Geriatrics

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Our geriatric experts offer information on a variety of topics including:

• Memory disorders
• Osteoporosis
• Balance/falls
• Medications
• Nutrition
• Urinary problems
• Depression
• End-of-life issues.

Our Services:
We see our patients in a variety of convenient locations:

• The Banner Good Samaritan Family Medicine Center
• Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
• Home visits
• Local nursing homes/assisted living facilities. 
• Physicians' office.

Our Team:
The geriatrics team at the clinic includes two board-certified physicians and a social worker. Our physicians:

• Edward Perrin, MD
• Gary Salzman, MD

We also have one of the nation's larger geriatrics fellowship programs and we provide doctors in training with the skills they need to take care of a rapidly increasing number of elderly patients.

We work closely with the Banner Alzheimer's Institute, known around the world for its expertise.