67 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Pawtucket, RI
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 67 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Pawtucket, RI with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 22 hospitals near Pawtucket, RI with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including The Miriam Hospital, Kent Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.
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- 650 Branch Ave Ste 6Providence, RI 029043.0 miles away
Biography: Tashawna R Williams, NP is a Geriatrician.
- 712 Broad StProvidence, RI 029075.5 miles away
Biography: Naomie Robert, AGNP is a Geriatrician.
- 712 Broad StProvidence, RI 029075.5 miles away
Care Philosophy: Chelsea McGovern is a Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner at our South Providence primary care doctor’s office. Chelsea is excited to get to know you and provide the personalized care you deserve. Our primary care providers, and supporting care team, develop preventive care plans to help you achieve your physical and mental health goals. Get the care you deserve. Schedule an in-person, phone, or video visit today.
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine193 ELMWOOD AVEProvidence, RI 029075.4 miles awayDr. Aaron Nepaul, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine375 Wampanoag TrlRiverside, RI 029156.1 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 102Riverside, RI 029156.1 miles awayDr. Jinesh Kochar, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2 Hayward StAttleboro, MA 027036.7 miles awayDr. Cynthia Holzer, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine27 Pilgrim PkwyWarwick, RI 028889.4 miles away