25 of the Best Geriatricians Near Me

Dr. Ben Perry is a board-certified family medicine physician with a particular interest in geriatrics. Dr. Perry is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians and the McLennan County Medical Society and is certified in family medicine and geriatric medicine. He decided to pursue family medicine geriatrics to match his desire to establish ongoing relationships with his patients and to understand the various aspects of their health. He feels honored and privileged to be able to provide primary care for his community. In his spare time, he is active in his church, spends time with his family and enjoys outdoor activities. Dr. Perry is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Chronic Cough, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Perry is board certified in Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine.

Steven Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Dementia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2005.

Dr. Lisa M. Gibbs is a board-certified UCI Health geriatrician who specializes in the care and treatment of older adults. Her clinical interests include healthy aging, chronic disease management, cognitive and overall health assessments for older adults.Gibbs, who holds the Ronald Reagan Endowed Chair of Geriatric Medicine, serves as chair of the UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine and chief of its Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.She earned her medical degree at the Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, followed by a residency in family medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine, where she also received fellowship training in geriatric medicine.Gibbs' research interests include elder abuse, advance care planning, dementia and improving physician training in geriatric medicine. She is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and is a frequent presenter and speaker at national conferences.She also has secured significant federal grant funding and support from major foundations for physician training and workforce training in geriatric medicine. She helped establish the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions (CAGI) with more than 25 organizations to advance research in geriatric medicine and improve clinical best care practices.As the longtime medical director of the UCI Health SeniorHealth Center, Gibbs helped establish a geriatric-focused Patient Centered Medical Home, enhanced specialty services in memory assessment, comprehensive health assessments and geriatric oncology. She also helped establish a program to support caregivers of patients with dementia through social work interns working with a community-based organization. Her efforts also led to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement recognizing UCI Health as a national model of systems-level age-friendly care, earning its Age-Friendly Health System designation. In addition, as the university's medical director for Population Health and Value-Based Care, she has been instrumental in establishing an infrastructure for value-based care, chronic disease management and the use of predictive analytics to improve quality of care. She also serves on the University of California Office of the President Population Health Steering Committee and its Center for Data-Driven Insights and Innovation Oversight Board.Gibbs, who also speaks Spanish, also maintains an active clinical practice at the UCI Health SeniorHealth Center in Orange. Dr. Gibbs is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), COVID-19, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gibbs is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

Leo Schug is a board certified internal medicine physician. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Madison. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Schug's practice is focused on hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. Dr. Schug is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Schug is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Schug is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Sikander Kajani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kajani is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kajani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Fiorella Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Palmetto, Florida. Dr. Perez is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Hypertension. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Hersh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hersh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Familial Wilms Tumor 2, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. Dr. Hersh is board certified in Geriatrics and Family Practice. Dr. Hersh is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Rehman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Troy, New York. Dr. Rehman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Rehman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rehman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Maressa Alejandro is an internal medicine physician specializing in preventative and medical care for adults and seniors. She earned her medical degree at Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and has been in practice for more than 20 years.She completed her internal medicine internship, residency, and fellowship, as well as additional fellowship training in geriatrics and primary care at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. Dr. Alejandro is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and licensed in multiple states, including Arizona. She has earned many honors and awards throughout her career and is a member of the American Medical Association.Dr. Alejandro has expertise in treating coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, underactive and over-active thyroid disease, asthma, bronchitis, and autoimmune diseases, among other conditions. She specializes in the unique health needs of the elderly, including chronic diseases, nutritional problems, skin ailments, cognitive loss, memory impairment, adverse effects of medications, immobility, and balance issues.Whether it’s a complex medical issue with multiple comorbidities or a simple well-check exam, Dr. Alejandro treats her patients with kindness, respect, and compassion. She speaks Spanish. Dr. Alejandro is participating with Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Cigna, among others, and is currently accepting new patients at Fusion Medical Care!. Dr. Alejandro is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Malignant Otitis Externa, Silent Thyroiditis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Alejandro is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Amy Daley is a board certified internal medicine physician. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN and earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center-Omaha. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics-Madison. Daley has a specific interest in geriatric medicine.Dr. Daley is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Daley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Daley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Madhu Menon, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg and is affiliated with UPMC Hanover, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Menon received his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College and completed his residency program at UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC West Shore. Dr. Menon is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

