12 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Schwenksville, 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 12 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Schwenksville, PA with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 19 hospitals near Schwenksville, PA with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital and Pottstown Hospital.
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Dr. Manjit Singh, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine10000 Shannondell DrNorristown, PA 194038.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Raffi Megerian, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine10000 Shannondell DrNorristown, PA 194038.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine826 Main St Ste 100Phoenixville, PA 194609.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. George Homa, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1001 S Valley Forge RdLansdale, PA 194468.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Vinod Kataria, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1600 E High StPottstown, PA 194647.8 miles awayDr. John Peacock III, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine100 Eagleville RdNorristown, PA 194037.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Marylou Checchia-Romano, DO
Specialty: Age Management Medicine599 Arcola RdCollegeville, PA 194266.2 miles awayDr. Ambrose Peterman III, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine545 E High St Ste 795Pottstown, PA 194649.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Freehafer, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine410 W Linfield Trappe Rd Ste 100Royersford, PA 194684.8 miles awayDr. Troy Cover, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1600 E High StPottstown, PA 194647.8 miles awayBrian Aquilante, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1351 Lisa LnLansdale, PA 194467.6 miles awayDr. Rita Hanly, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1001 Sterigere St Bldg 52Norristown, PA 194019.9 miles away