Geriatrics

Meet Daniel Brauner, MD, Geriatrician

WMed Health Geriatrics provides care to patients 65 years and older who would benefit from an in-depth geriatrics assessment. Services are provided via telehealth or in-person. A self-referral or a referral from a primary care provider is required.

Services we provide include:

  • Managing multiple medical problems
  • Medication evaluation with the aim of simplifying and decreasing medications especially in the face of polypharmacy
  • Addressing psychological issues
  • Evaluating functional ability and unmet needs
  • Planning for end of life care
  • Tailoring medical interventions for the individual
  • Creating and personalizing behavioral strategies for caregivers of persons with cognitive impairment
  • Evaluating cognitive impairment
  • Evaluating the need for social services

Our Location

WMed Health Geriatrics is located at 1000 Oakland Drive on the 2nd floor in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Parking is available adjacent to the building. Our practice is a non-smoking environment. We strive to provide a clean environment for our patients.

Fees and Insurance

WMed Health Geriatrics participates with many insurance providers, including Medicaid and Medicaid Health Plans. Before your first visit, check with your insurance company to understand what services will be paid for by your insurance plan. For every appointment, you will need to bring your insurance card(s). Co-pays are due at the time of service and accepted forms of payment are cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. If you have questions, our patient financial counselors are ready to help you. Please call our Billing Department at 269.337.4460.

Referrals

A referral by a healthcare provider may be required depending on your insurance coverage. To refer, call 269.337.6289 or fax 269.337.6547. To make a referral in Epic, "Add Order" at the bottom of the right of the progress note or within the Meds and Orders section, search for the word "referral" and the Epic referral name WMed Geriatrics.

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