Geriatric Medicine

The Senior Care Specialists of Temple University Hospital's Department of Geriatrics are committed to the providing the highest quality compassionate care to seniors in our community.

Our goal is to provide a global assessment of each patient and continue to address your needs for years to come. We provide consults for Temple and area physicians, and also serve as primary care physicians for older patients in our community.

In addition to general wellness, our geriatric physicians also specialize in arthritis, wounds, memory problems, falls, pain management, incontinence and sexual wellness.

We look forward to seeing you.

Appointments:	(215) 707-2220
Department:	(215) 707-2220
Physician Office Location:	Jones Hall, First Floor, 1316 W. Ontario Street

Duane Kirksey, MD, MSCE
Assistant Professor, Medicine
Director, Temple University Institute on Aging

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