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Local Geriatric Medicine Doctors
Dr. Carla G. Fox, MD
- 4033 3rd Avenue Suite 300
- San Diego,
- California
- 92103
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Scott D. Greer, MD
- 6280 Jackson Drive Suite 8
- San Diego,
- California
- 92119
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
Dr. Norman E. Vinn, DO
- 260 Calle Campesino
- San Clemente,
- California
- 92672
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Adil A. Abbasi, MD
- 9834 Genesee Avenue Suite 412
- La Jolla,
- California
- 92037
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Jamin Eiseman, MD
- 330 Lewis Street
- San Diego,
- California
- 92103
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. John W. Fox, MD
- 4033 3rd Avenue Suite 300
- San Diego,
- California
- 92103
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Xing J. Ren, MD
- 2020 Genessee
- Kirney Mesa,
- California
- 92037
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Poornima Khanna, MD
- 391 North San Jacinto Street
- Hemet,
- California
- 92543
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Gita Mehta, MD
- 330 Lewis Street
- San Diego,
- California
- 92103
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Majid Shahbaz, MD
- 5555 Reservoir Drive Suite 312
- San Diego,
- California
- 92120
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Jairo A. Romero, MD
- 9350 Campus Point Drive Suite 2B
- La Jolla,
- California
- 92037
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Paul N. Gamble, MD
- 200 West Arbor Drive
- San Diego,
- California
- 92103
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. John W. Daly, MD
- 200 West Arbor Drive
- San Diego,
- California
- 92103
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
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Dr. Glenn Panzer, MD
- 425 North Date Street
- Escondido,
- California
- 92025
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
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Dr. Daniel L. Bouland, MD
- 200 West Arbor Drive
- San Diego,
- California
- 92103
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
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Dr. Lisa E. Heikoff, MD
- 4405 Vandever Avenue
- San Diego,
- California
- 92120
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Brian C. Anderson, MD
- 525 3rd Avenue
- Chula Vista,
- California
- 91910
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
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Dr. Diane L. Chau, MD
- 1000 Locust Street Ms018
- Reno,
- Nevada
- 89502
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Hiep T. Nguyen, MD
- 4419 Euclid Avenue Suite 105
- San Diego,
- California
- 92115
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Elizabeth S. Menkin, MD
- 250 Hospital Parkway
- San Jose,
- California
- 95119
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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San Diego Information
San Diego, California is home to 58 practicing geriatric medicine doctors who have offices in 1 county and 20 zip codes, including zip codes 92103, 92120, 92108, 92161, 92123, 92110, 92115, 92154, 92134, 92175, 92130, 92128, 92126, 92119, 92116, 92113, 92111, 92106, 92102, and 92101.
According to 2005 Census estimates, San Diego has a population of 1,255,540, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 geriatric medicine doctor for every 21,647 residents.
California Information
California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.
According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 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.
