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  4. Massachusetts (MA)
  5. dorchester center

235 Results for Geriatric Medicine near Dorchester Center, MA

Learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

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 235 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in dorchester center, MA with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 53 hospitals near dorchester center, MA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center and Mount Auburn Hospital.

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  • Dr. Nikolopoulos
    featured

    Dr. Nicholas Nikolopoulos, DO

    Geriatric Medicine
    5 ratings
    46.6 mi
    300 Quaker Ln Warwick, RI 02886
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Warwick Call: (877) 572-6414
  • Dr. Gallardo-Cochran
    featured

    Dr. Margaret Gallardo-Cochran, MD

    Geriatric Medicine
    2 ratings
    37.4 mi
    712 Broad St Providence, RI 02907
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health South Providence Call: (877) 572-6414
  • Dr. Hardy
    featured

    Dr. George Hardy, MD

    Geriatric Medicine
    18 ratings
    34.7 mi
    650 Branch Ave Ste 6 Providence, RI 02904
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Branch Ave Call: (877) 572-6414
    • Dr. Munshi

      Dr. Medha Munshi, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      4.8 mi
      1 Joslin Pl Boston, MA 02215
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Cullinane

      Dr. Cynthia Cullinane, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      13 ratings
      3.8 mi
      700 Congress St Ste 3c Quincy, MA 02169
      Telehealth available
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    • Dr. Lee

      Dr. Lin-Yuh Lee, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      2.1 mi
      435 HANCOCK ST Quincy, MA 02171
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Song

      Dr. Min Song, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      13 ratings
      2 mi
      100 Highland St Ste 105 Milton, MA 02186
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Ramadan

      Dr. Fadi Ramadan, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      2 ratings
      5.8 mi
      165 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02114
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Erin Scott, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      5.9 mi
      55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
    • Dr. Devyani Misra, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      2 ratings
      4.7 mi
      110 Francis St Ste 1a Boston, MA 02215
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Daniel Driscoll, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      4 ratings
      3.8 mi
      1690 Crown Colony Dr Quincy, MA 02169
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Tia Kostas, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      4.6 mi
      75 Francis St Boston, MA 02115
    • Dr. Mark Rohrer, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      3.7 mi
      545a Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    • Dr. Harry Ward, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      2 ratings
      3.8 mi
      700 Congress St Ste 3c Quincy, MA 02169
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Amanda Berling, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      5 ratings
      7.6 mi
      300 Mount Auburn St Ste 517 Cambridge, MA 02138
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. David August, MD

      Internal Medicine
      5 ratings
      6.1 mi
      25 Boylston St Ste 302 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
    • Dr. Mark Ostrem, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      5 ratings
      2100 Dorchester Ave Dorchester Center, MA 02124
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Anne Hackman, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      4 ratings
      5.1 mi
      133 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
    • Dr. Mayra Polanco, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      9 ratings
      2.9 mi
      3525 Washington St Ste 100 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Sharda Mukunda, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      3 ratings
      4 mi
      1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl Boston, MA 02118
    • Dr. Daniel Oates, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      3 ratings
      2.6 mi
      912 River St Hyde Park, MA 02136
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Jesse Foote, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      5.1 mi
      133 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
    • Dr. David Cohen, MD

      Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
      14 ratings
      4.8 mi
      330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Dae Kim, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      4.7 mi
      110 Francis St Ste 1a Boston, MA 02215
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Richard Dupee, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      30 ratings
      5 mi
      800 Washington St Ste 1005 Boston, MA 02111
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Randolph Powers, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      4 ratings
      9.5 mi
      300 LINDEN PONDS WAY Hingham, MA 02043
    • Dr. Gary Pransky, MD

      Family Medicine
      13 ratings
      8.8 mi
      52 Crest Ave Ste 1 Winthrop, MA 02152
      (781) 241-4118
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
    • Dr. Sarah Berry, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      3.7 mi
      1200 Centre St Roslindale, MA 02131
    • Dr. Carmel Kelly, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      22 ratings
      5.9 mi
      1093 N Main St Ste 1a Randolph, MA 02368
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Amanda Hernandez, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      2 ratings
      5.8 mi
      165 Cambridge St Ste 502 Boston, MA 02114
    • Dr. Anthony Zizza, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      5 mi
      800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
    • Dr. Lewis Lipsitz, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      3.7 mi
      1200 Centre St Roslindale, MA 02131
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Ronald Hamdy, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      Leave a review
      5 mi
      260 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      14 ratings
      9.5 mi
      300 LINDEN PONDS WAY Hingham, MA 02043
    • Dr. Diane McMullin, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      4 ratings
      7.6 mi
      300 Mount Auburn St Ste 517 Cambridge, MA 02138
    • Dr. Samuel Maghuyop, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      6.6 mi
      280 Washington St Ste 102 Brighton, MA 02135
    • Dr. Dorina Abdulah, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      Leave a review
      3.7 mi
      545a Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Giragos, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      1 rating
      7.6 mi
      330 Mount Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Kenneth Krutt, MD

      Geriatric Medicine
      6 ratings
      9.7 mi
      37 Broadway Arlington, MA 02474
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
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