Geriatric Assessment Program
Service Description
The Geriatric Assessment and Management Program provides a full evaluation of complex physical, psychosocial, functional and medical related problems. Guidance is offered to family members, clients and a full consultative report is given to the primary care physician. Services provided include: physical exams, functional assessment, psychosocial assessment, medication review, nutritional assessment, diagnostic testing and lab work as needed. Referrals are made for community resources and entitlement programs. Individuals are scheduled for a revisit to check on status every six months. Home visits are available based on need.
How to make an appointment
Please call 860-892-7042 Ext. 363.
What to bring for your first visit
- List of current medication
- Completed Geriatric Assessment & Management Informational pack (this is mailed to your home after the appointment is scheduled.)
- List of questions and concerns
- Any other information you feel is pertinent to the visit
Insurance Info
Insurance plans vary, but many plans will cover this assessment including Medicare and Medicaid. Please ask for clarification when you make your appointment.
Physicians
Muhammed Qureshi, MD
Dr. Qureshi provides adult primary care and geriatric assessment and management. He completed a Geriatric Fellowship at SUNY at Stony Brook and speaks HIndi, URdu, Punjabi as well as English.
Yazeed Maghaydah, MD
Dr. Maghaydah provides adult primary care and geriatric assessment and management. He completed a Geriatric Fellowship at University of Connecticut School of Medicine and speaks Arabic as well as English.
Location
UCFS Health Center
47 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Directions
400 Bayonet Street, Suite 103
New London, CT 06320
Directions
Hours
Provider schedules vary. This program is offered in both the Norwich and New London sites.
