Peter N. Fish, MD, PA

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor

Dr. Peter N. Fish is a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor in Rhinebeck, NY with special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. As a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor, Peter N. Fish, MD, PA 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 Rhinebeck, NY

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Military Health Care Provider

Active duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative processes.

Military Health Care Providers in Rhinebeck, NY

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Health Educator

Health educators work in a variety of settings providing education to individuals or groups of individuals on healthy behaviors, wellness, and health-related topics with the goal of preventing diseases and health problems. Health educators generally require a bachelor's degree and may receive additional training, such as through mentoring, internships, or volunteer work.

Health Educators in Rhinebeck, NY

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