What exactly is a geriatrician? I’m 70 years old—should I be seeing one? A geriatrician is a primary care physician—typically a family physician or internist—whose practice is dedicated to older patients, often those who are at least 65 years old. But there’s no set age for seeing a geriatrician. Geriatricians work in clinics, hospitals, home […]
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