16 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near San Pablo, 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 16 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in San Pablo, CA with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars. There are 7 hospitals near San Pablo, CA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and CPMC Van Ness Campus.
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Dr. Michael Goldrich, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3260 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 947028.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Tuan Hua, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine21 Orinda Way Ste COrinda, CA 9456310 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1510 4th St # 1Berkeley, CA 947106.3 miles awayDr. Nicola Hanchock, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3010 Colby St Ste 221Berkeley, CA 947058.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mark Kubik, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine8 Dominican DrSan Rafael, CA 949019.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Tamika Bailey, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2450 Ashby Ave Rm 5505Berkeley, CA 947058.6 miles awayDr. Janet Ewing, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5915 Hollis St Ste BEmeryville, CA 946088.7 miles awayDr. Catherine Buchanan, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5700 Telegraph Ave Ste 100Oakland, CA 946099.2 miles awayDr. Ernest Cheng, DO
Specialty: Age Management Medicine3031 Telegraph Ave Ste 241Berkeley, CA 947058.6 miles awayDr. Maria Duran, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine901 Nevin AveRichmond, CA 948011.9 miles awayRandall Gee, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1020 OVERLOOK RDBerkeley, CA 947086.5 miles awayDr. Jacqueline Richter, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3260 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 947028.5 miles awayCassandra Whittington
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3270 Kerner Blvd Ste ASan Rafael, CA 949018.7 miles awayDr. Yvonne Maywether, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine2100 Powell St Ste 900Emeryville, CA 946088.8 miles awayDr. Surabhi Narayan, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2100 Powell St Ste 920Emeryville, CA 946088.8 miles awayJennifer Sisson, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17 E Sir Francis Drake BlvdLarkspur, CA 949399.4 miles away