Geriatric Medicine 207RG0300X
Geriatric Medicine: Geriatric Medicine is a sub-component of internal and family medicine. It focuses specifically on the health and care of elderly people. The goal being to promote health by preventing disease, diagnosing and treating it to improve the overall quality of life.
Taxonomy Code: 207RG0300X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | Geriatric Medicine
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine is a specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and complete treatment of adult diseases. Internists are doctors specializing in Internal Medicine. These doctors are particularly skilled in managing patients that are dealing with multi-system disease processes.