Bobbie N. Jellison, MD

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Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Bobbie N. Jellison, who serves patients in Indianapolis, Indiana.

With more than a decade of experience in her field, Dr. Jellison is a board-certified geriatrician who is currently serving patients at Ascension St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ascension St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging helps older adults cope with complex health problems associated with aging. The team of senior specialists working there provides a thorough geriatric assessment and consultation so each person and family can make informed decisions about care.

A 2008 graduate of the New York Medical College in Valhalla, Dr. Jellison completed her internship and residency at the Institute for Family Health - Kingston Family Health. The mission of the Institute for Family Health is to improve access to high quality, patient-centered primary health care targeted to the needs of medically underserved communities.

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.

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