6 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near San Angelo, TX
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 San Angelo, TX with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 4 hospitals near San Angelo, TX with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Benefis East Campus, San Angelo Community Medical Center and Scenic Mountain Medical Center.
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine36 W Beauregard Ave Ste 202San Angelo, TX 769030.3 miles awayDr. Linda Hitchcock, MD
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3502 Knickerbocker RdSan Angelo, TX 769043.3 miles awayDr. Darcie Chitwood, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine3501 Knickerbocker RdSan Angelo, TX 769043.4 miles awayHeidi Moyer, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine120 E Harris AveSan Angelo, TX 769030.5 miles awayJane Osborne, OTR
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine902 N Main StSan Angelo, TX 769031.3 miles away