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.