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MATTHEW J. MARKEY M.D.  1140 TURNER RD. CUMMING, GA  30041 770-887-5521 770-887-5523 (fax) mattmarkey@mattmarkeymd.com Measured Quality For Serious Minded Patients

The purpose of this web page is to meet the office and its people and to provide screened medical links to the internet.

At Dr. Markey's office, new patients are welcome. Yes, we are seeing new patients and are looking forward to getting to know them.

Dr. Markey personally sees every patient that comes to the office - every visit. This is not to say that I don't believe in the nurse practitioners or physicians assistants. I helped form and teach them at Emory School of Nursing nurse practitioner’s program along with Dr. Ken Walker, Associate Director of the Department of Medicine.

Dr. Markey thinks that Northside Hospital is a fine organization and he uses it frequently. However, he remains independent. Northside does not pay for any part of his practice. Dr. Markey owns his own office and pays his own salary as well as the salary of his employees. He doesn't have to do things to justify his next contract.

In his 44 years of practice, he has sorted out who is a good consultant in terms of intellect and cost. Do not misunderstand, there are very fine doctors who, on a yearly contract, have to justify their salary, as well as the number of employees and their salaries (hospital employees). In addition, their office equipment, furniture is owned by the hospital.

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• NCQA Certified in Diabetic Care 
• Elected to American College of Physicians

For emergencies after hours, call 404-713-0674 and follow the instructions OR call the office and be reminded of this number on the answering machine. For life threatening emergencies call 911,and or proceed to the nearest emergency room.

I am an Emory trained physician who specialized in Internal Medicine.  I have sub specialized in preventive care and outcomes measurement and improvement.  I have a keen interest in electronic medical records, preventive care ,and cost containment centered around evidence based medical care.

I specialize in Internal Medicine-especially outpatient medicine.  Although trained in thorough complete physical exams and well care, my strengths are in prevention, outcomes management, and the long term management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, chronic lung disease, ischemic and valvular heart disease.

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• BLUE CROSS - We do not accept their low rates, but offer a reduced office rate-very competitive. Your insurance still pays for labs and prescriptions and referrals as usual.

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• CINDY CARTER, RECEPTION 39 YRS
• PATTY MCCORMICK, NURSE 39 YRS
• JOYCE MARTIN, MED INFO TECH 20 YRS

The National Committee for Quatlity Assurance (www.ncqa.org) is a national organization that monitors and publishes the quality of care by physicians, groups, hospitals and universities. Because of his electronic medical records, Dr. Markey can demonstrate his quality data "metrics" - monitored aspects of care to the Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium, which is now known as the Medical Quality Improvement Consortium nationally. De-Indentified data is sent securely over the internet daily to the MQIC which analyzes and compares Dr. Markey's metrics to other physicians, groups, hospitals and universities. Reports can be made from these data for the purpose of demonstrating quaility and deficiencies. These data are then referred to the NCQA. If certain standards are met, then the NCQA certifies a doctor as providing high quality care according national standards.
Diabetes Mellitus was the first project chosen by the NCQA. Future projects include: 1) Heart/Stroke, 2) Hypertension, 3) Preventative Care, 4) Coronary Artery Disease, 5) Heart Failure and 6) Myocardial Infarction. Dr. Markey is and has already aquired his data in these categories as an ongoing process and can print out reports comparing himself with others around the country. He compares quite favorably to his peers. When the NCQA takes up other projects, he will be ready for certification. For more information see www.mqic.org.

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Because of his primary training at Emory Medical School and continuing education, as well as his participation in quality improvement programs and education programs, Dr. Markey was elected as a member of the American College of Physicians (A.C.P). This is the national group representing Internal Medicine physicians.

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