Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Dr. Beatty completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland after earning his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He has extensive experience as a clinician, medical leader, department chairman, medical director, regional medical director, and Chief Medical Officer. In addition to his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Beatty is a regular speaker at several national conferences and is an active expert medical witness. He is an avid teacher, and regularly supervises Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and fellow physicians.

Multivessel Coronary Disease: Common Presentations, ECG Findings, Workup, and Management

January 15, 2026 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Introduction Multivessel coronary disease, also known as multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), is a significant cardiovascular condition. It Is is caused by atherosclerotic plaques in multiple coronary arteries. This condition is associated with a higher risk of adverse cardiac events and requires prompt diagnosis and management to reduce morbidity and mortality. In this article, we … Read more

Iodine Allergy and IV Contrast

January 3, 2026December 22, 2025 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Iodine allergy is a term often used by patients who experience adverse reactions to iodine-containing compounds. However, the term is a misnomer since true allergic reactions to iodine itself are rare. In medical imaging, iohexol is an iodinated contrast medium commonly used to enhance visualization during CT scans, angiography, and other … Read more

Appendicitis

January 3, 2026December 1, 2025 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Lindee Abe, APRN Appendicitis is an immediate concern when any patient presents with right lower quadrant abdominal pain. The first diagnosis that comes to mind for most clinicians, and even most patients, is appendicitis. Appendicitis can happen at any age and requires surgical intervention…or does it? There have been changes in the past several years … Read more

Managing Infant Fever: Current Guidelines and Antibiotic Recommendations

January 3, 2026November 3, 2025 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Introduction Fever is a common concern among parents of infants and young children. It is essential for healthcare providers to stay updated with the latest guidelines to effectively manage fever in this vulnerable population. This article aims to provide an overview of the management of infant fever, incorporating current literature from … Read more

All About Otitis Externa

January 3, 2026September 15, 2025 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Otitis Externa with Ear pain is a common complaint in healthcare. If you work in family practice, urgent care, or the emergency department, you will see patients with ear pain. Otitis media is a frequent diagnosis in patients with ear pain, especially during cold and flu season. Otitis externa is another … Read more

Concussions – They’re All in Your Head

September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Rich Greene, PA-C Head injury and concussion are common outpatient complaints. This case-based approach will help you differentiate the types of concussion and their common management. Patient 1 A 3 year-old male, presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) after falling off the bed while jumping on it. Patient hit their head on a tile floor … Read more