10 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Oregon, 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 10 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Oregon, OH with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 7 hospitals near Oregon, OH with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including University of Toledo Medical Center, Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center and ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
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Dr. Riaz Chaudhary, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3841 NAVARRE AVEOregon, OH 436162.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ganesh Merugu, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine131 N Wheeling StToledo, OH 436053.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine955 Garden Lake PkwyToledo, OH 436149.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Radha Gokula, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2230 W Laskey RdToledo, OH 436139.8 miles awayDr. Rakan Albalawy, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2100 W Central AveToledo, OH 436069.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. William James Jr, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine846 S Coy RdOregon, OH 436162.6 miles awayDr. John McGreevey Jr, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine800 S Detroit AveToledo, OH 436099.1 miles awayDr. Richard Black, DPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine333 N Summit StToledo, OH 436045.7 miles awayAshley Webb, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine553 E Manhattan BlvdToledo, OH 436086.1 miles awayTerri Vernier
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine28546 Starbright BlvdPerrysburg, OH 435518.4 miles away