17 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near The Woodlands, 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 17 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in The Woodlands, TX with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 12 hospitals near The Woodlands, TX with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital.
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Dr. Michelle Cunningham, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17450 St Lukes Way Ste 360Conroe, TX 773843.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sameh Aziz, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1111 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 250Spring, TX 773801.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine2115 Rayford Rd Ste 100Spring, TX 773863.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Duyen Tran, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine129 Vision Park Blvd Ste 200Shenandoah, TX 773842.5 miles awayDr. Hardeep Gill, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17183 Interstate 45 S Ste 550Shenandoah, TX 773853.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jacqueline Carruthers, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17045 Saint Edwards Dr Ste 302Houston, TX 770909.0 miles awayDr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17201 Interstate 45 SShenandoah, TX 773853.4 miles awayDr. Srijaya Bandi, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5039 Fm 2920 RdSpring, TX 773886.3 miles awayDr. Mustafa Firoz, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine504 Medical Center BlvdConroe, TX 773048.8 miles awayDr. Nzube Okonkwo, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1104 Rayford Rd Ste 500Spring, TX 773862.9 miles awayDr. Frances Peckham, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine17450 St Lukes Way Ste 360Conroe, TX 773843.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Randolf Birken, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine4185 Technology Forest Blvd Ste 190Spring, TX 773812.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jeanette Robles-Suarez, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine129 Vision Park Blvd Ste 205Shenandoah, TX 773842.5 miles awayDr. Derrick Myers, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine26226 Interstate 45Spring, TX 773861.2 miles awayChristopher St Vigne
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5665 CREEKSIDE FOREST DRSpring, TX 773893.4 miles awayAnna Dobraski, OTR
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine5665 CREEKSIDE FOREST DRSpring, TX 773893.4 miles awayDr. Kathryn Buskirk, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine20203 Cypresswood GlnSpring, TX 773736.9 miles away