Internal Medicine
9 Park Center Court, Suite 200, Owings Mills, MD 21117
As a board-certified internist and concierge doctor in Owings Mills, MD, Dr. Eric J. Carr works with his patients primarily to prevent illnesses from occurring in the first place.
"Prevention has to be a big part of everyone’s medical care," Dr. Carr says. "Once a health issue develops and becomes more advanced, it’s much more difficult to treat and get under control. Working together to prevent medical problems from developing leads to longer and more productive lives."
Dr. Carr accomplishes this by working with his patients to lead healthier lifestyles and stressing the importance of performing regular health screenings.
When medical problems do arise, Dr. Carr makes sure to include his patients in the discussion regarding how to best manage their care.
"I don’t like to dictate care. Including the patient in the decision-making process for their own care allows them to feel more comfortable with the treatment they are receiving, which results in better outcomes. Primary care is more than just making a medical diagnosis. It’s about helping patients live better, healthier lives."
Dr. Carr takes a broad focus with his patients at first, focusing on bigger problems before honing in on the core areas of health — nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, etc.
"I like to listen," he says. “I can often figure out what’s going on by listening to what my patients are telling me and asking the right questions even before putting the stethoscope on.
And with every patient, the relationship begins with understanding where they’ve come from, where they are, and where they want to be.
"Every patient is different, but I want to know the reason you are in my office," he says. "I want to understand your problems and concerns. And I want to know what your goals are so I can help you achieve them."
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certified
Previous Experience
GMBC Health Partners at Texas Station, Lead Physician
Philosophy of Care
"I want to know the reason you are in my office. I want to understand your problems and concerns. And I want to know what your goals are so I can help you achieve them."
Favorite Part About Being a Doctor
“I like the long-term relationships you develop with patients. Getting to know them on a personal level — their families, their jobs, their interests — allows them to feel more comfortable with you, improving the doctor-patient relationship.”
Dr. Carr has spent his entire life in Maryland and loves spending time with his wife and their four children.
He has spent a lot of his free time in the spring and summer coaching his sons’ baseball teams, from tee-ball all the way up to travel baseball.
When he is not coaching, you can find him on the golf course, or doing some project around the house.
A diehard sports fan, you can catch him tailgating at Maryland Terrapin football games and cheering on the Ravens and Orioles.
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