12 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Santa Clarita, CA
Learn more about Geriatric Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Geriatric Medicine Doctors
A geriatrician specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in older seniors and the elderly. Geriatric specialists typically treat adults older than 65 who have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes and thyroid disease, or serious injuries, such as hip fracture. They also provide regular, routine primary care for older adults. Geriatricians work in hospitals, private medical clinics, community health clinics, long-term care facilities, and assisted living facilities.
A geriatric doctor typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s medical history and teaches the patient about wellness and disease prevention
- Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections and injuries
- Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic physical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, and heart disease
- Screens, treats and monitors a range of mental and emotional conditions, such as dementia, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse
- Assesses a person’s ability to perform everyday living activities, such as eating, dressing and driving
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Consults with other members of a patient’s medical and surgical team
- Provides cancer screenings, such as skin, breast, prostate and thyroid exams
A geriatrician may also be known as senior care doctor.
There are 12 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Santa Clarita, CA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 14 hospitals near Santa Clarita, CA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and Antelope Valley Hospital.
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Dr. Minh Mach, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine23911 Calgrove BlvdNewhall, CA 913213.4 miles awayDr. Anush Hasratyan, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine14550 Soledad Canyon Rd # 2Canyon Country, CA 913879.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine16553 Rinaldi StGranada Hills, CA 913449.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Taura Olfus, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine23501 Cinema Dr Ste 100Valencia, CA 913550.6 miles awayDr. Michel Mikhael, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine14124 Foothill Blvd Ste 100Sylmar, CA 913429.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Robert Titcher, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine14124 Foothill Blvd Ste 100Sylmar, CA 913429.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Lucia Dattoma, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine19950 Rinaldi StPorter Ranch, CA 913269.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Casey Yamashita, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine14445 Olive View DrSylmar, CA 913428.3 miles awayDr. Thuong Vo, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine24707 Railroad AveNewhall, CA 913212.3 miles awayDr. Saba Notghi, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine12669 Encinitas AveSylmar, CA 913429.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kamran Hakimian, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine14124 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 913429.2 miles awayDr. Heather Schickedanz, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine14445 Olive View DrSylmar, CA 913428.3 miles away