Michael M. Palatucci, PA-C

Geriatric Internal Medicine Practitioner

Mr. Michael M. Palatucci is a Geriatric Internal Medicine Practitioner in N Providence, RI with special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. As a Geriatric Internal Medicine Practitioner, Michael M. Palatucci, PA-C 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.

Physician Assistant

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Primary Care Practitioner