Geriatrics
Health care designed for older patients.
As we age our body changes, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept significant loss of functionality. The negative effects of many age-related illnesses and conditions can be lessened when caught early on and managed properly.
The following is just a partial list of common conditions
treated by Brooklyn Hospital Center Geriatricians.
- Osteoporosis [1], Osteoarthritis [2] and Other Bone Conditions
- Dizziness [3], Frequent Falling and Balance Problems [4]
- Joint Pain [5]
- Dementia [6], Depression [7], Memory Loss [8]
- Urinary [9]and Bowel Incontinence [10]
- Foot Ulcers and Other Slow Healing Wounds [11]
- Vision [12] and Hearing [13]Impairment
Leverage the resources of Brooklyn’s
oldest voluntary hospital.
TBHC Geriatricians coordinate your care with other specialists so you can receive exactly the treatment you need, without fear of conflicting medications or therapies.
Some of the specialized clinical services offered by The Brooklyn Hospital Center include:
- Cardiology [14]
- Dialysis Services [15]
- Endocrinology [16] (for thyroid and diabetes treatment)
- Rheumatology [17]
- Gastroenterology [18]
- Hematology/Oncology [19]
- Nephrology [20] (for kidney-related conditions)
- Neurology [21]
- Ophthalmology [22]
- Orthopaedics [23]
- Physical Therapy [24]
- Podiatry [25]
- Pulmonary Medicine [26]
- Speech and Hearing Therapy [27]
- Urology [28]
A health care plan focused on you.
The average elderly patient with multiple chronic
conditions makes almost forty visits to 14 healthcare
specialists every year. TBHC Geriatricians coordinate
all of these medical caregivers, making your treatment
safer and far more convenient.
We meet all of your health care needs.
Focused not on a single illness but on you as a person,
your Geriatrician can help solve many problems faced by
older patients.
- Long-Term Planning Decisions
- Finding Appropriate Elder Care
- Managing Chronic Pain
- Minimizing Use of Pharmaceuticals
- Preventive Care
Find a Geriatrician [29]
[30]
Download the
Geriatrics Brochure! [30]
Download the [32]Internal Medicine Brochure! [32]
[32]Appointments
718.250.6100 or 6131
Location
Main Hospital, 8th Floor
Languages
English and Spanish. Free interpreter services for many different languages.
Insurance
Most major insurance plans [33] are accepted, including Medicare.