Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor
Dr. Walter J. Griffiths is a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor in Bellows Falls, VT
with special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients.
As a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor, Walter J. Griffiths, MD performs
comprehensive interdisciplinary care for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of both healthy and frail senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine is
a medical specialty that enables patients to manage natural aging life stages by preventing and treating age-related conditions, and preserving patients' independence and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors include nutrition deficiencies, hormone imbalances, psychological issues, medication side effects, incontinence, heart disease, epilepsy, osteoporosis, fall injuries, frailty, strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors
include standard preventative wellness screenings and treatments, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling, lifestyle interventions, post-fall rehabilitation, living accomodation transition, and nursing home care.
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors in Bellows Falls, VT
Geriatric Family Medicine Doctor
Dr. Walter J. Griffiths is a Geriatric Family Medicine Doctor in Bellows Falls, VT
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders, disabilities, and diseases that affect older adults.
As a Geriatric Family Medicine Doctor, Walter J. Griffiths, MD performs
treatments in homes, nursing homes, offices, clinics, and hospitals, and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine. Geriatric Family Medicine is
a branch of family medicine that diagnoses, treats, and prevents dysfunction and sickness in the elderly. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Geriatric Family Medicine Doctors include diabetes, glaucoma, incontinence, arthritis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and fall injuries.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Family Medicine Doctors
include imaging tests, physical exams, blood tests, assistive device prescriptions, nutritional and exercise protocols, mental health protocols, immunization protocols, medication prescriptions, and laparoscopic surgery.
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Geriatric Family Medicine Doctors in Bellows Falls, VT
Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in Bellows Falls, VT
