25 of the Best Geriatricians Near Me in Wayne, MI

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MediFind found 98 specialists near Wayne, MI

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    Michael J. Haroutunian
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions

    Progressive Health Care PC

    22021 Ecorse Road, 
    Taylor, MI 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Haroutunian is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Taylor, Michigan. Dr. Haroutunian has been practicing medicine for over 43 years is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Haroutunian is currently accepting new patients.

    Abdulla A. Hafeez
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions

    Venoy Medical Clinic

    4020 Venoy Road, Suite 300, 
    Wayne, MI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdulla Hafeez is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Wayne, Michigan. Dr. Hafeez has been practicing medicine for over 22 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Delirium, Mastoiditis, Dementia, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hafeez is currently accepting new patients.

    Ashraf O. Hamza
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital Inpatient Post Anesthesia Care Unit

    18101 Oakwood Boulevard, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Ashraf Hamza is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Hamza has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Lona Mody
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mody is one of very few internists in this country with an expertise in aging populations, epidemiology, an active research laboratory in microbiology and a translational research agenda focused on vulnerable aging population. She has mentored several junior faculty, fellows, post-doctoral students and residents in conducting clinical, epidemiologic as well as laboratory-based research projects and has had uninterrupted NIH funding since 2003. In 2015, she received a 5-year NIH K24 Midcareer Investigator Award to mentor junior faculty in translational aging, infectious diseases and health outcomes research. Her NIH and AHRQ funded work has created a thriving consortium of post-acute and long-term care facilities in SE Michigan interested in developing interventions to enhance infection prevention in a traditionally resource poor setting. In an NIH-R01 study (PI: Mody), her team evaluated a multi-modal targeted infection-prevention (TIP) intervention to prevent resistant organisms and infections in long-term care residents with indwelling devices. This study has garnered national attention and spurred several subsequent pilot projects. Our group (PIs: Saint, Mody) has been awarded an AHRQ contract to implement lessons learnt from this model to 500 federal and non-federal post-acute and long-term care facilities across 50 states in the US. Funded by another concurrent NIH-R01 (PI: Mody), her team is defining the complex relationship between antimicrobial resistance, caregiver and environmental contamination, and functional disability in post-acute care facilities. In order to understand transmission dynamics within post-acute and long-term care facilities, she is collaborating with other national leaders to evaluate spread of organisms from a resident to healthcare worker gown and gloves. She is nationally active at several research methodology and career development activities at the American Geriatrics Society, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Dr. Mody is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    Garden City Medical Center PC

    2020 Middlebelt Rd, 
    Garden City, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sailaja Peddireddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Garden City, Michigan. Dr. Peddireddy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Asthma in Children.

    Anjanette M. Stoltz
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Stoltz received her undergraduate and medical school degrees at the University of Michigan. Following her Internal Medicine residency, she completed fellowship training in Medical Oncology and Geriatric Medicine. She is board-certified in Geriatric Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Stoltz has a clinical interest in palliative care/hospice care and is the Medical Director of Elara Caring Hospice in Brighton and Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Stoltz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Dementia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Osteoporosis.

    Chinomso V. Nwagwu
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nwagwu received her medical degree from the University of Lagos-Nigeria, College of Medicine, 2004. She completed a Family Medicine residency at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia Michigan (part of Trinity Health System) in 2013, and a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at University of Michigan in 2014. She pursued an additional certification in wound care through the American Board of Wound Management in 2020. She is board certified in Family medicine, Geriatric medicine and Wound care.Her special interests include Geriatric primary care, Ambulatory clinics, Preventive medicine/ Wellness, Post-acute care ( subacute rehab care), Geriatric wound care/ wound care education , patient education as well as education for medical learners and trainees at various levels. Dr. Nwagwu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Psychiatry
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Psychiatry

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Maixner is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Psychiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Maixner is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions

    Inpatient Consultants Of Michigan PC

    36123 Schoolcraft Rd, 
    Livonia, MI 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Davis is a Geriatrics provider in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. Davis is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions

    Trinity Health Livonia Hospital

    36475 5 Mile Rd, 
    Livonia, MI 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shabeta Sahore is a Geriatrics provider in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. Sahore has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Low Blood Pressure, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions

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    16351 Rotunda Dr, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Reitemeiermohs is a Geriatrics provider in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Reitemeiermohs is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions

    Iha Olma Primary Non Risk LLC

    37595 7 Mile Rd Ste 340, 
    Livonia, MI 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Steinberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. Steinberger is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cluster Headache, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Psychiatry
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Psychiatry

    U Of M Psychiatry Geriatrics

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Maust earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University. He completed his psychiatry residency and geriatric psychiatry fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, with further training in health services research at the University of Michigan. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and a research scientist in the Center for Clinical Management Research of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Dr. Maust is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Expertise in
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    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
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    Geriatrics

    D Fertel DO PC

    6149 N Wayne Rd, 
    Westland, MI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milton Stern is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Westland, Michigan.

    Rachel M. Denny
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    U Of M Geriatrics

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Denny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Heart Failure.

    Theodore T. Suh
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Suh received his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and his Master of Health Science degree from Duke University. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic and fellowship training in geriatric medicine at Duke University and Durham VA Medical Center. Dr. Suh has been board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. His clinical and research interests include geriatric and functional assessment, geriatric consultation, dementia care, fall prevention, osteoporosis, oral health, sleep disorders, medication use in older adults, and telehealth.Dr. Suh is a faculty member at both the University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor VA Hospital, and he serves as Medical Director of Turner Geriatric Clinic at East Ann Arbor for Michigan Medicine. Dr. Suh is a Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and serves as the Co-Chair for the Oral Health and Aging Special Interest Group for AGS. Ypsilanti, MI. Dr. Suh is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sciatica.

