7 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Kihei, HI
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 7 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Kihei, HI with an overall average rating of 3.5 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Kihei, HI with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including The Queens Medical Center and Maui Memorial Medical Center.
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Dr. Ioannis Karakalpakis, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine221 Mahalani StWailuku, HI 967937.3 miles awayDr. Noel Termulo, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1063 Lower Main St Ste C106Wailuku, HI 967938.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine472 Kaulana StKahului, HI 967326.8 miles awayTereza Jurasek, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine472 Kaulana StKahului, HI 967326.8 miles awayDr. Marianne Ginoza Tanabe, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine203 Hoohana St Ste 303Kahului, HI 967327.3 miles awayDr. James Epure, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine203 Hoohana St Ste 303Kahului, HI 967327.3 miles awaySheryl Carter, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1063 Lower Main St Ste C221Wailuku, HI 967938.2 miles away