18 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Clarks Summit, PA
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 18 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Clarks Summit, PA with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Clarks Summit, PA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Wilkes - Barre General Hospital.
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Dr. Deborah Spring, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1145 Northern BlvdSouth Abington Township, PA 184110.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Divey Manocha, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine423 Scranton Carbondale HwyScranton, PA 185083.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine105 Layton RdSouth Abington Township, PA 184111.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. James McKenna, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine475 Morgan HwyScranton, PA 185083.2 miles awayDr. Patrick Murnin, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine746 Jefferson AveScranton, PA 185106.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Richard Weinberger, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine746 Jefferson AveScranton, PA 185106.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Richard English, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 S Washington AveScranton, PA 185056.5 miles awayDr. Robb McIlvried, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3 W Olive StScranton, PA 185085.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Namita Sharma, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 185107.0 miles awayDr. Tanureet Kochar, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1145 Northern BlvdSouth Abington Township, PA 184110.5 miles awayDr. Edward Dzielak, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 Quincy AveScranton, PA 185106.3 miles awayDr. Donald Kachline, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1451 Hillside DrClarks Summit, PA 184112.3 miles awayJean Lown, MPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2741 Boulevard AveScranton, PA 185094.8 miles awayDr. Joyce Morano, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2300 Adams AveScranton, PA 185095.3 miles awayDr. Dennis Kondash, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine222 Mulberry StScranton, PA 185035.9 miles awayTimothy Fisch
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1101 Vine StScranton, PA 185106.5 miles awayDr. Simin Nasr, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000Scranton, PA 185056.5 miles awayDavid Johnson, MSPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine500 W Hospital StTaylor, PA 185177.9 miles away