Dr. Elias Couto barbosa is a hospitalist practicing in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Dr. Couto barbosa specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Couto barbosa manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Couto barbosa works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.