59 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 59 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Rhode Island with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 16 hospitals in Rhode Island with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including The Miriam Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital.
Dr. George Hardy, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine650 Branch Ave Ste 6Providence, RI 02904Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Frank Savoretti, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1539 Atwood Ave Ste 101Johnston, RI 02919Need a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine50 Memorial BlvdNewport, RI 02840Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Richard Ruggieri, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine160 Wayland AveProvidence, RI 02906Dr. Rebecca Brown, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine50 Maude StProvidence, RI 02908Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Solmaz Behtash, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine712 Broad StProvidence, RI 02907Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mary E Lyster, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2000 Diamond Hill Rd # 18Woonsocket, RI 02895Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Suryadutt Venkat, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine126 Prospect St Ste 202Pawtucket, RI 02860Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Klufas, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine525 Broad StCumberland, RI 02864Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Edward Westrick, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine650 Branch Ave Ste 6Providence, RI 02904Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aman Nanda, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 102Riverside, RI 02915Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Kristine Mortel, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1018 Waterman AveEast Providence, RI 02914Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Denise Fernandes, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Altaf Girach, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2138 Mendon Rd Ste 101ACumberland, RI 02864Dr. James Corcoran, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1085 N Main StProvidence, RI 02904Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Margaret Gallardo Cochran, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine712 Broad StProvidence, RI 02907Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Babak Ettekal, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine300 Quaker LnWest Warwick, RI 02893Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Julio Defillo Draiby, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1180 Hope StBristol, RI 02809Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Nicholas Nikolopoulos, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine300 Quaker LnWest Warwick, RI 02893Dr. Maria Molineros Gonzales, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1180 Hope StBristol, RI 02809Dr. James Fanale, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine45 WILLARD AVEProvidence, RI 02905Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sakeena Raza, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 102Riverside, RI 02915Dr. Nadia Mujahid, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903Mark Clarke, NP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine600 Putnam Pike Ste 8Greenville, RI 02828Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Katherine Obara, APN
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine650 Branch Ave Ste 6Providence, RI 02904Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. James Burrill, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine560 Cumberland Hill RdWoonsocket, RI 02895Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John Garlick, DPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1539 Atwood Ave Ste 204Johnston, RI 02919Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Jun Onitsuka, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine333 Budlong RdCranston, RI 02920Dr. Lisa Bob, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine407 East Ave Ste 110Pawtucket, RI 02860Dr. Betsy Moody, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine715 Putnam PikeGreenville, RI 02828Wanda Pothier, APN
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine300 Quaker LnWest Warwick, RI 02893Dr. Sylvester Sarfraz, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906Dr. Iva Neupane, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903Dr. Lidia Vognar, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine50 Maude StProvidence, RI 02908Dr. Mark Schwager, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine10 Woodland DrCoventry, RI 02816Dr. Alfred Arcand, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine239 Legris AveWest Warwick, RI 02893