Dr. Morad is particularly skilled in addressing the healthcare challenges of older adults with multiple chronic conditions, including those recovering from COVID-19 during and after hospitalization.
Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Her work also emphasizes the importance of preventive care, focusing on diabetes control, weight management, and smoking cessation. Dr. Morad has developed and implemented public health programs that cover women’s health, STD prevention, occupational safety, and exposure management. These initiatives are specially tailored for underserved populations that benefit from her direct engagement and community-oriented approach.
Clinical Operations and System Improvements
She has played a key role in modernizing clinical practices by overseeing the introduction of EMR systems such as GehriMed and PointClickCare, all while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Rasha Morad ensures her medical practice reflects current evidence-based guidelines. Additionally, her fluency in both English and Arabic enables her to serve diverse populations, facilitating effective communication and understanding among them.
Service in Underserved Areas
Her work in rural outpatient clinics involves caring for populations with limited access to specialized care. She supports mid-level providers and family physicians by offering guidance on complex cases. Dr. Morad helps reduce hospital readmissions and ensures continuity of care for patients recovering from serious illnesses or hospital stays, especially among the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
Facility Oversight and Direct Patient Care
She serves as Medical Director and Attending Physician at skilled nursing and post-acute care centers. Her focus includes inpatient recovery, transition care, wound management, and team mentoring. She helps ensure that care quality and documentation meet high standards while maintaining low re-hospitalization rates and promoting smooth discharges from hospitals to home or facility-based settings.
Regulatory Compliance and Ethics
She leads staff in upholding state and federal healthcare regulations through education, audits, and performance reviews. Dr. Morad also participates in ethics committees and works with referring hospitals to create smooth transitions in care. She guides staff and families during medically and ethically complex situations, reinforcing her commitment to responsible clinical practice.
Hospital and Rehabilitation Roles
Her responsibilities extend to hospital outpatient clinics, where she provides preventive care, including employment and sports physicals. In rehabilitation settings, Dr. Rasha Morad manages post-operative recovery for patients undergoing complex surgeries like liver transplants and cardiac procedures. She also conducts hospital rounds, consults in intensive care and cardiac units, and ensures that care is delivered in accordance with updated clinical standards.
Volunteer Service and Philanthropy
Throughout her career, she has provided medical services to uninsured patients at no charge through clinics and hospital programs. Dr. Morad supports international medical aid by contributing to global health organizations, allowing her to extend care to patients in need beyond the United States and advocate for broader access to preventive health services.
Training and Research Contributions
She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Maryland Mid-Town Campus, where she was appointed Chief Resident. She is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and certified in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Her written contributions include articles on metabolic medicine, gut health, and diabetes, reflecting her dedication to ongoing medical education and clinical research.
Professional Credentials and Interests
She is affiliated with organizations such as the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Rasha Morad, MD, holds medical licenses in California and Maryland and maintains active certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Outside work, she enjoys hiking, cycling, trying new cuisines, and spending time with her family.