Description
About Dr. Marie-Alexandra Campo
As a skilled Internist / Geriatrician, Dr. Marie-Alexandra Campo offers expert diagnostic services and management for a wide range of adult health issues. Practicing in Saint-Jérôme, QC, she serves the surrounding communities with a focus on providing compassionate, comprehensive care. Her practice adheres strictly to the standards and ethical guidelines set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), ensuring patients receive safe and high-quality medical services.
Dr. Campo graduated with a Medical Degree in 2018 and completed extensive postgraduate training in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care. Her certifications include advanced competencies in managing complex adult health conditions, aging-related issues, and chronic disease management, allowing her to address the diverse needs of her patients effectively.
Her clinical philosophy emphasizes clear and educational communication, patient-centered care, and a commitment to improving health outcomes in her community. She is dedicated to serving adults and seniors, with a special interest in optimizing health, function, and quality of life for older adults. Fluent in French, Dr. Campo strives to ensure her patients fully understand their health conditions and treatment options, fostering trust and collaboration.
Conditions Managed by Dr. Marie-Alexandra Campo
Dr. Campo provides expert care for adults with a wide range of medical conditions, including:
Management of Chronic Diseases
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Diagnosis, treatment titration, and long-term management of primary and secondary hypertension to mitigate cardiovascular risk.
- Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & 2): Comprehensive management including glucose control strategies, complication prevention, and patient education.
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Care for conditions like COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease, focusing on optimizing lung function and managing symptoms.
Select Infectious & Inflammatory Conditions
- Evaluation of Inflammatory Markers: Investigating elevated inflammatory markers (like ESR or CRP) to identify potential underlying systemic conditions.
- Management of Select Rheumatologic Conditions: Care for common inflammatory conditions such as gout or polymyalgia rheumatica, or initial assessment for suspected autoimmune diseases.
- Complex Infections Consultation: Providing diagnostic and management expertise for challenging infections, often in consultation with primary care.
Complex Diagnostic & Multi-System Issues
- Perioperative Medical Optimization: Pre-surgical assessment and management of medical conditions to minimize operative risks and ensure smoother recovery.
- Evaluation of Undifferentiated Symptoms: Investigating complex presentations like fatigue, weight loss, or pain without a clear diagnosis.
- Investigation of Anemia: Diagnosing the underlying cause of low red blood cell counts.
Dr. Campo manages a wide range of complex adult and geriatric health conditions. This list highlights common areas of focus. If your condition is not listed, please note that internal medicine specialists address diverse and often multi-systemic diseases. Consultation is typically initiated via referral from your primary care physician.
Clinical Services Offered by Dr. Marie-Alexandra Campo
- Falls Risk Assessment and Prevention: Identifying factors contributing to falls in older adults and implementing strategies to improve balance, strength, and home safety.
- Geriatric Psychiatry Liaison Support: Assessing and managing mood disorders (like depression, anxiety) and behavioral changes often associated with dementia or other conditions in older adults.
- Driving Safety Assessment Consultation (Medical): Evaluating medical fitness to drive in older adults, considering cognitive, sensory, and physical factors.
- Second Opinion Consultations: Providing an independent expert review and opinion on complex diagnoses or treatment plans.
- Frailty Evaluation and Management: Assessing for frailty (increased vulnerability) and developing interventions to enhance resilience, function, and independence.
Note: This list represents some of the key services offered by Dr. Campo. As a specialist in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care, she provides comprehensive diagnostic and management services. For specific inquiries about whether your condition falls within Dr. Campo's scope of practice, please discuss with your referring physician or contact the clinic.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ).
Practice Location & Accessibility
Dr. Campo's practice is located in the heart of Downtown Saint-Jérôme, within the Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme, in the Saint-Antoine Sector neighborhood. The facility is conveniently situated near public transportation options, including accessibility via exo (Secteur Laurentides - Bus). The practice is easily reachable from the surrounding communities, and the location offers the convenience of being close to the downtown area. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is payment handled for appointments with Dr. Campo? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medical consultations with specialists like Dr. Campo are typically covered by your provincial health insurance (Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)) when you present a valid health card and have the required referral. You generally do not pay directly for the consultation service itself. Some specific procedures, forms, or administrative tasks might not be covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) and may incur a separate fee according to provincial guidelines. Please inquire if you have questions about uninsured services.
- Can I book an appointment directly or do I absolutely need a referral?
- A referral from your family physician or another medical specialist is required to see Dr. Campo. As experts in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care, Internists and Geriatricians see patients based on specific medical questions posed by the referring doctor. This ensures continuity of care and that the consultation is appropriate for your needs. Please have your doctor forward the referral information.
- Will Dr. Marie-Alexandra Campo replace my family doctor?
- No, Dr. Campo acts as a specialist consultant. Your family doctor (or primary care provider) remains responsible for your routine healthcare, ongoing prescriptions (unless specified otherwise by the specialist), and coordinating your overall care. Dr. Campo will communicate findings and recommendations back to your family doctor.
Contact & Licensing Information
Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme
290 rue de Montigny
Saint-Jérôme, QC J7Z 5T3
Phone: (450) 432-2777
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Campo is a licensed physician regulated by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) under the Medical Act in QC. Patients are typically seen by referral from their primary care physician.
Verify registration with the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ): https://www.cmq.org/en/directory/physicians?number=18752