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    MediFind found 118 specialists near Glen Burnie, MD

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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      University Of Maryland Community Medical Group Inc

      301 Hospital Dr, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohit Negi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Negi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Negi is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      7
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      Geriatrics
      Expertise in
      7
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      Geriatrics

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Esther Oh is a Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise is in evaluation and management of memory disorders. She has an extensive experience in evaluating memory disorders in older adults with multiple chronic diseases, and takes and integrative approach in the treatment of memory disorders. Dr. Oh also serves as the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center. Dr. Oh earned her M.D. from the UHS/Chicago Medical School. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she was a chief resident. She completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and received her Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Oh has received numerous awards including the Merck New Investigator Award, AFAR New Investigator Award in Alzheimer’s disease, and the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Scholars Award. She is also a recipient of several major grants from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). She has also been honored for her teaching by Excellence in Teaching Award in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology in 2013 and 2017. Dr. Oh’s research is primarily focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Her current projects include: development of biomarkers for detecting early stages of Alzheimer’s disease; understanding the interrelationship between delirium and Alzheimer’s disease; cognitive changes after surgery; and understanding the role of sensory problems (hearing and vestibular function) in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Liver Transplant.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1406 Crain S Hwy 106, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Courtin is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Courtin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Courtin is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      11
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ming Yi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Yi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Pain, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      7445 Furnance Branch Rd, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Ruben Reider is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Reider is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Dr. Reider is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      conditions
      Geriatrics
      Expertise in
      5
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      Geriatrics

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Floor 4, Floor 4, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Punjabi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Halima Amjad is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise in geriatric medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and care for individuals living with dementia. Dr. Amjad earned her M.D. and Master’s of Public Health from Drexel University. She completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in 2016. She completed a PhD in Clinical Investigation at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2022. She conducts health services research focuses on informing and improving the care of older adults with dementia with research into underdiagnosis, hospitalization, and primary care in dementia. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Doyle K. Older adults with probable dementia often take part in unsafe activities. Reuters, June 3, 2016 Many people who have dementia don’t know it. Here’s who’s most at risk, The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 2018 With cognitive impairment, older adults struggle with — and face risks from — smartphones, computers. Washington Post, (October 13, 2019). Dr. Amjad is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

      1000 E Eager St, E Baltimore Med Ctr, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mattan Schuchman is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Schuchman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Schuchman is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      Expertise in
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      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michele Bellantoni, M.D., an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is associate director for post-acute and long-term care at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She also serves as medical director of the Johns Hopkins Bayview specialty hospital programs. Dr. Bellantoni's clinical interests focus on osteoporosis, geriatrics and using a holistic approach to osteoporosis management in older adults in outpatient settings. She also researches post-menopausal osteoporosis in elderly women and the use of heel ultrasounds as a screening test for osteoporosis. Dr. Bellantoni is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease of Bone, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Avenue, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Sean X. Leng is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include geriatric medicine. Dr. Leng earned his M.D. from Jiangxi Medical College and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospitals and performed a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include international collaborative development of geriatrics and aging research programs. In 2006 Dr. Leng received the Paul Beeson Career Development Award in Aging Research, one of the most prestigious in the field of geriatric research. Dr. Leng is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Flu, HIV/AIDS, and Thyroidectomy.

      Expertise in
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      7845 Oakwood Rd Ste 103, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kuruppunayake Dharmasena is a Geriatrics provider in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Dharmasena is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      4600 Ritchie Hwy, 
      Brooklyn Park, MD 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Prafullkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Brooklyn Park, Maryland. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      University Of Maryland Community Medical Group Inc

      8601 Veterans Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Millersville, MD 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hebrew
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Zahava Brodt-Ciner is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Millersville, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Brodt-Ciner is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      26
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      Geriatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      10910 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 202, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Suzan Abdo is a primary care provider, a Geriatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Abdo is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Dr. Abdo is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      15
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Privia Care Center LLC

      516 N Rolling Rd, Suite 106 Mdamd Catonsvill, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcelino Albuerne is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albuerne is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Albuerne is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      10
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Erickson Health Medical Group Of Maryland, PC

      711 Maiden Choice Ln, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pamela Aung is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Aung is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Dementia, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Aung is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Robert M. Cooper, M.d,, LLC

      6503 Park Heights Ave, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew, Yiddish
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      7
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Aaron D Goldberg MD Chtd

      2835 Smith Ave, Suite 207, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Goldberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Goldberg is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Transcobalamin Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension.

