Overview
Ricky D. Heath, MD, specializes in caring for adults 65 and older. As a geriatrician, he helps patients and their families manage many age-related health conditions, including frailty, falls, incontinence, dizziness and confusion. He also has clinical expertise and interest in helping older adults with multiple prescriptions (polypharmacy), and he diagnoses and treats all types of dementia.|Dr. Heath aims to help patients better understand how aging affects their health. “The thing I love most about being a geriatrician is taking the time to sit with patients and understand what matters most to them,” he says. “By working together, we can achieve and maintain their health goals.”|Dr. Heath was inspired to become a geriatric doctor after working in nursing homes throughout high school and college. “I loved every day I spent as a nurse’s aide,” he says. “After I learned there was a medical specialty dedicated to helping older adults, I knew I wanted to be a geriatrician.”|In his spare time, Dr. Heath enjoys traveling, reading or doing arts and crafts with his four children.|Video: more from Dr. Ricky Heath, M.D.
His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Dementia, and Movement Disorders.
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Locations
529 Terry Reiley Way, Pottsville, PA 17901
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ricky D. Heath
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ricky D. Heath?
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Is Dr. Ricky D. Heath a top-rated expert for Alzheimer's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ricky D. Heath is classified as an Experienced expert for Alzheimer's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ricky D. Heath specialize in?
While Dr. Ricky D. Heath is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Alzheimer's Disease, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Dementia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Ricky D. Heath accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricky D. Heath accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AchondroplasiaDr. Heath isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Heath isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AnemiaDr. Heath isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Heath isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Heath isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)