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Dr. Hiren R. Patel
Geriatric Medicine
- Boarded
- Family & Geriatrics
- Fellowship
- University of Hawaii
- Residency
- East Carolina University
- Based in
- Asheville, NC
Our Services
Asheville Geriatrics · please inquire for descriptions and fees
Education about disease states and trajectory
Consult
Time with a geriatrician to understand conditions, how they change with age, and how they shape decisions.
- Detailed education about disease state and its trajectory.
- Medication-specific teaching, side effects, and geriatric-friendly choices.
- Discussion of polypharmacy and how to avoid it as you engage in your care.
Reduction of polypharmacy and a plan for deprescribing
Consult
A thorough medication review with a proposal for redaction — number, frequency, or dose.
- Not all medications are a fit for the wisdom-filled population; reconciling them is a safety issue.
- The physician reviews the list with you and explores options for reduction.
Advanced care planning
Consult
Including North Carolina MOST (medical orders for scope of treatment) form review and completion.
- Goals-of-care discussion using DNR and MOST forms to capture your desires and objectives.
- A proactive conversation meant to reduce futile interventions and undignified care at the end of life.
Review of hospital and nursing-home records
Consult
A geriatrician’s summary of what was done, what changed, and what it means for the plan of care.
- Hospital: what was discovered, what was imposed, and a discussion afterward.
- Nursing home: record review and possibilities for improvement, for residents or their families.
Other services
Inquire
Call 828-707-2652 or write through Mail.
- Comprehensive SNF / assisted-living IT consultation and implementation.
- Medical directorship for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
- Social worker consultation.
- Outpatient physical therapy with Dr. Steve Solana, DPT.
Asheville Geriatrics
Dr. Hiren R. Patel · ask about geriatrics 👋
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