Catherine Covington
About Catherine Covington
Catherine Covington is a physician at Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area, where she has worked since 2012. She specializes in providing personalized inpatient and home-based medical care and is dedicated to educating and empowering both patients and healthcare professionals.
Work at Empath Health
Catherine Covington has served as a Physician at Suncoast Hospice, a division of Empath Health, since 2012. In this role, she provides both inpatient and home-based medical care, focusing on personalized patient care. Her work emphasizes the importance of tailoring medical services to meet the unique needs of each patient, ensuring that care is both effective and compassionate.
Previous Experience at Lifepath Hospice
Before joining Empath Health, Catherine Covington worked as a Physician at Lifepath Hospice from 2011 to 2012. During her time there, she contributed to the delivery of hospice care, supporting patients and their families during critical times. This experience laid a foundation for her ongoing commitment to patient-centered care.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Covington earned her Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from the University of Health Science and College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she studied Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy from 1993 to 1997. This educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of holistic patient care, integrating both traditional and alternative medical practices.
Patient Education and Empowerment
Catherine Covington is actively involved in the education and empowerment of both patients and healthcare professionals. She focuses on enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatment options, aiming to foster informed decision-making among her patients. This commitment to education reflects her dedication to improving overall healthcare outcomes.