Our geriatricians are specially trained to care for the complex and chronic health needs that can come with aging. With on-call access, post-hospitalization visits, nurse practitioner urgent visits, and care that can follow you from the clinic to your home, we’re here to support your health and primary care needs as you age.
Ranked among the nation’s top 50 programs by U.S. News & World Report
Leading Expertise
Nation's Oldest In-Home Medical Service
Our Home Care Program provides personalized medical care for older adults who are unable to leave their homes, helping them get the care they need where they’re most comfortable.
An Age-Friendly Health System
We provide top-quality care tailored to the needs of older adults, as recognized by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).
Holistic Geriatric Assessments
Our team takes an in-depth look at your full health picture, from memory and mobility to medications and daily function, to build a care plan that fits your life.
Location and Contact
Geriatrics in Boston's South End
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programs and Clinics
Ambulatory Practice
Geriatrics Assessment Center
A program providing geriatric assessment for older adults, including evaluation and treatment of dementia, diabetes, chronic pain, and falls.
Geriatrics Home Care Program
Hospital Care
A program where a team that includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and social services provides inpatient care to older adults.
Integrated Behavioral Health
Memory Disorders Clinic
A clinic providing care for memory loss diseases and cognitive decline, including evaluation, treatment, and caregiver support.
Nursing Home Program
A program providing coordinated senior care for older adults living in nursing homes, with ongoing medical care, treatment, and monitoring.
Education and Training
Geriatrics Medicine Fellowship
Build expertise in geriatric medicine through our one-year fellowship, with clinical, research, and educational experience across a variety of care settings. The program prepares fellows for board certification in geriatric medicine
Geriatrics Oncology Fellowship
Develop expertise in caring for older adults with cancer through our four-year geriatric oncology fellowship, with clinical, research, and educational experience across geriatrics and oncology. The program prepares fellows for board certification in geriatric medicine and oncology or hematology.
Geriatrics Research Overview
Our faculty lead the New England Centenarian Study, an international study of exceptional human longevity, and the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, one of 29 U.S. centers funded by the NIH. They also lead quality improvement projects and research focused on advancing geriatric care.