11 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Hesperia, CA
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 11 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Hesperia, CA with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Hesperia, CA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Desert Valley Hospital, Saint Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital Of Huntington Park.
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Dr. Anitha Bhat, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine19015 Town Center Dr Ste 101Apple Valley, CA 923084.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Don Pham, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine15888 Main St Ste 112BHesperia, CA 923450.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine18300 US Highway 18Apple Valley, CA 923078.7 miles awayDr. Wahid Midou, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine18144 US Highway 18 Ste 140Apple Valley, CA 923078.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Explains conditions well
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Dr. Ashish Malhotra, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine19341 Bear Valley Rd Ste 101Apple Valley, CA 923085.5 miles awayDr. Arthur Jimenez, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine15381 Seventh StVictorville, CA 923955.9 miles awayDr. Jacob-Sung Keum, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine16850 Bear Valley RdVictorville, CA 923953.5 miles awayDr. Richel Strydom, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine15791 Bear Valley RdHesperia, CA 923453.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Alhurani Rabe, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine16850 Bear Valley RdVictorville, CA 923953.5 miles awayBeverly Rauscher, PA-C
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17290 Jasmine St Ste 101Victorville, CA 923954.0 miles awayDr. Edwin Choi, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine15095 Amargosa Rd Ste 102Victorville, CA 923947.0 miles away