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sherrylavendar
Asked November 2016
What age do you need a geriatric doctor?
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anonymous281963
Nov 2016
Had a second opinion from a "geriatric specialist", who told me....
A Geriatic physician treats the frail elderly, usually ages 80 or 90.
Well, I know this was a lie.
11/11/2016 21:05:25
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freqflyer
Nov 2016
I would think when one starts to experience medical problems that occur usually when one gets older. My parents didn't seek out a geriatric doctor until they were in their 80's. Some one else might benefit at the age of 55.
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pamstegma
Nov 2016
At age 60. But if you have had the same physician for many years, who knows you well, I see no need to change.
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A Geriatic physician treats the frail elderly, usually ages 80 or 90.
Well, I know this was a lie.