Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD
Internist
616 E Street Suite B Clearwater FL, 33756About
Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD is a top doctor in Clearwater, FL. She is board-certified in Internal and Lifestyle Medicine with a focus on providing preventative care and helping patients to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles. While aging is not optional, aging well is possible, and developing good habits early reaps great benefits to our minds and bodies.
Education and Training
MCGILL UNIVERSITY Medicine Preparatory 1984
BAYCARE PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2019
McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
LEVEL 3 PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME CERTIFIED
NCQA DIABETES
CARDIOVASCULAR AND STROKE RECOGNITION
AMERICAN BOARD OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
PHYSICIAN ADVISORY BOARD
EHR COMMITTEE
EHR GOVERNANCE
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD's Expert Contributions
What is Primary about Primary Care?
I am a general internist who has practiced primary care for my entire career. Over the course of that time, fewer graduates from medical school have chosen a primary care field which includes family medicine, pediatrics, and general internal medicine. The evolution of the medical industry has made...
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We are in the midst of the holiday season when eating and drinking more than usual is the norm. For many years we have heard that wine, the elixir of gods, has many beneficial qualities, including reducing the risk of heart disease and dementia. This information came from epidemiological studies,...
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- PRIMARY CARE AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP 1993 - Present
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR DIABETES PREVENTION BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM 2018 - 2020
- STAFF PHYSICIAN PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY 1992 - 1993
- CONSULTING PHYSICIAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK 1991 - 1993
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Adjustment Disorder
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
- FELLOW, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
- MEMBER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
- NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH
Fellowships
- NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Doctors without Borders, Habitat for Humanity, Take Stock in Children
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Articles and Publications
- Fit Kids for Life: A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy Children, book coauthored with Brandon McIntosh October 2012
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Morton Plant Mease FoundationKiriazis Bursary McGill University
Teaching and speaking
- Diabetes Prevention. American Diabetes Association Clinical Update Conference October 2019 Tampa FloridaDiabetes Prevention Presentations Baycare Medical Group 2018-2020
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Anyplace that is new
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Exercise, Cooking
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Get to know Internist Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, who serves patients in Clearwater, Florida.
A top professional in the field of internal medicine, Dr. Kiriazis is affiliated with BayCare Medical Group, working with patients at Jeffords Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. She is dedicated to ensuring a positive patient experience, as well as working with her team to provide quality service at the practice.
Dr. Kiriazis received her medical degree from the McGill University Faculty of Medicine in Canada in 1988. After relocating to the United States, she completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Cornell University, North Shore University Hospital in 1991.
Subsequent to her training, Dr. Kiriazis attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in 1991. The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. She has maintained board certification throughout her career.
Moreover, Dr. Kiriazis maintains a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home certification, an NCQA Diabetes certification, and is board-certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She also completed the BayCare Physician Leadership Program in 2019.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
On a more personal note, Dr. Kiriazis is fluent in both English and Greek.
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