30 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Dyer, IN
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 30 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Dyer, IN with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars. There are 20 hospitals near Dyer, IN with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus, Community Hospital and Franciscan Health Dyer.
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Dr. Joanne Niere-Ramos, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2241 45th StHighland, IN 463223.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Khaja Asadullah, MD
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine15900 W 101st AveDyer, IN 463114.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Rajarajeswari Majety, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2150 Gettler St Ste 305Dyer, IN 463110.3 miles awayDr. Sanjeev Joshi, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine100 W 162nd StSouth Holland, IL 604739.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. James Wallace, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine19550 Governors Hwy Ste 3300Flossmoor, IL 604229.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Thomas Difilippo, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9800 Valparaiso DrMunster, IN 463212.9 miles awayDr. Kristine Teodori, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine300 N Main St Ste DCrown Point, IN 463079.3 miles awayDr. Surendra Shah, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5825 Broadway Ste AMerrillville, IN 464109.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Necholas Ghannam, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9831 S Western Ave Fl 3South Holland, IL 604738.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Raphael Albert, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine251 W 84th DrMerrillville, IN 464109.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Gerri Browning, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4900 BroadwayGary, IN 464089.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kathryn Burke, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3700 W 203rd St Ste 301Olympia Fields, IL 6046110.0 miles awayDr. Hayssam Kadah, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine9330 BroadwayCrown Point, IN 463079.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Srbislav Brasovan, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine5363 Commerce BlvdCrown Point, IN 463076.2 miles awayDr. Andrew Ow, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine940 Maple RdHomewood, IL 604308.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Hima Parchuri, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine10820 Park PlSaint John, IN 463736.2 miles awayDr. Dennie Bryant, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine10820 Park PlSaint John, IN 463736.2 miles awayDr. Anthony Mattera, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine15900 W 101st AveDyer, IN 463114.0 miles awayDr. Cheryl Woodson, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine316 Dixie HwyChicago Heights, IL 604117.5 miles awayDr. Yung Sim, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 463207.9 miles awayDr. Jay Bhatt, MPH
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine19767 Torrence AveLynwood, IL 604113.6 miles awayDr. Jyothsna Palla, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine100 W 162nd StSouth Holland, IL 604739.2 miles awayDr. Nathan Kies, OTD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1532 Calumet AveDyer, IN 463110.8 miles awayDr. Virginia Thomas, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine41 Us Highway 41Schererville, IN 463753.0 miles awayNancy Walsh, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine100 197TH PLChicago Heights, IL 604116.7 miles awayDr. Abdulateef Kareem, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1473 Ring RdCalumet City, IL 604097.4 miles awayTamika Banks, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 463207.9 miles awayJulie Stelzel, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 463207.9 miles awayLauren Dandurand, AGACNP-BC
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine200 E 89th Ave Ste 2AMerrillville, IN 464109.8 miles away