50 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Vestavia, AL
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 50 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Vestavia, AL with an overall average rating of 3.5 stars. There are 23 hospitals near Vestavia, AL with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Ascension St. Vincent's East, Grandview Medical Center and Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham.
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Dr. Marianthe Grammas, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Robert Edwards, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave S Ste 305Birmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1530 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 352334.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sara Rahman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2435 1st Ave SIrondale, AL 352108.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Martha Williams, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine833 Saint Vincents Dr Bldg 3Birmingham, AL 352054.1 miles awayDr. Andrew Duxbury, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave S Ste 4140ABirmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayDr. Tyler Stracener, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 200Birmingham, AL 352091.4 miles awayDr. Sameera Davuluri, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave S Ste 4Birmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayDr. John Retan, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1515 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352334.9 miles awayDr. James Adams, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr DrBirmingham, AL 352091.2 miles awayDr. Larry Taylor, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2 Riverchase Office Plz Ste 124Hoover, AL 352445.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Grant Williams, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine500 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 352334.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Dr. Hameed Anam, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayDr. Alayne Markland, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Peter Baren, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Victor Mendoza, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine5130 Cyrus CirBirmingham, AL 352425.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jill Marsh, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave S Ste 410Birmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayKimkeisha Mitchell, CRNP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5381 1st Ave NBirmingham, AL 352126.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sandhya Narukonda, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayDr. Farah Sultan, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine2704 20th St SBirmingham, AL 352092.4 miles awayDr. Victor Alvarez, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine420 20th St N Ste 2200Birmingham, AL 352034.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Kathleen Fix, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Gilmer Rodriguez, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine810 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 352054.1 miles awayDr. Mark Newbrough, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352334.1 miles awayDr. Caroline Harada, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayDr. Clare Hays, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3008 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352334.4 miles awayDr. Charles Landefeld, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1808 7th Ave S Ste 420Birmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Carissa Lau-Julien, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1720 2ND AVE SBirmingham, AL 352334.3 miles awayDr. Kendra Sheppard, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1116 20th St SBirmingham, AL 352053.6 miles awayDr. Raveendran Meleth, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Ginnie Prater, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Lucas McElwain, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Ali Ahmed, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Kenneth Boockvar, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave S Ste 4140ABirmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayDr. Kellie Flood, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 352053.4 miles awayDr. Julie Willard, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine933 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352183.7 miles awayDr. Shahzad Siddique, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1900 UNIVERSITY BLVDBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Cynthia Brown, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Katrina Booth, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Ella Bowman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayClaire Peel, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Connie Holladay, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Cynthia Baker, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Carol Griffin, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Isabel Baren, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Lyle Walton, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine700 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Ellen Wills, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine625 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awayDr. Richard Allman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 352334.0 miles awaySheila Fells, FNP-BC
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3041 Ensley 5 Points W AveBirmingham, AL 352086.3 miles awayDevin Harrison, CRNP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine165 Bessemer Super HwyMidfield, AL 352287.3 miles away