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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 30 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Vermont with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 18 hospitals in Vermont with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including University Of Vermont Medical Center, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Central Vermont Medical Center.
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Dr. Alexandra Messerli, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine353 BLAIR PARK RDWilliston, VT 05495Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Elizabeth Hill, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine353 BLAIR PARK RDWilliston, VT 05495Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine353 BLAIR PARK RDWilliston, VT 05495Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Barbara Steinbrecher, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine275 Route 30 NBomoseen, VT 05732Dr. Walter Griffiths, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine187 Oak Grove AveBrattleboro, VT 05301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Maria Fatigati, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine186 Medical Village DrNewport, VT 05855Dr. Amelia Gennari, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine111 Colchester Ave # 5Burlington, VT 05401Dr. Ronald Vallario, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine185 Grafton RdTownshend, VT 05353Dr. Anne Brewer, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine185 Grafton RdTownshend, VT 05353Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Jeffrey Lourie, FNP
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine7 Court St Ste 2Montpelier, VT 05602Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Evan Musman, DO
Specialty: Age Management Medicine1 Kennedy Dr Ste U1South Burlington, VT 05403Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Henry Southall, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine439 Washington Hwy # 250Morrisville, VT 05661Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Agnes Hibbs, DDS
Specialty: Age Management Medicine1362 Williston RdSouth Burlington, VT 05403Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Marvin Klikunas, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine353 BLAIR PARK RDWilliston, VT 05495Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Deborah Peltier, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine215 N MAIN STWhite River Junction, VT 05001Patients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Robert Tortolani, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine63 Belmont Ave # 1Brattleboro, VT 05301Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. John King, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine790 College PkwyColchester, VT 05446Dr. Isaura Menzies, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1 S Prospect StBurlington, VT 05401Dr. Andrea Dale, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine6801 Brecksville Rd Ste 10Independence, OH 44131Dr. Alison Mercier, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine555 N Duke StLancaster, PA 17602Dr. Alison Romegialli, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine215 N MAIN STWhite River Junction, VT 05001Dr. Lauren Wedam, DPT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine54 W Twin Oaks Ter Ste 15South Burlington, VT 05403Jacqueline Abella, PT
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1248 Hospital DrSaint Johnsbury, VT 05819Katherine Moody, OTR
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine110 Fairfax RdSaint Albans, VT 05478Dr. Martha Stitelman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine600 Blair Park Rd Ste 190Williston, VT 05495Katherine Piispanen, OTR
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine325 North StBennington, VT 05201Dr. Cullen Shipman, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine21 Belmont AveBrattleboro, VT 05301Dr. Carol Blackwood, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine215 N MAIN STWhite River Junction, VT 05001Wendy Watson, OTR
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine98 Hospitality DrBarre, VT 05641Desiree Rice
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine35 Bel Aire DrNewport, VT 05855