Complex Disease Management

Complex diseases can substantially diminish a person’s quality of life without long-term care. With a background in geriatric care, internal medicine physician Douglas Young, M.D., provides comprehensive care for complex diseases at his office in the Arden-Arcade neighborhood of Sacramento, California, and through secure telemedicine services. A proper care plan is essential to help you manage and cope with a complex chronic disease. Contact Dr. Young’s office today or use the online booking tool to schedule a complex disease management appointment.

What is complex disease management?

Complex disease management involves caring for multiple coexisting chronic diseases. Having more than one chronic disease increases your risk of complications and requires multidisciplinary, ongoing care. 

Specializing in geriatric care, Douglas Young, M.D., works with patients managing several complex diseases. The practice’s goal is to ensure that every patient enjoys a healthy life to the best of their physical, mental, and cognitive abilities.

Why is complex disease management important?

Complex disease management addresses the unique and ever-changing needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions. Your doctor at Douglas Young, M.D., tailors your individualized care plan to meet your specific needs and goals. A personalized complex disease management plan can help:

Improve treatment outcomes

Complex disease management aims to reduce complications of multiple conditions to maintain your health and extend your life expectancy.

Reduce health care costs

Taking a proactive approach to chronic disease management can save you money over time. Preventing complications of disease is more cost-effective than treating them. For example, blood sugar monitoring can reduce complications of diabetes, such as foot ulcers, which are more expensive to treat.

Enhance quality of life

Managing a complex disease doesn’t simply extend your life; it can also lead to a healthier, more active life.

What does complex disease management include?

After a thorough assessment, which includes a medical history review, physical exam, and blood work, your doctor can create a complex disease management plan that suits your needs. Your plan may include:

• Medication management
• Telemedicine visits
• Lifestyle changes
• Mental health care
• Assistive devices
• Care coordination among specialists

Your doctor at Douglas Young, M.D., can refer you to a specialist if you need additional testing and treatment.

Which health concerns do complex disease management address?

Chronic disease management is an effective approach to care if you have more than one of the following conditions:

• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Limited mobility
• Asthma
• Heart disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Kidney disease

An individualized care plan can minimize your risk of comorbidities while reducing uncomfortable symptoms and complications.

Contact Douglas Young, M.D., by phone or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about complex disease management.