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Dr. Taruna Aurora
Dr. Taruna Aurora
Virginia Business// December 30, 2023//
Dr. Taruna Aurora, attending physician, clinical decision unit, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Health – VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, Richmond
Other medical specialties: Internal medicine
Education: Medical degree, Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India; combined residency in emergency medicine and internal medicine, Henry Ford Hospital
Family: Husband, Dr. Pawan Suri, an emergency and internal medicine doctor at VCU Health; daughters May, 20, and Manya, 18; dogs Sesquipedalian (aka Sesco) and Zen
Career mentors: Dr. Sheena Aurora (my sister), neurologist, Stanford Health; Dr. Michael Jaggi, emergency medicine/internal medicine, University of Michigan
Favorite fictional doctor: Dr. Cristina Yang on “Grey’s Anatomy”
What do you wish more people knew about emergency medicine? While we may not always provide an immediate diagnosis, our primary objective is to assess and calculate the risk associated with your medical condition. Our focus lies in determining whether there’s a heightened risk requiring hospitalization or if the situation can be managed through outpatient measures. Our efforts are dedicated to swiftly analyzing and prioritizing your health needs, ensuring that you receive the most appropriate and timely care.
How has your job changed since the pandemic? During the pandemic, we successfully launched a virtual clinic named Proper Care (Providing Post-Emergency Care). This clinic is designed to serve as a bridge between emergency care and longitudinal primary care. It is operated by a group of emergency physicians, the majority of whom are also trained in internal medicine. The clinic has proven especially valuable at VCU Health, where a significant portion of our patient population faces social determinants of health, making it challenging to navigate the health care system. I had the privilege of leading this effort and continue to do so today.
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