87 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Blue Island, IL
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 87 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Blue Island, IL with an overall average rating of 3.4 stars. There are 39 hospitals near Blue Island, IL with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including The University Of Chicago Medical Center, Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center and Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine15900 CICERO AVEOak Forest, IL 604524.7 miles awayApril Gallik, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1715 E 95th StChicago, IL 606176.8 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3348 W 87th StChicago, IL 606525.8 miles awayGabriela Fudalej, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3348 W 87th StChicago, IL 606525.8 miles awayDr. Veera Rao, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 604619.3 miles awayDr. Donna Ficaro, DC
Specialty: Age Management Medicine9641 W 153rd St Ste 48Orland Park, IL 604629.5 miles awayDr. Cristina Marti Amarista, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine6101 W 95TH STOak Lawn, IL 604536.5 miles awayMarva Hall, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1715 E 95th StChicago, IL 606176.8 miles awayFrank Czuba
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine6300 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 604536.8 miles awayRobert Boyle
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine6300 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 604536.8 miles awayDr. Abdulateef Kareem, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1473 Ring RdCalumet City, IL 604097.4 miles awayShivani Patel, APN
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine850 W 63rd StChicago, IL 606218.8 miles awayDr. Megan McIntyre, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine850 W 63rd StChicago, IL 606218.8 miles awayNancy Walsh, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine100 197TH PLChicago Heights, IL 604118.9 miles awayDr. Sharon Mangum, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine7400 183rd StTinley Park, IL 604779.0 miles awayErmina Doroin, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2649 E 75th StChicago, IL 606499.5 miles awayDr. Simeon Sevandal Jr, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3339 W 55th StChicago, IL 606329.6 miles awayDr. Michelle Martinchek, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine7101 S Exchange AveChicago, IL 606499.7 miles awayDr. Elizabeth Zavala, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine7101 S Exchange AveChicago, IL 606499.7 miles awayDr. Daniel Brauner, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine7101 S Exchange AveChicago, IL 606499.7 miles awayAlisha Cole
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2425 E 71st StChicago, IL 606499.7 miles awayTamika Banks, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 463209.9 miles awayJulie Stelzel, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 463209.9 miles awayDr. Kellie Campbell, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 6063710 miles awayDr. Isabel Polsky, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 6063710 miles away