19 Geriatricians Found in Waldron, MO

We found 19 Geriatricians available in Waldron, MO with an average 3 stars across 104 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 6 Geriatricians listed are accepting new patients and 5 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Vinod Naidu Velakaturi, MD

Other
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, KS7.6 mi
"Dr. Velakaturi is an excellent physician. He answered all my questions and took the time to completely review my records. He is the medical health provider for my entire family." View Profile

Dr. Srinath Tadakamalla, MD

Hospital Medicine
32 years exp
Kansas City, KS6.5 mi
"Doctor T is an amazing doctor. He is so friendly and loves his job. He always has a smile on his face and it was great having him as my family's doctor." View Profile

Dr. Peter Scott Holt, MD

Geriatric Medicine
42 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.9 mi
"Very impressive knowledgeable thorough bright responsive" View Profile

Dr. Michael Ward Raybould, MD

Internal Medicine
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO7.9 mi
Dr. Michael Ward Raybould, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mark Irwin Petersen, MD

Geriatric Medicine
42 years exp
Kansas City, KS6.5 mi
"Great Dr." View Profile

Dr. Majdi Shareef Mohammad Hamarshi, MD

Critical Care Medicine
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, KS6.6 mi
Dr. Majdi Shareef Mohammad Hamarshi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, KS, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sally Kathleen Rigler, MD

Geriatric Medicine
37 years exp
Leavenworth, KS6.9 mi
Dr. Sally Kathleen Rigler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Leavenworth, KS. She has 37 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine
31 years exp
Kansas City, KS6.5 mi
Dr. Malathi Tadakamalla, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, KS, with other offices in Warrensburg, MO and Kansas City, KS(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Carl Mack Myers, MD

Family Medicine
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Platte City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Carl Mack Myers, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Platte City, MO. He has 52 years of experience. His specialties include Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Kevin Eugene Farrell

Geriatric Medicine
29 years exp
Kansas City, KS6.5 mi
Dr. Kevin Eugene Farrell is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, KS, with other offices in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, KS(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dana Christine Malis, MD

Geriatric Medicine
27 years exp
Leavenworth, KS6.9 mi
Dr. Dana Christine Malis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Leavenworth, KS. She has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. James Theodore Birch, MD

Family Medicine
46 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.9 mi
Dr. James Theodore Birch, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Topeka, KS and Topeka, KS(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, KS6.8 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, KS, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Barbara J Austin

Nurse Practitioner
Leavenworth, KS6.9 mi
Barbara J Austin is a health care provider primarily located in Leavenworth, KS. Her specialties include Geriatric Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Katie Leigh Schweder

Nurse Practitioner
Leavenworth, KS6.9 mi
Katie Leigh Schweder is a health care provider primarily located in Leavenworth, KS, with another office in SAVANNAH, MO. View Profile

Dr. Seema Joshi, MD

Geriatric Medicine
32 years exp
Leavenworth, KS6.9 mi
Dr. Seema Joshi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Leavenworth, KS, with another office in Shawnee, KS. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Carrie Lynn Pohl, MD

Geriatric Medicine
18 years exp
Leavenworth, KS6.9 mi
Dr. Carrie Lynn Pohl, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Leavenworth, KS. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Phillis Parker, MD

Family Medicine
18 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.9 mi
Dr. Phillis Parker, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. She has 18 years of experience. Her specialties include Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine. View Profile

Sarah Anne Walters

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO8.9 mi
Sarah Anne Walters is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. Her specialties include Geriatric Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

What is a Geriatrician and How Can They Help You?

A geriatrician specializes in healthcare for older adults, addressing age-related medical complexity and functional status. These physicians focus on maintaining independence, managing multiple conditions, and optimizing quality of life in elderly patients.

Geriatricians complete medical school, a residency in internal medicine or family medicine, and a one-year geriatric medicine fellowship emphasizing age-related syndromes, medication optimization, and comprehensive geriatric evaluation.

A Geriatrician's practice involves:

  • Emphasizes the aging process and geriatric syndrome management
  • Performs holistic geriatric evaluations, coordinates multiple chronic conditions, manages care transitions
  • Addresses cognitive decline, balance disorders, frailty syndromes, bone fragility, medication complexity, and age-related functional limitations
  • Uses pharmaceutical optimization, injury prevention protocols, cognitive screening, and interdisciplinary care planning
  • Alternative names: elder medicine physician, gerontology specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Geriatrician in Waldron who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Geriatricians in Waldron who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Geriatricians in Waldron who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Geriatricians providing telehealth services in Waldron. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Geriatricians in Waldron?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Geriatricians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Geriatrician in Waldron?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Waldron. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Geriatricians in Waldron have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Waldron. This helps you find a Geriatrician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Geriatricians in Waldron without calling?
Search for Geriatricians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Geriatrician in Waldron with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Geriatricians in Waldron. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Geriatrician in Waldron?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Geriatrician.
How can I locate a Geriatrician in Waldron who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Geriatricians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Geriatrician in Waldron who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Geriatricians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Geriatricians who work there.

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