Geriatric Family Medicine Practitioner
Ms. Nikki L. O'Rourke is a Geriatric Family Medicine Practitioner in Indianapolis, IN
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders, disabilities, and diseases that affect older adults.
As a Geriatric Family Medicine Practitioner, Nikki L. O'Rourke, NP 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 Indianapolis, IN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Nikki L. O'Rourke is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Indianapolis, IN
with special training and skill in family-centric general health care.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Nikki L. O'Rourke, NP performs
preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is
an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners
include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.
Family Nurse Practitioners in Indianapolis, IN
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Indianapolis, IN
