6 Results forGeriatric Medicine Doctors near Gillette, WY
Learn more about Geriatric Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Geriatric Medicine Doctors
A geriatrician specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in older seniors and the elderly. Geriatric specialists typically treat adults older than 65 who have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes and thyroid disease, or serious injuries, such as hip fracture. They also provide regular, routine primary care for older adults. Geriatricians work in hospitals, private medical clinics, community health clinics, long-term care facilities, and assisted living facilities.
A geriatric doctor typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s medical history and teaches the patient about wellness and disease prevention
- Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections and injuries
- Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic physical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, and heart disease
- Screens, treats and monitors a range of mental and emotional conditions, such as dementia, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse
- Assesses a person’s ability to perform everyday living activities, such as eating, dressing and driving
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Consults with other members of a patient’s medical and surgical team
- Provides cancer screenings, such as skin, breast, prostate and thyroid exams
A geriatrician may also be known as senior care doctor.
There are 6 specialists practicing Geriatric Medicine in Gillette, WY with an overall average rating of 3.5 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Gillette, WY with affiliated Geriatric Medicine specialists, including Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Hi-desert Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center.
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Dr. Robert Neuwirth, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 S Burma AveGillette, WY 827160.8 miles awayDr. Bennett Pafford, MD
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine51 Town Center Dr Ste 120Gillette, WY 827181.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 S Burma AveGillette, WY 827160.8 miles awayDr. Shelley Shepard, MD
Specialty: Age Management Medicine1206 W 4th St Ste IGillette, WY 827160.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Tarah Browne, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine1000 S Douglas HwyGillette, WY 827160.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Bernadette Meade, DO
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine501 S Burma AveGillette, WY 827160.8 miles away