Joseph Zalocha - A Critical Care Physician

Joseph Zalocha is specialized in critical care medicine and received his medical degree from Ross University. Dr Joseph Zalocha enjoys working with his students and helping doctors succeed as a member of LECOM. Check this PPT to read more about Joseph Zalocha Joseph Zalocha - Specialist in Internal Medicine from Joseph Zalocha Dr Joseph Zalocha Profile on Health Grades: https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-joseph-zalocha-w8rjq

Joseph Zalocha is a trained and experienced critical care physician in Florida. Joseph Zalocha earned his medical degree from Ross University of School of Medicine. He has experience in internal medicine, critical care medicine, advanced trauma life support, and neuro-critical care. He is the director of the ICU at Northside Hospital and is responsible for critical care services.  Patients suffering from adult, or acute, respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) often require the services of a critical care physician. ARDS is a pulmonary condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the lung’s air sacs. As more fluid builds up, it becomes more difficult for oxygen to reach the organs. As a result, patients may suffer from organ failure.  ARDS generally develops in patients who are already critically ill. ARDs can be deadly to patients who do not receive treatment. Even patients who are treated face high risks. Common symptoms are shortness of breath, fatigue, r...

Joseph Zalocha is a physician with experience in critical care. “I am currently director of the ICU at Northside Hospital and in charge of critical care services,” says Dr. Zalocha. He has experience with helping patients with severe breathing issues and pulmonary issues. Pulmonary illnesses including ARDS and COPD.  COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a disease that makes it hard for the patient to breathe.  COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse over time. Common symptoms of COPD are coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. There are many environmental factors that can cause COPD including second hand smoke, air pollution, excessive dust, or chemicals.  COPD causes the bronchial airways and air sacs to lose their elasticity. The walls between the air sacs are destroyed, and the airways produce more mucus than normal. Lungs that are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are unable to process sufficie...