Dr. Kara Rakoczy graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2001.
Dr. Rakoczy has two offices in California where she specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Palliative Care, Pulmonology and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Rakoczy works with six hundred and ninety-two doctors including Dr. Edwin Chiu and Dr. Robin Matias.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Rakoczy provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Rakoczy may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Rakoczy may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Rakoczy specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Rakoczy can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.