Geriatrics

   A major portion of my practice involves geriatric medicine.  This is the branch of medicine that deals with older persons, generally considered to be over 60 years of age.  This obviously has some ties to my palliative medicine practice, though the overlap is certainly not complete in either direction.  Most of my geriatric patients don't need my palliative care expertise.  Also, not all of my palliative care patients are in the geriatric age group.
   I have undertaken additional training in the area of geriatrics and am now hold a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine, offered jointly by the family practice and internal medicine boards.

American Geriatric Society
This national group supports the interests of physicians specializing in geriatric care.  They publish their own peer-reviewed journal.

American Medical Directors Association
This organization represents the physicians who serve as medical directors for long-term care facilities and hospices across the US.

Texas Department on Aging
This state agency provides many resources to aging Texas citizens.

AgeNet
This website provides many resources for elder Americans.

Alzheimer's Organization
This website provides information of interest about Alzheimer's disease.

American Association of Retired Persons
This advocacy group represents retired persons of age in the US, and is an excellent resource site.

Ronald J. Crossno, MD | Family Practice | Palliative Medicine & Hospice | Geriatrics | Emergency Medicine

To contact me:

Phone: 512-446-5854
Fax: 512-446-3758
Email: crossno@bigfoot.com