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Local Geriatric Medicine Doctors
Dr. Adam J. Getzels, DO
- 3333 Cattlemen Road Suite 210
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34232
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Virind D. Gupta, MD
- 4541 Bee Ridge Road
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34233
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 2.5 out of 5
Dr. Soordal O. Prakash, MD
- 8800 South Tamiami Trail Suite B
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34238
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
Dr. Kevin W. O'neil, MD
- 1921 Waldemere Street Suite 201
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34239
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Asha Lata Nagalla, MD
- 1615 Pasadena Avenue South Suite 290
- Saint Petersburg,
- Florida
- 33707
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Karen F. Leggett, DO
- 801 Edgemere Lane
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34242
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Geriatric Medicine
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Dr. Bruce E. Robinson, MD
- 5880 Rand Boulevard Suite 205
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34238
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
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Dr. Theodore G. Probst, MD
- 5880 Rand Boulevard Suite 205
- Sarasota,
- Florida
- 34238
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Neurology
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Sarasota Information
Sarasota, Florida is home to 8 practicing geriatric medicine doctors who have offices in 1 county and 6 zip codes, including zip codes 34233, 34238, 34239, 34242, 34236, and 34232.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Sarasota has a population of 53,711, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 geriatric medicine doctor for every 6,713 residents.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 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.
