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Dr. Andrew S. Duxbury, MD
- 2000 6th Avenue South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Bruce Romeo, MD
- 1222 14th Avenue South Suite 101
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35205
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Occupational Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 1 out of 5
Dr. Richard M. Allman, MD
- 2000 6th Avenue South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Michael C. Collins, MD
- 1 West Lakeshore Drive Suite 200
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35209
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Cynthia J. Brown, MD
- 619 19th Street South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Warren D. Blackburn, MD
- 408 Clark Street North East
- Cullman,
- Alabama
- 35055
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
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Dr. Frank Malensek, MD
- 833 Saint Vincents Drive Suite 300
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35205
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Richard V. Sims, MD
- 2000 6th Avenue South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Kellie L. Flood, MD
- 619 19th Street South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Gwen Williams, MD
- 48 Medical Parks Drive East Suite 255
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35235
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
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Dr. Ali Ahmed, MD
- 2000 6th Avenue South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
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Dr. William E. Wilcox, MD
- 48 Medical Parks Drive East
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35235
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Kathleen A. Duryea, DO
- 391 Northwood Drive
- Centre,
- Alabama
- 35960
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
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Dr. Cynthia H. Baker, MD
- 2000 6th Avenue
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. David Bennett, MD
- 1500 32nd Avenue North
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35207
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- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
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Dr. Christine S. Ritchie, MD
- 619 19th Street South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Wendy R. Gomez, MD
- 295 West Main Street
- Ilion,
- New York
- 13357
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Clare I. Hays, MD
- 2000 6th Avenue South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Patricia S. Goode, MD
- 2000 6th Avenue South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. James E. Williams, MD
- 1813 6th Avenue South
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
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- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Birmingham Information
Birmingham, Alabama is home to 39 practicing geriatric medicine doctors who have offices in 1 county and 12 zip codes, including zip codes 35233, 35294, 35209, 35205, 35249, 35213, 35235, 35243, 35234, 35226, 35223, 35211, and 35207.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Birmingham has a population of 231,483, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 geriatric medicine doctor for every 5,935 residents.
Alabama Information
Montgomery is the capital city of this southern state, though Birmingham is its largest city. Population in 2005 was 4,557,808. Alabama is the birthplace of historical figures Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, and George Washington Carver. Take an airboat tour on the Mobile river delta, see the Alabama Civil Rights museum in Mantua, or tour the Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham. Visit the Shakespeare Festival Theater Complex in Montgomery, or play a round of golf at one of Alabama’s many acclaimed courses. From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the state’s north to the Gulf coast beaches in the south, Alabama’s scenery includes a varied and diverse landscape.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alabama has a population of 4,557,808. Of this population, 1,074,627 are under the age of 18 and 600,258 are at or above the age of 65.
Geriatric Medicine Information
Description
Geriatric medicine deals with aging problems and illnesses in older people. A geriatrician or geriatric physician has specific knowledge of the aging process and expert skills in the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of diseases in the elderly. This specialist can treat geriatric patients in the patient’s home, an office, nursing home, or a hospital setting.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Bone density test.
