Department of Internal Medicine: Section of Geriatrics

The Geriatric Medicine Clinic General Information

LOCATION:

Level 3, Suite #3250A of the University Tower.
Click on “Location/Map” for detailed instructions about parking and clinic location.

We have also included a Campus Close-up Map and a section of Omaha map.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. After hours, on weekends and holidays, call the main clinic number, (402) 559-9600. A recorded message will instruct you how to contact the physician on-call.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

MEET OUR STAFF:

Our staff is comprised of Geriatricians (physicians who are specially  trained in the field of Geriatrics), Geriatric Fellows (physicians in training to become Geriatricians), Nurse-Practitioners, Nurse-Care Managers, Medical Social Workers, a Pharmacist, a Medical Assistant, and our Receptionist. (Click on “Clinic Staff”  for pictures of individual staff members or on "Faculty & Staff" for profiles of the physicians).

PATIENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum age to access our clinical services is 65.

We accept the following types of insurance: Medicare and Medicare Supplement plans; Major Medical Insurance, PPO Insurance and State Medicaid.

Persons who subscribe to a Managed Care Plan or Health Maintenance Organization (such as United Health Care/Secure Horizons) may not be covered by their plan for some medical services through our clinic. Please contact your HMO customer service representative for referral to an “in-network” provider.

PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS:

• The Geriatric Assessment Program provides a comprehensive evaluation of older persons who are experiencing memory loss and/or a complex of health problems that rob them of their ability to perform essential daily activities. This includes physical, memory and mood evaluations; a review of medications, and an interview with the patient’s family or significant support persons. A detailed treatment plan is developed and is then implemented with the patient, the family caregivers and the family physician.

(The Department of Neurology also offers a Memory Disorders Program, an outpatient evaluation of cognitive and memory problems for persons who are otherwise physically healthy and who do not suffer from mood or behavior problems. This program is conducted by a geriatric neurologist. It is similar to the Geriatric Assessment Program except that it does not include evaluation or treatment of physical or mood problems. Like the Geriatric Assessment Program, a treatment plan is developed and implemented with the patient, family members and the primary care physician. For information or an appointment for the Memory Disorders Program, call (402)559-4742.

• The Medical Consultation Clinic provides the opportunity for a medical consultation with a Geriatrics specialist as a supplement to the care provided by one’s own family physician.

• Primary Medical Care can be provided for older persons who reside in the Omaha area.

• The Home Care Program provides primary care to a limited number of older persons who live at home, but who are too physically frail to come to our office.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:

Call the clinic intake coordinator, at (402)559-7515.
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You may complete and send an appointment request form on-line.
To do this click here.

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You may download and print the appointment request form, then fax or mail a completed copy to us at the address shown on the form. To do this, click here.

We have provided a PDF file so you can print this form.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print this file.  If you do not have the reader you may download a free copy by clicking on this link for Adobe.