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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 36 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Delaware with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars. There are 12 hospitals in Delaware with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Christiana Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus and Beebe Medical Center.
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Dr. Manu Sehgal, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine515 S Dupont BlvdMilford, DE 19963Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Seema Dattani, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1401 Foulk RdWilmington, DE 19803Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 19801Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeffrey Guarino, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1401 Foulk RdWilmington, DE 19803Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. James Sides, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine101 Delaware AveDelmar, DE 19940Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Carolyn Ianni, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5311 Limestone Rd Ste 100Wilmington, DE 19808Dr. Malgorzata Losos, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine640 S State StDover, DE 19901Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ina Li, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine239 Christiana RdNew Castle, DE 19720Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Linsey O'Donnell, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4701 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 2200Newark, DE 19713Dr. David Simpson, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1401 Foulk RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. David Reyes, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1400 Blackhorse Hill RdCoatesville, PA 19320Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Pavandip Virdi, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1074 S State StDover, DE 19901Dr. Wayne Zwick, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine100 Delaware Veterans BlvdMilford, DE 19963Debra Lynch, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine27 E Main StMiddletown, DE 19709Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. David Callahan, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1601 Kirkwood HwyWilmington, DE 19805Dr. Imtiaz Khokhar, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215
Dr. Elisabeth Walsh, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3506 Kennett Pike Ste 230Wilmington, DE 19807Hallie K Dennison, CRNP
Specialty: Geriatric MedicinePhiladelphia PikeClaymont, DE 19703
Dr. Paul Eberts II, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1072 JUSTISON STWilmington, DE 19801Dr. Netrali Patel, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine280 Farner PlThe Villages, FL 32163Dr. Adaeze Udezue, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 1250Newark, DE 19713Dr. Rooparani Bhat, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine390 MITCH RDWilmington, DE 19804Dr. Maria D'Souza, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine99 Passmore RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Preachess Vellah, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine424 Savannah RdLewes, DE 19958Dr. Rakesh Malhotra, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1601 Kirkwood HwyWilmington, DE 19805Pepito Pascual
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine101 Delaware AveDelmar, DE 19940Morgan Patino
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine701 Foulk Rd Ste 2AWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Jarita Dihenkar, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1601 Kirkwood HwyWilmington, DE 19805Dr. Patricia Curtin, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 19801April Gumatas Corros
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine37155 Rehoboth Avenue ExtRehoboth Beach, DE 19971Christian Guidash, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine490 N DuPont HwyDover, DE 19901Dr. John Gould, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3521 Silverside Rd Ste 1FWilmington, DE 19810Seretha Cooper
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine191 Westminster DrDover, DE 19904Dr. Thiruvalam Indira, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2623 PENNINGTON DRWilmington, DE 19810Dr. Susan Levy, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine301 Ocean View BlvdLewes, DE 19958Cathy Ciolek, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine53 Mckinly LabNewark, DE 19716