11 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near West Lafayette, 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 11 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in West Lafayette, IN with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 6 hospitals near West Lafayette, IN with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Franciscan Health Lafayette East , Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital.
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Dr. Keven Dodt, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3920 St Francis Way Ste 209Lafayette, IN 479055.0 miles awayDr. Ramesh Adhikari, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1701 S Creasy LnLafayette, IN 479054.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3743 Landmark Dr Ste 200Lafayette, IN 479054.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Charles Turner, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine3554 Promenade Pkwy Ste HLafayette, IN 479095.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Francisco Loaiciga, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2600 Greenbush StLafayette, IN 479042.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Soojung Kwon, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2600 Greenbush StLafayette, IN 479042.5 miles awaySusan Blakemore, FNP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3743 Landmark Dr Ste 200Lafayette, IN 479054.7 miles awaySamruddhi Dawande, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2600 Ferry StLafayette, IN 479042.6 miles awayJordan Mock, PA
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3743 Landmark Dr Ste 200Lafayette, IN 479054.7 miles awayDr. Samira Molaei, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1701 S Creasy LnLafayette, IN 479054.7 miles awayDr. Marilyn Dargis, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5156 Mccarty LnLafayette, IN 479055.9 miles away