Geriatrics
Whole-person primary care built around the realities of aging well.
What does a geriatric provider do?
Geriatric providers specialize in the health of older adults, and their value shows when care gets complicated: several chronic conditions at once, a long medication list that needs careful review, memory concerns, falls and mobility, and the balance between treating aggressively and protecting quality of life. The goal is usually stated in one word: independence.
Geriatrics is often a team practice, with providers coordinating closely with family members, pharmacists, therapists, and specialists. That coordination role matters as much as any single visit; someone has to see the whole picture.
When geriatric care makes sense near Fort Bragg
The Fort Bragg area is home to a large community of military retirees and older veterans, and for many households the question is simply when ordinary primary care stops being enough. Geriatricians are physicians, board-certified in family or internal medicine, who complete additional training in the medicine of aging, and their value shows as health needs stack up. More than half of older adults live with three or more medical conditions at once, and each new diagnosis tends to bring another prescriber, another treatment plan, and another chance for the pieces to work against each other.
Several signals suggest it is worth asking about geriatric care: new weakness or frailty; memory or thinking changes; a fall, or fear of falling (about 1 in 4 adults 65 and older reports a fall each year, and more than a third of those who fall are hurt badly enough to need medical attention or limit their activity afterward); trouble with bladder control; low mood or withdrawal; growing difficulty with everyday tasks like bathing, cooking, or managing bills; a medication list that no one has reviewed as a whole; care spread across so many specialists that no single clinician sees the full picture; or a family caregiver who is stretched to the breaking point. None of these alone means someone must switch doctors. A geriatric consultation can answer a focused question, and your current primary-care provider can advise whether one would help.
Geriatric care is deliberately a team effort: pharmacists who reconcile the whole medication list, physical and occupational therapists who work on strength and safety at home, social workers who help with caregiving and community resources, and mental-health clinicians when mood or memory is part of the picture. Military retirees and older veterans may also be eligible for care through the veterans health system; the guides below cover eligibility and enrollment. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status on every profile. For sudden confusion, a fall with injury, chest pain, or stroke signs such as face drooping, arm weakness, or trouble speaking, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Find geriatrics providers near you
Geriatrics on ProviderQuoHealth
Robert Donnell Mccall, MD
Robert Donnell McCall, MD, is a geriatric medicine physician located in Sanford, NC. He specializes in providing medical care tailored to the needs of older adults.
Philip John Brondon, MD
Philip John Brondon, MD, is a geriatric medicine provider in Sanford, NC. He specializes in caring for older adults and their unique healthcare needs. Dr. Brondon is available to help seniors manage their health.
Marion Butler Pate, MD
Marion Butler Pate, MD, is a geriatric medicine provider in Sanford, NC. With expertise in caring for older adults, Dr. Pate addresses the unique healthcare needs of this population. To learn more or schedule a visit, please contact the office directly.
Behnam Asgharian, MD
Behnam Asgharian, MD, is a geriatric medicine specialist serving the Sanford, NC area. He provides comprehensive medical care focused on the unique health needs of older adults.
Susannah Ogunwo, MD
Susannah Ogunwo, MD, is a geriatric medicine provider based in Fayetteville, NC. She specializes in caring for older adults and their unique healthcare needs.
Subbarao Venkata Pemmaraju, MD
Subbarao Venkata Pemmaraju, MD, is a geriatric medicine provider serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. He specializes in comprehensive healthcare for older adults and their unique medical needs.
Ram Mohan R Bongu, MD
Ram Mohan R Bongu, MD, is a geriatric medicine specialist providing care in Fayetteville, NC. Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique healthcare needs of older adults.
Omici Uwagbai Colquitt, MD MPH
Omici Uwagbai Colquitt, MD, MPH, is a geriatric medicine physician serving Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Colquitt specializes in caring for older adults and their unique healthcare needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the office.
Graceful Aging,PC — Geriatrics
Graceful Aging, PC provides geriatric medicine services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice specializes in comprehensive care for older adults.
Senior Health Services — Geriatrics
Cumberland County Hospital Systems, Inc provides geriatric medicine services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice specializes in care for older adults and their unique healthcare needs.
Cape Fear Valley Senior Health Services — Geriatrics
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC provides geriatric medicine services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive care for older adults and their specialized healthcare needs.
Wayne B Lucas, MD
Wayne B Lucas, MD, is a geriatric medicine physician serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. He specializes in providing medical care tailored to the needs of older adults.
Vito V Cirigliano, DO
Vito V Cirigliano, DO, is a geriatric medicine specialist serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. With expertise in caring for older adults, Dr. Cirigliano focuses on addressing the unique healthcare needs of seniors in his community.
Eric Raymond Frizzell, MD
Eric Raymond Frizzell, MD, is a geriatric medicine specialist serving Pinehurst, NC. He provides care focused on the health needs of older adults in his community.
Diana Lech, MD
Diana Lech, MD, is a geriatric medicine provider in Pinehurst, NC. She specializes in the medical care of older adults and their unique healthcare needs.
David F Martin, MD
David F Martin, MD, is a geriatric medicine specialist serving the Pinehurst, NC area. He provides care focused on the unique health needs of older adults. Dr. Martin works with patients to address their medical concerns and support their overall wellness.
Cape Fear Valley Gastroenterology
Kiran Reddy Nakkala, MD MPH
Kiran Reddy Nakkala, MD MPH, is a geriatric medicine physician in Fayetteville, NC. With training in both medicine and public health, Dr. Nakkala brings a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Anthony M Daniels, MD
Anthony M Daniels, MD, is a geriatric medicine physician serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. He specializes in providing medical care tailored to the needs of older adults.
Frequently asked
At what age should someone see a geriatric provider?
There's no fixed age. The better signal is complexity: multiple chronic conditions, many medications, memory or mobility concerns, or care that feels fragmented. In practice, the people who benefit most are usually those managing several conditions and several providers at once, and a clinician can advise whether geriatric care or a one-time consultation fits at any age.
Does seeing a geriatric provider replace my current doctor?
Not necessarily. Some people switch their primary care to a geriatric practice; others get a consultation focused on a specific question, such as a medication review or memory evaluation, while keeping their current provider. Both arrangements are common.
What should we bring to a first geriatric visit?
A complete list of medications and supplements with doses, records or a summary of existing conditions, and notes on what's changed: falls, memory, weight, sleep, mood. A family member's observations are often as valuable as any test.
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