Robert Debruin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Folsom, California. Dr. Debruin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Debruin is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Debruin is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Gleason is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gleason is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gleason is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Just like I said during my medical school interviews, I like science, and I want to help people. The biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology inside us is fascinating. I like to learn what a patient's goals are for their care. Then I apply the sciences to meet the patient's goals.What I want my patients to know about me:I don't like prescribing pills and ordering tests. Yes, I do prescribe a lot of pills, but I don't like it. I would prefer to try lifestyle changes to promote good health. Unfortunately, that doesn't always work as well as we hope. I'm glad that we have so many medications and diagnostic tests available, but I'm happiest when a patient feels better after simply talking through a situation.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I enjoy spending time with my family. I like to run, especially on the Rail Trail. I also like playing with technology. Dr. Pollak is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia. Dr. Pollak is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - 2000 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1999.

Daniel Haimowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haimowitz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and COVID-19. Dr. Haimowitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

My hobbies include gardening, yardwork and golf. Dr. Oldham is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Oldham is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Neil Skolnik is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a Geriatrics provider in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Skolnik is board certified in Family Practice.

From a young age, I was active in caring for other children in my village in Haiti. This desire to help others and support both parents and children is what prompted me to pursue a career in medicine. I initially thought I would pursue a career in pediatrics. During residency, I settled on family medicine as it encompasses both children and their parents throughout life. It was through a personal connection with a family member that I also pursued a fellowship in geriatrics.What I want my patients to know about me:I want my patients to know that I am entirely devoted to their care as they move through the stages of their health journey. I seek to create a partnership with patients that has their full commitment to work together as a team on their health journey. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:Family and extended family is very important to me. When I am not seeing patients, I try to spend efficient time with my family. Dr. Joseph is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Dr. Joseph is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine - 2010.

Katherine Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Dementia. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Practicing Since, and 2008.

Dr. Carolyn Welty is a specialist in the medical care of older adults. She has expertise in all aspects of geriatric care, including memory loss, depression, failure to thrive, weight loss, falls and difficulty walking. Welty earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She completed residency training in internal medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. She completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the University of California, Davis Medical Center; a fellowship in epidemiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School; and a fellowship in critical care medicine at Carney Hospital, an affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine. In addition, she has a master's degree in epidemiology from Harvard Medical School. Before joining UCSF, Welty was on the staff of the Cleveland Clinic and Kettering Medical Center. She previously was a clinical associate professor at Wright State University and an assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Welty is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Chronic Cough. Dr. Welty is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Geriatric Med, Geriatric Medicine, American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Welty is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sciatica. Dr. Suh is board certified in Geriatric Medicine.

"Dr. Sonia R. Sehgal is a board-certified UCI Health internist who specializes in the care and treatment of older adults. Her clinical interests include healthy aging, hypertension, osteoporosis, preventive medicine and elder abuse.She earned her medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada. She completed an internship and residents in internal medicine at Maricopa County Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz., followed by a fellowship in geriatric medicine at UCI Medical Center.In fall 2021, Sehgal was named one of 12 Dean's Scholars, a select group of UCI School of Medicine faculty members charged with implementing initiatives that advance the training and assessment of medical students' clinical skills and develop the next generation of medical education scholars and national leaders. She is also leading the medical school's expansion of its geriatric and gerontology program and its workforce development efforts.And as the Archstone Foundation Endowed Chair, she will support the foundation's mission: ""To improve the health and well-being of older Californians and their caregivers.""Sehgal, who is also fluent in Hindi, sees patients at theUCI Health SeniorHealth Center in Orangeand atUCI Health — Laguna Hills.". Dr. Sehgal is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Osteoarthritis, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Sehgal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

I can't remember when I made a conscious decision to want to be a physician it was just something I always wanted to do. I loved the challenge of learning the basic science and mostly I liked the idea of doctor patient relationship. I wanted to have the ability to help people. I loved the idea of fixing and figuring it all out!. Dr. Caplan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Anhidrosis, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Caplan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - 1998 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1997. Dr. Caplan is currently accepting new patients.

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 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Oh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Kathleen Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Stow, Ohio. Dr. Rogers is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Vascular Dementia, Memory Loss, and Dementia. Dr. Rogers is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2016.