Erin Atkinson Cook, MD

Dr. Erin Cook is a geriatric medicine specialist who focuses on the comprehensive care of older adults. They earned their medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at USC and completed both internal medicine training and specialized geriatric medicine fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine in 2014. With 17 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Cook brings extensive knowledge to treating the complex medical needs that often accompany aging. They are fluent in both Chinese and English, allowing them to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Cook practices at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and sees patients in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in managing age-related conditions and addressing delirium, which can be particularly challenging for elderly patients and their families. Dr. Cook incorporates various therapeutic approaches into patient care, including physical therapy to maintain mobility and strength training to help patients preserve independence. They also …coordinates occupational therapy services to support patients in maintaining their daily living activities and overall quality of life.