25 of the Best Geriatricians Near Me

Mohamed Elrafei is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Elrafei is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Elrafei is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Rachel Hart is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Hart is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Koncilja is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Brunswick, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Koncilja is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID). Dr. Koncilja is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018.

Gerald Pankratz, MD, is a geriatrician at UW Health. He treats conditions affecting patients aged 65 and older. He cares for patients with dementia, osteoporosis, diabetes, balance disorders and other conditions.Dr. Pankratz diagnoses symptoms, discusses treatment options and reviews medications for possible drug interactions. In addition to treating and managing chronic disease, Dr. Pankratz addresses common age-related challenges such as frailty, muscle weakness and hearing loss.Dr. Pankratz has a special interest in balance problems and other issues that increase fall and injury risk. Dr. Pankratz works with patients, families, caregivers and a team of physical therapists and specialists to help patients stay as safe, active and fit as possible. His goal is to help his elderly patients enjoy a good quality of life for as long as possible.In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pankratz is a clinical assistant professor of in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine.In his free time, Dr. Pankratz enjoys exercise and physical activity, including running in organized races in the Wisconsin area.It’s rewarding to identify potential problems and intervene so they either don't occur or they're much easier to manage. Dr. Pankratz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Pankratz is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:General Medicine for ages 16 and upAdult chronic and acute conditionsGeriatric medicine. Dr. Ramesh is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ramesh is board certified in Board Certified In Internal Medicine And Geriatrics. Dr. Ramesh is currently accepting new patients.

Cheryl Tapp is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Dr. Tapp is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Tapp is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Melissa Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Wilmington, Delaware. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Morgan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Elisabeth Siegert is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Gloucester City, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Siegert is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Dr. Siegert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,Geriatric Medicine , 1992.

Dr. Gregg Shivers attended Rutgers Medical School and completed his residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He began his career in the Northern Neck at Rappahannock General Hospital where he worked as a hospitalist. He later moved to New Zealand, where he practiced in a unit managing symptoms of late stage illnesses. He returned to the Northern Neck in 2010, and began his career at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital as a Hospitalist and served as Regional Service Line Chief for four years. He was appointed Medical Director of Riverside Walter Reed Hospice in January 2014. At the beginning of 2015, he transitioned from his duties as a hospitalist to become Medical Director of Sanders, Riverside Saluda and Riverside Mathews Convalescent Centers. He now serves as the Riverside associate director of patient safety and service line chief for Riverside Life Long Health Division. Dr. Shivers is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Breast Cancer, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Dr. Shivers is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

K Perera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Orange, California. Dr. Perera is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Perera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Felty Syndrome.

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 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Delirium, and Dementia. Dr. Umoh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

I am dedicated to the well-being of patients through compassionate and comprehensive care. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Secernentea Infections, and Helminthiasis. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

Alexis Eastman, MD, is a UW Health geriatrician and an associate clinical professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Eastman provides primary care for older adults in both the clinic and inpatient facilities, such as nursing homes and memory care units. Her patients are typically 65 years of age or older with multiple medical conditions. Dr. Eastman treats frailty, memory disorders, frequent falls and other concerns.Many of Dr. Eastman’s patients take multiple medications for different conditions. She checks them all for drug interactions or unnecessary medications. She spends time getting to know all of her patients as unique and special individuals.Dr. Eastman has a special interest in memory disorders. She evaluates and treats dementia symptoms and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. She is part of a team of doctors and specialists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers and others. They address medical problems as well as social or emotional concerns.In her free time, Dr. Eastman enjoys gardening and carefully tracks the success of her annual tomato crop.I have the best patients. I love seeing them, and we often find answers by collaborating with the patient and our multispecialty team. Dr. Eastman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Osteoporosis, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eastman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr. Katherine M. De Azambuja is a board-certified UCI Health primary care physician who specializes in caring for older adults. Her clinical interests include healthy aging, managing chronic illnesses and transitions in care.She earned a medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. She completed a residency in family medicine and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the UCI School of Medicine.De Azambuja, who speaks Spanish, sees patients at theUCI Health SeniorHealth Centerin Orange and theUCI Health Family Health Center — Santa Ana. Dr. De Azambuja is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. De Azambuja is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

Amel Badr is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Badr is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Badr is board certified in American Board Psychiatry And Neurology Subspecialty, Geriatric Psychiatry and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry. Dr. Badr is currently accepting new patients.

Sophie Kramer, MD, is an internal medicine specialist and primary care physician at UW Health. She manages the care of patients with complex and chronic diseases. Dr. Kramer is also a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Kramer likes to get to know her patients and their priorities or wishes. She embraces the challenges of making a new diagnosis and the joys of long-term patient care. As an expert clinician, Dr. Kramer helps people access the best medical care available while honoring their beliefs and preferences. Her clinical interests also include working with the home-based primary care team to deliver medical care to homebound patients.Medicine appeals to Dr. Kramer because it combines her interest in people and their stories with science. Her interest in caring for older adults started during her medical training. She enjoys the pace and depth of working with patients who have rich personal histories and have handled medical challenges throughout their lives.In her free time, Dr. Kramer enjoys catching up with her three young adult children and hiking with her husband and rescue dog. She is also an avid reader of fiction and enjoys cooking with locally grown vegetables. Dr. Kramer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Kramer is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Angela Beckert is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Beckert is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Primary Progressive Aphasia. Dr. Beckert is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Beckert is currently accepting new patients.

Karen Padua is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dr. Padua is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Alzheimer's Disease, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Padua is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

Kayla L. Ehrman, DO is a Geriatrician for MercyOne Genesis Memory Care in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Ehrman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Anemia, and Dementia. Dr. Ehrman is board certified in American Board Of Family Practice.

Staci L. Hollar, MD, is a geriatrician, a doctor who specializes in care for seniors at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. She provides personalized care for conditions that affect older adults, including balance disorders, memory loss, incontinence, depression and chronic health conditions. Dr. Hollar starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, she works with you to create a care plan that's right for you and your caregivers. Dr. Hollar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Hollar is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Hollar is currently accepting new patients.

Samir Bhalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Hillside, Illinois. Dr. Bhalla is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Hypertension.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Almeda is board certified in Geriatric Medicine.

Stacie Levine is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Levine is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Potassium Level, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Levine is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Practicing Since2000.