Geriatrician in Warsaw and Płock

Geriatrics is a field of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and comprehensive assessment of the health of older people. A geriatric consultation is particularly helpful for patients who have several chronic diseases at once, declining functional capacity, memory problems, falls, weakness or difficulties with everyday activities.

At OpenMed in Warsaw and at OpenMed in Płock, patients can have a geriatric consultation conducted by a doctor with specialist training in three areas: geriatrics, internal medicine and nephrology. Such broad medical preparation makes it possible to assess a senior's health problems more thoroughly, especially when they affect several systems at the same time, involve the medications being taken, kidney function, blood pressure or the patient's overall fitness.

Comprehensive care for older patients at OpenMed

An older patient often needs a broader perspective than the assessment of a single complaint. Chronic diseases, medications taken, test results, kidney function, memory, nutrition, hydration, activity, fall risk and the support of loved ones all matter.

At OpenMed, geriatric consultations are conducted by a doctor combining experience in geriatrics, internal medicine and nephrology. This is particularly important for patients with multimorbidity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, swelling, abnormal test results, weakness or difficulties with the safe selection of medications. Thanks to the cooperation of many specialists within OpenMed, further diagnostics and treatment can be coordinated in one place.

Geriatrician in Warsaw and Płock - OpenMed

If an older person shows declining fitness, weakness, falls, memory disorders, multimorbidity, abnormal test results or doubts about the medications being taken, it is worth scheduling a geriatric consultation.

At OpenMed in Warsaw and OpenMed in Płock, patients can have a geriatric consultation and diagnostics supporting the assessment of a senior's health. Phone and online registration - we will help you choose a suitable appointment time and plan further care.

Diagnostics in older patients

The scope of diagnostics depends on the symptoms, chronic diseases and results of previous tests. In older people, particular importance is given to the assessment of kidney function, metabolic parameters, blood count, electrolytes, glucose, blood pressure and urinalysis.

Depending on the situation, the doctor may recommend, among other things:

blood and urine laboratory tests,
assessment of creatinine and eGFR,
electrolyte monitoring,
tests for anaemia,
abdominal or urinary tract ultrasound,
diagnosis of the causes of swelling,
assessment of the causes of falls and dizziness,
consultations with other specialists.

At OpenMed, older patients can have consultations and diagnostics in one facility. If needed, geriatric care can be supplemented with cardiology, neurology, nephrology, orthopaedic, rehabilitation consultations or imaging tests.

Treatment and further care

Management following the consultation depends on the patient's state of health, reported symptoms, test results and current treatment. The doctor may recommend modifying therapy, organising the medication list, additional tests, monitoring kidney parameters, assessing the causes of weakness, falls or swelling, as well as further specialist consultations.

In geriatrics it is important that treatment is not only effective but also safe and feasible for the patient to follow in everyday life. This applies especially to people taking many medications, living alone or needing the help of family and caregivers.

What does a geriatrician do?

A geriatrician is a doctor who specialises in caring for older people. In their work they assess not only a single disease, but the patient's overall state of health: chronic diseases, medications used, test results, memory, fitness, fall risk, independence and everyday functioning.

The patients who most often see a geriatrician are those with multimorbidity, that is a situation in which several health problems occur at the same time, e.g. arterial hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, swelling, dizziness, weakness or memory disorders.

The aim of a geriatric consultation is to organise treatment, assess the safety of the medications used and plan further care in a way that is tailored to the patient's age, state of health and real needs.

When is it worth seeing a geriatrician?

A geriatric consultation is worth considering when an older person has a chronic illness, takes many medications or their health gradually deteriorates. The visit may also be helpful when the family notices a change in the senior's everyday functioning. The most common indications for a consultation include:

several chronic diseases occurring at the same time,
taking many medications,
the need to organise treatment after hospitalisation,
deterioration of memory or concentration,
weakness, drowsiness or a decline in activity,
dizziness, balance disorders or falls,
swelling of the legs,
arterial hypertension,
abnormal kidney results,
loss of appetite or body weight,
loss of independence,
difficulties with everyday functioning.

A visit to a geriatrician may also be a good solution when the patient is under the care of several specialists and the treatment requires comprehensive coordination.

What does a geriatric consultation at OpenMed look like?

A geriatric consultation begins with a detailed conversation with the patient, and if needed also with a relative or caregiver. The doctor analyses previous diagnoses, test results, hospitalisations, reported complaints and the list of medications taken.

During the visit, elements of the patient's everyday functioning are also assessed: the way of moving, independence, memory, appetite, sleep, physical activity, fall risk and the ability to safely follow recommendations at home.

It is worth bringing to the consultation: