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Geriatric Care

Our Geriatric Care team is dedicated to promoting healthy aging through patient care, medical education and research. As your body ages, your health care needs change. It's important to work with a physician who has special training in keeping older adults healthy.

Conditions We Treat

We provide care to support general wellness and manage acute and chronic conditions in older adults, including:

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    Cognitive impairment
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    Elder abuse/neglect or self-neglect
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    Falls
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    Hearing impairment
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    Unexplained weight loss

Meet Your Care Team

Anne Gifford
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Anne GiffordMD, MPH

    Geriatric Medicine, Primary Care
Parul M. Goyal
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Parul M. GoyalMD

    Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care
James S. Powers
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James S. PowersMD

    Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care, Primary Care

Why Choose Geriatric Care at Vanderbilt

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    Highly skilled care team

    Our board-certified doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners diagnose and treat many geriatric conditions.

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    Recognized care

    U.S. News & World Report recognizes Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a national leader in innovative research and treatments for older adults.

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    Comprehensive care

    When you seek care at Vanderbilt Primary Care, you become part of a comprehensive healthcare system with access to advanced specialists.

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    Online health portal

    We want to make your experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. You can contact your care team directly by phone or use our secure online portal, My Health at Vanderbilt, to send messages, schedule appointments, manage medications and access your medical records.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services to support general wellness and the management of acute and chronic conditions, including:

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    Complete physical exam
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    Consultation and assessment
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    Goals of care discussions
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    Immunizations and vaccinations
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    Patient education and preventive care
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    Referral to support services

Locations

1500 21st Avenue South, Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 3000
Nashville, TN 37212
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20400
Nashville, TN 37204
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 38500
Nashville, TN 37204
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.