noun
- a doctor who specializes in the medical care of elderly people
Usage: medical
Examples
- The geriatrician recommended physical therapy for my grandmother’s arthritis.
- After turning 75, she decided to see a geriatrician for her regular checkups.
- The hospital’s geriatrician specializes in treating age-related conditions.
- My grandfather’s geriatrician helped manage his multiple medications.
- The geriatrician explained how aging affects the body’s response to treatment.
- She trained for years to become a certified geriatrician.