Geriatrics

Geriatrics

Aging brings its own rewards and challenges. Morehouse Healthcare’s primary care geriatric doctors – also known as geriatricians – specialize in treating conditions that affect older adults. Find preventive care and learn how to lower your risk of serious health issues so you can live your golden years to the fullest.

Morehouse Healthcare geriatric doctors diagnose, treat and manage diseases and conditions that require a special approach for aging patients. They serve as both primary care physicians and consultants for older adults. The Morehouse Healthcare team includes gerontologists who study approaches to improving the function and quality of life for older adults.

See your Morehouse Healthcare geriatrician to find care for:

  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Arthritis
  • Broken bones
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing loss
  • Heart disease
  • Oral health
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pneumonia
  • Stroke
  • Vision loss