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There are 70 Geriatric Medicine Specialists in Albuquerque, NM and 37% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Unm Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital and CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center.
Residents of Albuquerque have several healthcare options available to them, including Encompass Health and Lovelace Health System, which has a 263-bed primary care facility: Lovelace Medical Center. The University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital - Children’s Center offer pediatric care in the area. Veterans in Albuquerque can receive care at Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center or one of 13 community-based outpatient clinics in the area.
Albuquerque’s Top-Rated Facilities
U.S. News ranks Presbyterian Hospital as the #1 healthcare option in Albuquerque and central New Mexico. Presbyterian Hospital rates as high performing in nine procedures and conditions, including:
colon cancer surgery
hip replacement
knee replacement
University of New Mexico Hospitals operates over 30 clinics around New Mexico and rates as high performing in four procedures and conditions, including:
A geriatrician is a primary care physician who cares for older adults, especially people 65 and older. Geriatricians have the additional training and experience needed to care for older adults, who often begin to experience more complex health issues as they age.
What conditions do geriatricians treat?
There are many conditions that geriatricians treat in older adults, including:
arthritis: inflammation of your joints that causes pain and stiffness
Alzheimer’s disease: a progressive form of dementia that affects your memory, thinking, and behavior
balance issues: problems caused by weakened hips, ankles, and inner ear disorders
cancer: a group of diseases caused by abnormal cells that divide and can spread throughout your body
dementia: a condition that affects your memory, thinking, behavior, and language
diabetes: a metabolic disease that can damage your nerves, kidneys, and other organs
frailty: the gradual decline and weakening of your health, marked by loss of physical strength and increased vulnerability to diseases
hearing loss and vision loss: common disorders of your ears and eyes marked by loss of function
heart disease: a wide range of cardiovascular diseases that damage heart functionality
insomnia: a sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall and stay asleep
osteoarthritis: a loss of cartilage in your joints that causes pain and stiffness
osteoporosis: a loss of bone density that causes your bones to grow weaker
The age at which you start seeing a geriatrician depends on many factors, including your lifestyle, chronic conditions, medications, and more.
You may want to visit a geriatrician if you:
are interested in receiving lifestyle guidance as an older adult
have experienced increased frailty or impairment
have started to feel symptoms of diseases associated with aging, such as dementia
live with chronic conditions that require complex care
take multiple medications
What can I expect from my first geriatrician appointment?
Your first appointment with a geriatrician will be similar to starting a new relationship with a primary care physician. Expect your doctor to ask about your medical history, medications you take, conditions you’re living with, or any symptoms you’re experiencing.
Your geriatrician will also conduct a physical exam, may recommend blood work or other diagnostic tests, and will likely provide counsel about lifestyle changes you can make to improve your quality of life.
What questions should I ask my geriatrician?
It’s important that you prepare for your appointment with a geriatrician. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of good questions to ask your doctor:
Are you willing to coordinate your work with other doctors?
Can you describe your referral process?
Should I still see my primary care physician (PCP), or will you become my new PCP?
Which of my medical concerns should take priority?
Am I taking the right medications and at the correct doses?
Do I need to take all of these medications?
What are the side effects of these medications?
What can I do to reduce my pain and discomfort?
How often should I schedule appointments?
You can use these questions as a starting point, but feel free to add your own. A good practice is to also ask for additional information and take notes during your appointment.
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