54 Results for Geriatric Medicine Doctors near me
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 54 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Mississippi with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 35 hospitals in Mississippi with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including University of Mississippi Medical Center, Saint Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.
Dr. Holland Addison, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1200 N State St Ste 500Jackson, MS 39202Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Bernard Harrell, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1123 Highway 35 SForest, MS 39074Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine24345 Highway 15Union, MS 39365Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Priya Priyambada, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4301 W Markham StLittle Rock, AR 72205Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Kelly Segars Sr, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1507 W Quitman StIuka, MS 38852Dr. William Meeks Jr, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Michael Albert, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine129 Center St Ste BRichland, MS 39218Dr. Sara Sanders, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1200 N State St Ste 500Jackson, MS 39202Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Curtis Greer, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine845 S Madison StTupelo, MS 38801Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Hoyet Hand, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine350 Cowan RdGulfport, MS 39507Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Scott Gibson, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Dr. Samuel Suttle, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine14724 Highway 15 NLouisville, MS 39339Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Franco Cabeza Rivera, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216
Dr. Thomas Stevens Jr, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2809 Denny AvePascagoula, MS 39581Dr. Larry Aycock, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine103 Asbury CirHattiesburg, MS 39402Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kimberly Tarver, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
Ayana Red, RN
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine911 Ellis AveJackson, MS 39209Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Anuj Marya, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine969 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216Dr. Arthur Cowden II, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1475 W 49th StHialeah, FL 33012Dr. Lyssa Weatherly, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1410 E Woodrow Wilson AveJackson, MS 39216Dr. Delphine Shannon, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine12261 Highway 49 Ste 6Gulfport, MS 39503
Susan Prather, FNP-C
Specialty: Age Management Medicine201 E Sunflower Rd Ste 5Cleveland, MS 38732Dr. Sonya Shipley, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine764 Lakeland Dr Bulding Loop Fl 5Jackson, MS 39216Dr. Katharine Gregg, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Dr. Lucas McElwain, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine830 S Gloster StTupelo, MS 38801Dr. Keith Stokes, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine911 Ellis AveJackson, MS 39209Dr. Beverly Windham, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Dr. Chloe Kilman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4541 N State StJackson, MS 39206Dr. John Hey III, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine405 River RdGreenwood, MS 38930Dr. Rahat Noor, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Dr. Netrali Patel, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine280 Farner PlThe Villages, FL 32163Dr. Karthikeyan Venkatachalam, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine200 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 2000Louisville, KY 40202Dr. Phil Thompson, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine342 Magnolia DrRaleigh, MS 39153Dr. Rola Saleh, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216Lisa Parker, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4541 N State StJackson, MS 39206Dr. Chere Peel, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1500 E Woodrow Wilson AveJackson, MS 39216