About Rasha Morad MD
Physician
Clinical Experience and Geriatric Focus
With over 30 years of dedicated service, Rasha Morad, MD, has built a career focused on post-acute and subacute rehabilitation, chronic care, and long-term treatment, especially for older adults. As a Certified Medical Director, she has successfully led several high-performing facilities throughout California and Maryland, where her efforts have helped achieve consistent reductions in patient re-hospitalization rates while improving care quality.
Complex Patient Management
She brings a wide-ranging clinical background, including work in hospitals, outpatient settings, ICUs, and home-based care. Her commitment to rehabilitation is evident in how she approaches recovery planning for individuals with complex needs. Dr. Morad continues to serve geriatric patients with multiple conditions, including those requiring management during and after COVID-19-related hospitalization.
Preventive Health and Education
Her approach to patient care goes beyond clinical treatment, emphasizing preventive strategies such as lifestyle education and risk reduction. Dr. Morad regularly provides guidance on diabetes, smoking cessation, and healthy weight management. She has also led programs to improve sexual health awareness, workplace safety, and women's health in medically underserved communities.
Technological Integration in Healthcare
Dr. Rasha Morad has overseen the integration of Electronic Medical Records in clinical practices using systems like GehriMed and PointClickCare, helping ensure secure, HIPAA-compliant data handling. Her medical decisions reflect up-to-date protocols and evidence-based guidelines. She also bridges language barriers, using her ability to communicate in English and Arabic to better serve minority patients.
Rural Outreach and Internal Medicine
Through her position in rural clinics, she helps address care gaps among populations with limited access to services. By working alongside other physicians and healthcare providers, Dr. Morad manages complex cases involving elderly individuals who often require additional support after hospital discharge, aiming to reduce preventable re-hospitalizations in these communities.
Skilled Nursing and Inpatient Oversight
She has taken on critical leadership roles in skilled nursing and post-acute care environments, supervising hundreds of inpatient cases. Her work focuses on facilitating recovery after hospital stays, reducing readmission rates, and ensuring care continuity. She also mentors clinical staff to maintain high standards in treatment and patient documentation.
Facility Compliance and Ethical Leadership
Her responsibilities often include guiding healthcare teams in meeting federal and state care standards, reviewing safety measures, and conducting ongoing compliance assessments. Rasha Morad contributes to ethics committees and collaborates with hospitals to manage transitions and ensure patients and families understand complex medical decisions at every stage.
Hospital and Rehabilitation Roles
She continues to deliver primary and preventive care services across various healthcare environments, including conducting employment-related physicals and managing post-operative recovery. Dr. Morad oversees patients recovering from major surgeries like heart bypasses and joint replacements while ensuring all care aligns with evolving clinical standards and recommendations.
Community Service and Volunteering
She has long provided volunteer medical services to individuals without insurance through free clinics and hospital outreach programs. By supporting initiatives focused on global health access, She extends her commitment beyond her immediate community, including her involvement with international organizations such as Doctors Without Borders.
Academic Training and Medical Writing
Her academic background includes completing Internal Medicine training at the University of Maryland Mid-Town Campus, where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Morad is board-certified and holds a certification in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. She has authored medical articles exploring metabolic health, chronic illness, and disease prevention strategies.
Licensure and Medical Associations
She holds licenses to practice medicine in both California and Maryland and remains active in medical organizations, including the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. Rasha Morad, MD, also maintains certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, keeping her well-prepared for various patient needs.
Life Outside of Medicine
In her personal life, she values balance and well-being through outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. Her time away from work often includes sharing meals with loved ones and exploring new types of food. This personal side of Dr. Morad supports her calm, patient-centered approach to healthcare and long-term healing.
