10 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Davenport, IA
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 10 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Davenport, IA with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Davenport, IA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Trinity Rock Island, Genesis Medical Center – Silvis and Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street.
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Biography: Cindy Johnson, APN is a Geriatrician.
Dr. Francis Kane, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3740 Utica Ridge RdBettendorf, IA 527223.3 miles awayDr. Ilesh Kurani, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4350 7th St Ste BMoline, IL 612655.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4317 E 53rd StDavenport, IA 528074.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Golden, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine319 18th StRock Island, IL 612012.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kayla Ehrman, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1401 W Central Park Ave Fl 3Davenport, IA 528041.0 miles awayDr. Susan Bell, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4620 E 53rd St Ste 200Davenport, IA 528074.5 miles awayDr. Katrina Cannon, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1345 W Central Park AveDavenport, IA 528040.9 miles awayCindy Johnson, APN
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1996 1st Street aMoline, IL 612653.8 miles awayDr. Gerald Jogerst, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine106 19th Ave Ste 101Moline, IL 612653.8 miles awayDr. Ji Huh, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2222 53rd AveBettendorf, IA 527224.7 miles away