14 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Lewis Center, OH
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 14 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Lewis Center, OH with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars. There are 10 hospitals near Lewis Center, OH with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel St. Ann's and Riverside Methodist Hospital.
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Dr. Anne Brinkman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine7100 Graphics Way Ste 2400Lewis Center, OH 430352.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Richard Donnard, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine955 Eastwind DrWesterville, OH 430818.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine85 Commerce Park DrWesterville, OH 430826.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Philip Berger, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine477 Cooper Rd Ste 300Westerville, OH 430816.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Meera Bhatt, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1060 Eastwind DrWesterville, OH 430818.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Salman Ali, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1105 Schrock Rd Ste 200Columbus, OH 432296.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Venkanna Kanna, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1120 Polaris PkwyColumbus, OH 432403.9 miles awayDr. Angela Johnson, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4897 Karl RdColumbus, OH 432299.3 miles awayDr. Fatima Chawdry, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine4500 John Shields PkwyDublin, OH 430178.3 miles awayLaurie McCloud, CNP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine85 Commerce Park DrWesterville, OH 430826.0 miles awayDr. Susan Parsons, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1030 High StWorthington, OH 430857.2 miles awayAbigail Holland
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5700 Karl RdColumbus, OH 432298.3 miles awayDr. Gerald Lane, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5250 Bethel Reed ParkColumbus, OH 432209.9 miles awayDr. Erin Carter, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2260 Morse RdColumbus, OH 432299.9 miles away