![Dr. Matthew Herbert Hom M.D., Hospitalist](/fatd/images/avatar.png)
Dr. Matthew Herbert Hom M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4077 FIFTH AVE SAN DIEGO CA, 92103About
Dr. Matthew Hom practices Geriatric Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Hom works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Matthew Herbert Hom M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Matthew Hom, MD
737 Pearl Street #108 Suite 108 -La Jolla, CA 92037Get Direction
Dr. Matthew Herbert Hom M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Hom
Recommended Articles
- Aricept for Alzheimer's Disease: Side Effects and Usage
Generic Name: DonepezilBrand Names: Aricept, Aricept ODTWhat is Aricept?Aricept (donepezil) is a medication used for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. This medication improves nerve function in the brain and works by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine,...
- Is Osteoporosis Preventable?
The word "osteoporosis" means "porous bone", and it occurs when bones become weak due to loss of minerals. Thus, the affected bones become more prone to break compared to the healthy bones.Bones are made up of different minerals, and calcium is one of those main minerals. It strengthens the bones...
- How to Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by an autoimmune disorder. There is no specific reason for this disarray in the immune system, and this is why it is difficult to list preventive measures. However, there are some ways to reduce the chances of occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis. Moreover, there are...
- Cognitive-Enhancing Medication for Parkinson's Disease
What is Parkinson’s disease?Parkinson’s disease is known to have an impact on the nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. It is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that can affect body movements. The disease develops gradually, wherein there are hardly noticeable tremors...
- How Is Osteoporosis Treated?
The best treatment of osteoporosis is its prevention. However, once the disease has already affected you and weakened your healthy bones, it is necessary to treat it in order to prevent a further progression of the disease as well as its complications. The most well-known complications of...
- Where Exactly Does the Pain Occur During Appendicitis?
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a disease that is mostly known as the rupture of the appendix. The human appendix is considered to be a vestigial structure. Vestigial means lacking meaningful work, or the evolving of a part of the body to take on a new shape, or an organ that has...
Nearby Providers
- Alison Moore MD200 W ARBOR DR SAN DIEGO CA 92103
- Dr. Maria V Danilychev M.D.4311 3rd Ave San Diego CA 92103
- Dr. Annette Melanie Vollrath MD4311 Third Ave San Diego CA 92103
- Dr. Parag Agnihotri M.D.200 W ARBOR DR SAN DIEGO CA 92103
- Dr. Gita Mehta M.D.330 Lewis St San Diego CA 92103
- Dr. Paul N Gamble M.D.200 W Arbor Dr San Diego CA 92103
Nearest Hospitals
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLAl
9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITALl
10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA CA 92037SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123