42 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Hockessin, DE
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 42 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Hockessin, DE with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars. There are 12 hospitals near Hockessin, DE with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Christiana Hospital, Chester County Hospital and Union Hospital Of Cecil County.
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Dr. Steven Ginsburg, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine147 W State StKennett Square, PA 193484.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Madhu Sachdev, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine313 W Main St Ste ANewark, DE 197118.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 198017.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Jeffrey Guarino, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine200 Hygeia Dr Ste 2300Newark, DE 197136.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sheelmohan Sachdev, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine94 Christiana RdNew Castle, DE 197209.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Melissa Morgan-Gouveia, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4000 Nexus Dr Rm NWG-250Wilmington, DE 198037.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Andrew Sitkoff, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1109 E Baltimore PikeKennett Square, PA 193486.3 miles awayDr. Lynsey Brandt, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 W 14th St # 2Wilmington, DE 198017.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Gary Beste, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine313 W Main St Ste ANewark, DE 197118.1 miles awayDr. Malgorzata Losos, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine131 Continental Dr Ste 200Newark, DE 197137.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ina Li, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4000 Nexus DrWilmington, DE 198037.3 miles awayPatients 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 197136.9 miles awayDr. David Simpson, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine205 W 14th St Ste 100AWilmington, DE 198018.0 miles awayDr. Robert Malizia, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine200 Hygeia DrNewark, DE 197136.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Elisabeth Walsh, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3506 Kennett Pike Ste 230Wilmington, DE 198075.4 miles awayDr. Marylou Checchia-Romano, DO
Specialty: Age Management Medicine1660 E Street RdKennett Square, PA 193486.8 miles awayDr. Lawrence Markman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine701 N Clayton StWilmington, DE 198057.0 miles awayDr. Jean Jaoude, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 197188.5 miles awayDr. Adaeze Udezue, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 1250Newark, DE 197136.8 miles awayDr. Paul Eberts II, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1072 JUSTISON STWilmington, DE 198017.8 miles awayDr. Rooparani Bhat, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine390 MITCH RDWilmington, DE 198045.6 miles awayDr. Netrali Patel, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2002 Foulk RdWilmington, DE 198109.7 miles awayDaniel Ciolek, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine120 CHURCHILL LNWilmington, DE 198082.3 miles awayCathy Ciolek, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine120 CHURCHILL LNWilmington, DE 198082.3 miles awayDr. Mary Kruchowsky, DPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine101 E State StKennett Square, PA 193484.3 miles awayKimberly Valencia
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine101 E State StKennett Square, PA 193484.3 miles awayDorothy Morawiec, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine101 E State StKennett Square, PA 193484.3 miles awayDr. Paul Cass, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine101 E State StKennett Square, PA 193484.3 miles awayStacie Weidner, MS
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine147 W State StKennett Square, PA 193484.3 miles awayDr. Linda Everett, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine1284 Gap Newport PikeAvondale, PA 193116.9 miles awayDr. Maria D'Souza, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine99 Passmore RdWilmington, DE 198037.5 miles awayDr. Jarita Dihenkar, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1601 Kirkwood HwyWilmington, DE 198055.4 miles awayJames Herlihey, MPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1107 E Baltimore PikeKennett Square, PA 193486.1 miles awayDr. Richard Scafidi, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine701 N Clayton StWilmington, DE 198057.0 miles awayDr. John Gould, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3521 Silverside Rd Ste 1FWilmington, DE 198107.6 miles awayDr. Patricia Curtin, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 198017.8 miles awayDr. Rebecca Russell, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 198017.8 miles awayMorgan Patino
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine701 Foulk Rd Ste 2AWilmington, DE 198038.2 miles awayOluwadamilare Shoneye, PMHNP-BC
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3186 Fashion Center BlvdNewark, DE 197028.3 miles awayJennifer Tedesco, MPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine315 E London Grove RdWest Grove, PA 193908.3 miles awayLorie Coole-Foust, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1786 WILMINGTON PIKEGlen Mills, PA 193429.6 miles awayDr. Thiruvalam Indira, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2623 PENNINGTON DRWilmington, DE 198109.7 miles away