    Raymond Yung
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Rheumatology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Rheumatology

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Yung received his medical degree from the University of Liverpool, England. He completed an internal medicine residency at Sinai Hospital, Detroit and rheumatology and geriatric fellowships at the University of Michigan. He is board-certified in rheumatology, geriatric medicine and internal medicine. Dr. Yung speaks English and Chinese. His special clinical interests include arthritis, geriatrics and immunology. Dr. Yung is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Felty Syndrome.

    Lauren B. Gerlach
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Psychiatry
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Psychiatry

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gerlach is a Geriatric Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. Her research is focused on understanding trends and appropriate use of psychotropic medications among older adults including evaluating how psychotropic medications are utilized in end-of-life care. She has used national survey and administrative claims data to evaluate the growth of central nervous system (CNS) medication polypharmacy use among older adults and to understand how health systems respond to warnings (e.g., from the U.S. FDA) for psychotropic medications. Her work aims to inform safe and rationale psychotropic medication prescribing among older adults with mental health and cognitive disorders--including understanding how to best target appropriate treatment to patients that would benefit from treatment the most. Dr. Gerlach is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Marjorie M. Almeda
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Almeda received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan in 1998. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan and then her Geriatrics fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2002. She is board certified in Geriatrics and is a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Internists. After spending 12 years as a house call physician serving frail, homebound, older adults, she rejoined her alma mater in 2014 as a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Michigan, where she helps educate medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and Geriatric and Palliative Care Fellows in the outpatient setting. In April 2020 she was named Medical Director at Huron Valley PACE, a comprehensive program in Ypsilanti that helps nursing home eligible older adults remain in their homes until the end of their life. Dr. Almeda is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Julie P. Bynum
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    U Of M Geriatrics

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Bynum is the Margaret Terpenning Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Research Professor in the Institute of Gerontology, Geriatric Center Associate Director for Health Policy and Research, and a member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. She received her medical and public health degrees from Johns Hopkins, did her residency and chief residency at Dartmouth, and completed specialty training in Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins. At University of Michigan, Dr. Bynum has a robust NIH-funded research program including a NIA Center for Aging and Demography of Alzheimer’s Disease, called the Center to Accelerate Population Research in Alzheimers (CAPRA), for which she is the principal investigator. Dr. Bynum became Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Internal Medicine in 2021. Dr. Bynum is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Incontinence, and COVID-19.

    Pearl G. Lee
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lee received her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis. She completed her internal medicine residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. She is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatrics. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Her research interests include diabetes, falls and quality of health care. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Idiopathic Edema, and Osteoporosis.

    Alexandra E. Norcott
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Norcott received her medical degree from Joan C. Edwards Marshall University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Yale-New Haven Health in 2016 and served as the Veterans Affairs Hospital Chief Resident for Quality and Safety from 2016-2017. She completed her clinical fellowship in geriatrics at the University of Michigan in 2018 and a research fellowship at the Ann Arbor VA in 2021. She currently a T-32 research fellow at the University of Michigan and runs our Brain Health for Aging with Independence (BRAIN) cognitive evaluation clinic. Her research focuses on improving transitions of care for older adults with cognitive impairment who are undergoing a complex, elective surgery. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. Norcott is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

    Erin M. Chun
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine

    U Of M Geriatrics

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Chun is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Chun is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Mastoiditis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Pseudomembranous Colitis.

    Jocelyn E. Wiggins
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wiggins joined the U-M geriatrics department in 1995. She is the Medical Director for the Geriatric Inpatient Consult Team and the former Medical Director for the Geriatrics Center Clinics from 2005-2019. She oversaw the relocation of the clinic from the main medical campus to its current location in the East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center. She previously co-chaired the geriatric advisory group for the American Society of Nephrology and oversaw the development of a geriatric nephrology curriculum to improve the care of older patients with kidney disease. She served on the external advisory committee for the association of subspecialty professors, T. Franklin Williams Scholars Program, to promote improved care for the elderly across the medical subspecialties. She is the current President for the Internal Medicine Clinical Excellence Society(CES), and former Chair of the CES Women’s Sub-Committee. Dr. Wiggins’ research and publications focus on aging in the kidney, and she reviews for several scientific journals. Dr. Wiggins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Erika R. Fulop
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Manu received her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania. She completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Baile Felix Rehabilitation Hospital, Oradea, Romania, and an internal medicine residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac. Dr. Manu completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan. She is board certified in hospice and palliative medicine. She has a special clinical interest in palliative medicine applied to the care of older adults, with focus on dementia care and education for healthcare providers and caregivers. Her research interests include geriatric and palliative medical education. Dr. Fulop is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 Wayne, MI?

    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 Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI?

    • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
    • Adults near Wayne, MI generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
    • Older adults near Wayne, MI may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
    • Some women near Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI from my Geriatrician?

    Typically, your Wayne 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 Wayne, MI.

    Should I get a second opinion from another Geriatrician near Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI. 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 Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI who can provide a second opinion.

    How do I find a specialist near Wayne, MI, 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 Wayne. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne Geriatrician.

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

    How can I research clinical trials my Geriatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Wayne, MI?
    Depending on your specific health condition, your Geriatrician may bring up clinical trials near Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI, 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 Wayne, MI?

    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 Wayne. 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 Wayne 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 Wayne, MI?

    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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne, MI other than your Geriatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Geriatrician.

    Can a Geriatrician near Wayne, MI help me check symptoms?

    Depending on your symptoms,  a Geriatrician near Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI?

    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 Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI?

    Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Geriatrician in person in Wayne. 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, MI 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 Wayne, MI. You might wish to consider contacting your Geriatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for Wayne, as well as your insurance provider.