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Associate Professor of Medicine/ Geriatrics; Clinical Director, Madison VA GRECC*
Care Philosophy
I am a specialist in the care of older adults (a board-certified geriatrician). I also have expertise as a board-certified sleep specialist with an emphasis on managing sleep changes and disorders common in middle-aged and later life. I am fully committed to honoring my patients and their family’s preferences for care. My philosophy is to optimize a persons ability to accomplish the daily tasks and activities that are important to them, help them to be comfortable and empower them to be an active participant in their health care. I am convinced that care provided by health care team is far better than care delivered by a single provider. Providing quality medical care for adults and senior adults means close attention to general medical care, chronic disease management, conditions specific to aging (e.g. osteoporosis, memory changes, mobility problems, falls) age-appropriate preventive care, and when necessary palliative/ comfort care as a person approaches end-of-life.*
State License Information
Licensed in Wisconsin
What is Geriatric Medicine?
Geriatric medicine deals with aging problems and illnesses in older people. A geriatrician or geriatric physician has specific knowledge of the aging process and expert skills in the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of diseases in the elderly. This specialist can treat geriatric patients in the patient’s home, an office, nursing home, or a hospital setting.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Medical Association (1987)
American College of Physicians (1992)
American Geriatrics Society (1994)
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2004)
Participation in Clinical Trials
Yes*
Professional Interests
Geriatric Care, Sleep Disorders (emphasis on sleep disorders in later life), Medical Education
Physician Treats
Adverse drug reactions,
Alzheimer's disease,
Anxiety,
Arthritis,
Ateriosclerosis Or Atherosclerosis (Hardening Of The Arteries),
Chronic non - healing wounds,
Dementia,
Depression,
Diabetes,
Dizziness,
Emphysema,
Falls,
Gerd (Gastroesophageal Reflux Or Acid Reflux Disease),
Giant Cell (Cranial Or Temporal) Arteritis,
Herpes zoster,
High blood cholesterol,
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure),
Incontinence,
Infections,
Insomnia
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Physician Performs
Care of hospitalized patient,
General medicine,
Joint Aspirations (Fluid Removal) & Injections (Shots),
Pain management,
Preventative Medicine (Health & Behavior Consultations & Assessments),
Sleep studies
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