6 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Chambersburg, PA
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 6 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Chambersburg, PA with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Chambersburg, PA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital, UPMC Harrisburg and Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.
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Dr. Jorge Diduszyn, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine840 5TH AVEChambersburg, PA 172011.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Geraldine Policard, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine112 N 7th StChambersburg, PA 172010.7 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1070 Stouffer AveChambersburg, PA 172011.6 miles awayDr. Diana Lyon-Loftus, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine12 St Paul Dr Ste 101Chambersburg, PA 172010.7 miles awayDr. Monica Stallworth-Kolimas, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine761 5th Ave Ste DChambersburg, PA 172010.9 miles awayDr. Ann Shemo, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine10058 S Mountain RdSouth Mountain, PA 172611.1 miles away