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A geriatric medicine physician is a specialist that has special knowledge of the aging process and other special skills in the therapeutic, rehabilitative, diagnostic, and preventive aspects of illness in the elderly. This type of doctor cares for geriatric individuals in their homes, office, nursing homes, as well as hospitals. A geriatric medicine specialist is also trained in the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, diseases and infections that affect the heart, joint, kidneys, blood, digestive, vascular, and respiratory system. They are also trained in essentials of primary care internal medicine incorporating the understanding of prevention of illnesses, substance abuse, wellness, mental health, and effective types of treatment of common complications of the ears, eyes, skin, reproductive organs, and nervous system. Geriatric medicine specialists require 3 years in internal medicine and additional examination and training in order to get certified in geriatric medicine. The average salary for this type of position is $148,390 according to Salary.Com
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