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Geriatric Medicine Provider in Northern & Central New Jersey
Primary Care Partners has the leading geriatric medicine providers in the area. Our providers have decades of combined experience in family medicine and geriatric medicine. They are experienced in all aspects of general geriatric medicine, including providing both preventative care and treatment for common conditions among geriatric patients. They also work with some of the leading specialists in the area to provide you with the care you need if you have a more complex condition.
Common Conditions Among Geriatric Patients
Our provider’s training and experience have prepared them to prevent and treat many conditions seen in geriatric patients effectively. These conditions include:
- High blood pressure (often caused by excess body weight, excess salt intake, or narrowing arteries)
- Heart problems (common geriatric heat problems include coronary artery blockages and atherosclerosis)
- Arthritis (severe joint pain and stiffness)
- Diabetes (prolonged levels of extremely high blood sugar)
A Primary Care Partners team member can prescribe medicine and offer medical advice for these conditions. They also have established professional relationships with specialist physicians working in numerous fields. If it is necessary, they will refer you to a specialist so that you can get the care you need for your condition. They also focus on preventative medicine, so they can identify if you are at risk of any of these problems and give you the advice or treatment you need to avoid serious health issues.