84 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Rancho Cucamonga, 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 84 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Rancho Cucamonga, CA with an overall average rating of 3.3 stars. There are 23 hospitals near Rancho Cucamonga, CA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including San Antonio Regional Hospital, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and Casa Colina Hospital.
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Dr. Edgardo Falcon, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1532 San Bernardino Ave Ste B7Pomona, CA 917678.6 miles awayDr. Alvis Tran, MD
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2295 S Vineyard AveOntario, CA 917615.2 miles awayDr. Israel Coutin, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9985 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.2 miles awayDr. Woldemariam Gebreselassie, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9985 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.2 miles awayTed Chen
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayKatie Soe
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayDr. Kumari Jayawardena, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayDr. Esther Won, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayDr. Ruby Singh, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayDr. Nancy Vo, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayDr. Juanito Garlitos, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayDr. Prasit Vassantachart, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayDr. Norman Ragaza, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 923358.4 miles awayRia Mejia, MED
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine621 W Bonita AveClaremont, CA 917118.6 miles awayDr. Thet Oo, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17284 Slover Ave Ste 106Fontana, CA 923378.8 miles awayDr. Ruth Lee, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17284 Slover Ave Ste 106Fontana, CA 923378.8 miles awayDr. Wajiha Khan, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17284 Slover Ave Ste 106Fontana, CA 923378.8 miles awayDr. Asit Shil, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17284 Slover AveFontana, CA 923378.8 miles awayDr. Lee Ong, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17284 Slover AveFontana, CA 923378.8 miles awayDr. Helen Lee, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17284 Slover AveFontana, CA 923378.8 miles awayDr. Vinod Dhawan, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1902 Royalty Dr Ste 200Pomona, CA 9176710.0 miles away