Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD, Internist
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Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD

Internist

5/5(38)
616 E Street Suite B Clearwater FL, 33756
Rating

5/5

About

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

Provider Details

Female English, Greek
Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD
Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD's Expert Contributions
  • What is Primary about Primary Care?

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    It is hard to imagine that the health of a nation could depend on the humble legume, but really it does. Common legumes include beans, peas, and lentils. The legume is a powerhouse of fiber which is sorely MIA from the American diet for most of us. According to the American Heart Association,...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Hypertension Diabetes Preventative and Lifestyle Medicine

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

Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD's Practice location

616 E Street Suite B -
Clearwater, FL 33756
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New patients: 727-442-5123
Fax: 813-635-2657

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kiriazis


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Based on 38 reviews

Dr. Chrisoula Kiriazis, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 38 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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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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