Directory of top Internal Medicine Physicians (Geriatric Medicine) in Jackson, Kentucky, USA

Taxonomy Code 207RG0300X

The directory of Internal Medicine Physicians (Geriatric Medicine) in Jackson, Kentucky was last updated 6/30/2024

Internal Medicine Physicians (Geriatric Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 207RG0300X

Classification: Internal Medicine

Description

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.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2011: modified source]

Additional Resources: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007.
http://www.abim.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Internal
Medicine.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal
Medicine.