      Expertise in
      6
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
      6
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Saluja Medical Associates

      702 W 40th St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Neha Kalaria is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kalaria is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Osteomesopyknosis, Osteopetrosis, and Osteopetrosis Autosomal Recessive Type 3. Dr. Kalaria is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      5
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      3350 Wilkens Ave, Suite 307, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ebenezer Quainoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Quainoo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Occupational Hearing Loss, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      621 Holly Ridge Rd, 
      Severna Park, MD 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Rheinstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Severna Park, Maryland. Dr. Rheinstein is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Jock Itch, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Shingles.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
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      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      724 Maiden Choice Ln, Suite 202, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rodolfo Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Fernandez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
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      Expertise in
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      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1100, Suite 1100, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Jessica Colburn is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her area of clinical expertise is geriatric medicine. She earned her M.D. from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and performed a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Colburn’s clinical and educational research is focused on primary care of older adults and teaching learners to care for older adults. Dr. Colburn is the Fellowship Program Director of the Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Fellowship. She also is the principal investigator of the Johns Hopkins Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, an educational initiative in geriatrics at Johns Hopkins aimed to improve primary care of older adults living in the community through partnerships with primary care and community-based organizations that serve older adults. In addition, Dr. Colburn is the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Topics in Geriatric Medicine Course; and precepts and mentors medical students, residents and fellows. In 2015, she was recognized with the Lisa J. Heiser Award for Junior Faculty Contribution in Education from the Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education. She also was selected for the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award by the Johns Hopkins Bayview internal medicine residents in both 2020 and 2021. Dr. Colburn is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, and Dementia.

      Expertise in
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      Expertise in
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      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Danelle Cayea is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a specialist in geriatric medicine. Her clinical interests include the primary care of older adults with chronic illness and the care of hospitalized older adults. She serves as the director of the Daniel and Jeannette Hendin Schapiro Geriatric Medical Education Center, as the vice chair for education for the Department of Medicine, and as the Director of the Medicine Core Clerkship Program. Her research focuses on developing and evaluating curricula used to teach medical trainees about elder care. She has published a number of scholarly articles and book chapters on this topic and has been recognized for her teaching excellence. Dr. Cayea holds an M.S. in medical education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed internal medicine residencies at both Montefiore University Hospital and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, as well as a geriatric medicine fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Cayea is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chondroma, Chondroblastoma, Mitral Stenosis, and Osteochondroma.

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Cynthia Boyd is Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boyd is the Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. She holds a joint appointment in Health Policy and Management and Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Boyd is a core faculty member at the Center for Transformative Geriatric Research, Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health and the Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability. A former Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholar and a Beeson Scholar, Dr. Boyd is trained in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and epidemiology. Dr. Boyd’s career has focused on improving the health and well-being of older adults with multiple chronic conditions, with robust research and mentoring programs that have helped launch the careers of multiple junior faculties, fellows, medical students and other learners. She earned her M.D. from the Duke University School of Medicine and her M.P.H. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and performed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Boyd has been recognized with several honors, including the American Geriatric Society’s Outstanding Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award, election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and Fellowship in the American College of Physicians and the American Geriatric Society. Her research has been funded by the NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, and foundations. Dr. Boyd is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics
      Expertise in
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      Geriatrics

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mfon Umoh, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. Her clinical expertise in geriatric medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and care for individuals living with dementia and older adults experiencing cognitive decline. Dr. Umoh earned her MD and PhD in Neuroscience from Emory University. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Umoh is a K12 Clinical Research Scholar, and a Sarah Miller Coulson Center for Innovative Medicine Human Aging Project and Next Generation Scholar. Her clinical work, research, and teaching centers on improving cognitive outcomes for older adults. Her research focuses on examining biological and social contextual factors that contribute to poor cognitive outcomes for older adults. The goal of her work is to inform clinical care and interventions focused on modifiable risk factors associated with cognitive decline and dementia. Dr. Umoh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

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      What is a geriatrician? 

