49 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Hazel Crest, 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 49 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Hazel Crest, IL with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars. There are 22 hospitals near Hazel Crest, IL with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital.
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- 3046 W 127 StBlue Island, IL 604065.7 miles away
Care Philosophy: Patrick Hines is a Internist at our Blue Island primary care doctor’s office. Dr. Hines is excited to get to know you and provide the personalized care you deserve. Our primary care providers, and supporting care team, develop preventive care plans to help you achieve your physical and mental health goals. Get the care you deserve. Schedule an in-person, phone, or video visit today.
- 5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 463209.9 miles away
Care Philosophy: Julie Stelzel, NP is a Internal Medicine Specialist at Oak Street Health specializing in care for adults on Medicare.
- 5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 463209.9 miles away
Care Philosophy: Yung Sim is a Internist at our Hammond primary care doctor’s office. Dr. Sim is excited to get to know you and provide the personalized care you deserve. Our primary care providers, and supporting care team, develop preventive care plans to help you achieve your physical and mental health goals. Get the care you deserve. Schedule an in-person, phone, or video visit today.
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