      A geriatrician, also known as a geriatric doctor, is a physician who specializes in the healthcare needs of older adults. Geriatricians focus on managing the complex physical, mental, and social changes that often come with aging, such as managing multiple health conditions or chronic diseases. While a primary care doctor provides general medical care for people of all ages, a geriatric doctor is specifically trained to recognize and treat issues specific to older adults. Geriatricians consider how treatments interact with aging bodies and how they can support overall health and wellness for their patients. 

      At what age should someone start seeing a geriatric doctor?    

      Typically, people start seeing a geriatric doctor around age 65, especially if they have multiple health conditions, mobility challenges, memory issues, or other age-related concerns. However, there isn’t a strict age limit – any adult with complex health needs or concerns about aging may benefit from seeing a geriatrician. By working with a geriatrician, older adults receive care tailored to their needs, which can help prevent complications and improve daily functioning. 

      What tests are performed by a geriatrician? 

      A geriatrician performs various assessments to evaluate an older adult’s overall health. Common tests include memory tests to check for cognitive changes, mobility assessments to identify any risk of falls, and mental health screenings for depression or anxiety. They may also review medications to avoid drug interactions and conduct routine health tests like blood pressure and blood work to monitor chronic conditions. These tests are important for creating a personalized care plan that supports each patient’s health and independence. 

      How do I find a Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD?

      A Geriatrician is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near Glen Burnie, MD to get diagnosed and treated.

      You can find a Geriatrician in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:
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      What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Geriatricians,  near Glen Burnie, MD?

      • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
      • Adults near Glen Burnie, MD generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
      • Older adults near Glen Burnie, MD may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
      • Some women near Glen Burnie, MD choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.

      How do I get a referral near Glen Burnie, MD from my Geriatrician?

      Typically, your Glen Burnie Geriatrician will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near Glen Burnie, MD.

      Should I get a second opinion from another Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD for my health condition?

      When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Geriatrician or a specialist near Glen Burnie, MD. If you just received a diagnosis from you Geriatrician, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near Glen Burnie, MD to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Geriatrician. Most doctors, including Geriatricians, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Geriatrician or specialist near Glen Burnie, MD who can provide a second opinion.

      How do I find a specialist near Glen Burnie, MD, in addition to my Geriatrician, for my specific condition?

      There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Geriatricians and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like Glen Burnie. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a Glen Burnie doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition. 
      When talking with your Geriatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Geriatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

      How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Geriatrician in Glen Burnie may know about?

      Geriatricians know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Geriatrician. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your Glen Burnie Geriatrician.

      How can I research clinical trials my Geriatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Glen Burnie, MD?

      How can I research clinical trials my Geriatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Glen Burnie, MD?
      Depending on your specific health condition, your Geriatrician may bring up clinical trials near Glen Burnie, MD during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Geriatrician may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near Glen Burnie, MD, that your Geriatrician might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Geriatrician.

      What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD?

      Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Geriatrician in Glen Burnie. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Geriatrician visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your Glen Burnie Geriatrician.

      When talking with your Geriatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Geriatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

      How can I get the most out of my Geriatrician appointment near Glen Burnie, MD?

      Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Geriatrician. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your Glen Burnie Geriatrician, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Geriatrician. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Geriatrician.

      What questions should I ask my Glen Burnie Geriatrician?

      A few topics you may wish to ask your Geriatrician about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Geriatricians, whether you should see a specialist near Glen Burnie, MD other than your Geriatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Geriatrician.

      Can a Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD help me check symptoms?

      Depending on your symptoms,  a Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Geriatrician visit for discussion.

      What types of insurance are accepted by Geriatricians near Glen Burnie, MD?

      You should always contact your Geriatrician’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Geriatrician has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near Glen Burnie, MD may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.

      How far should I travel to find the best Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD?

      Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Geriatrician in person in Glen Burnie. For Geriatricians, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in Glen Burnie, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near Glen Burnie, MD if possible.

      In recent years, many Geriatricians  have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Geriatrician near Glen Burnie, MD. You might wish to consider contacting your Geriatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for Glen Burnie, as well as your insurance provider.